Simon Finn

Simon is currently deciding if he’s unemployed, retired, an entrepreneur or taking a career sabbatical. He’s using this time to re-familiarise himself with all of the cultural delicacies his favourite and home city have to offer after fourteen years of living abroad. He is a published and award-winning songwriter, pianist and wannabe author with a passionate for anything dramatic, moving or funny.

Reviews

Simon Finn1 week ago

Review: MUSIK, Wilton’s Music Hall

A magnificent masterclass in comic character creation, Frances Barber dazzles in a glorious romp through sixty years of cultural iconography.
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Simon Finn4 weeks ago

Review: Blessings, Riverside Studios

A brisk yet timeless domestic drama with an evocative setting, though its subplots feel underconnected.
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Simon Finn4 weeks ago

Review: Make England Great Again, Upstairs at the Gatehouse

A sharp, funny political satire with strong writing at its heart, though uneven performances sometimes blunt its impact.
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Reviews

Simon Finn25 September 2025

Review: Billy Budd, Wilton’s Music Hall

Atmospheric staging and stirring music give Melville’s tale new power, but this could have really soared without the scripts in…
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Interviews

Simon Finn16 September 2025
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Interview: Blessings is a Family Affair

Sarah Shelton, Gary Webster and Anna Acton chat about Blessings.
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Reviews

Simon Finn20 August 2025

Review: Things To Say When I See You In Person, The Water Rats

Despite strong performances, this romance, dissected through long-distance calls, manages to be both drawn out and yet underdeveloped.
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Reviews

Simon Finn15 August 2025

Review: Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Lion and Unicorn Theatre

A hilarious slab of well-observed, original, absolutely hilarious comedy.
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Reviews

Simon Finn14 August 2025

Review: Sh!t-faced Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Leicester Square Theatre

A skilful cast keeps this chaotic, booze-fuelled Hamlet from collapsing, though the central gimmick feels tired.
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Simon Finn18 July 2025

Review: The Sentimental Value of a Half-Eaten Biscuit and the Psychological Ramifications of a Lost Hair Tie, Bread and Roses Theatre

A chaotic monologue with flashes of charm, but lacking dramatic impetus or emotional depth.
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Simon Finn18 July 2025

Review: One Breath Before the End, Union Theatre

Tense, compelling, and quietly explosive – a raw new play with real promise, performed with grit and heart
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