Reviews
Reviewing is at the heart of what we do. Here you’ll find all the reviews that our wonderful team have written. If you want to find something more specific, why not pick a genre of show instead from the menu.
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The Last Will and Testament of Henry Van Dyke, Tabard Theatre – Review
There is a fine line between being clever and being a little too clever for your own good. The Last Will and Testament of Henry Van Dyke is a play that tiptoes precariously along that line, spending time on either…
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The Pitchfork Disney, Ovalhouse – Review
The Pitchfork Disney, Philip Ridley’s debut 1991 play, aims to do two things. Firstly, to disturb the audience (it was credited with introducing “in-yer-face” theatre following its 1991 debut) and secondly, to leave you questioning what it was all about. …
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The Noises, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
In the pet stakes no animal comes remotely close to dogs; man’s best friend has become a fully-fledged member of the family. No longer bred for a purely functional purpose, dogs have assimilated human characteristics and a unique personality. This…
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Tony’s Last Tape, Omnibus Theatre – Review
A warm and poignant tribute to a great man
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Scary Bikers, Trafalgar Studios 2 – Review
I volunteered to cover this without knowing anything about it, and when I had a quick look at some blurb claiming that it was yet another Brexit-themed piece I admit my heart sank a little. Fear not. Yes, Brexit is…
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Bed Peace: The Battle of Yohn and Joko, Cockpit Theatre – Review
In 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged a week-long press conference from their bed in a hotel in Montreal. Set in the round, in the intimate space of the Cockpit Theatre, Bed…
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Little Miss Sunshine, Arcola Theatre – Review
It’s tricky to keep preconceptions at bay when you know that the plot and style of a film has been a winning combination. The 2006 film that is the basis of Little Miss Sunshine, which starred Abigail Breslin as the…
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The Institute of Nuts, Matchstick Piehouse – Review
Matchstick Piehouse is a new creative arts space in the Deptford/New Cross area. Opened by Matchstick Theatre in 2018, it’s a pair of converted railway arches that serves music, beer, pies and, luckily for us, theatre. It’s currently home to…
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Sh!t-Faced Showtime: Oliver with a Twist! – Review
A riotous take on the iconic British musical
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Cry Havoc, Park Theatre – Review
“What is your relationship to this man?” It’s a question that recurs through Tom Coash’s play, and it’s one that neatly keeps the focus on the two central characters. These are Nicholas (Marc Antolin), a British academic working in Egypt,…