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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Pig Girl, Finborough Theatre – Review
A chilling and unsettling story that is brought to life admirably.
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The Museum of the Robot Pussycats, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Bodes well for the Fringe 2015!
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Burton, St. James Theatre – Review
Richard Burton’s life is a fascinating but familiar story and despite a good performance from Rhodri Miles, the show sheds no new light on its subject.
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One Festival (Programme A), The Space – Review
Although this theatre is far away from anyone and anything, a couple of sterling performances in the second half make the trek worth it.
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Jerks in Progress, Etcertera Theatre – Review
New and bold ideas, but no overall satisfying pay off. For avid fringe fans, but would not work so well for a general audience.
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If Only . . . , Bread & Roses Theatre – Review
Warm and convincing portrayal of a tender and tumultuous mother-son relationship. Limited in scope but compelling and moving.
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Made in Britain, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
This entertaining piece of theatre about the issues young people in the UK are facing today does not quite manage to convince.
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HVI: Play of Thrones, Union Theatre – Review
If what you like about Game of Thrones is its blood and boobs approach to storytelling this might just be the show for you, but if you like your Shakespeare more nuanced I’d advise you to give this one a…
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Ivy & Joan, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
These two unrelated one-acts focus on older women on the verge of huge life changes. Both pieces could have been more powerful as full-length plays, and the long monologues often come across as complaining.
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Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show, Museum of Comedy – Review
A glowing, faithful tribute to a great comedian.