Category: Archive

Posted by : al_geary on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 05:39 PM

Nottingham.

ALL ABOUT MURDER: Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 0m: one interval: till 28th August.
Performance times: 7.30pm weekdays, 5pm and 8pm Sat. (Matinee 2.00pm Weds).
Review: Alan Geary: 23rd August 2010.


A meta-theatrical caper. It’s a lot of fun.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 05:37 PM

Edinburgh

HARLEKIN, Derevo: Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 04 - 30 Aug 2010: 1300 hrs .
0131 556 6550.

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes no interval.
Review: Mark Courtice 26th August 2010.

Commedia dell'arte strikes again.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 05:37 PM

Edinburgh

WEDNESDAY: Balloon Head Productions with Shred Productions: The Vault (Venue 29): 09 - 30 Aug 2010: 2135 hrs
0131 510 0022 www.edfringe.com

Running time: 55 minutes no interval
Review: Mark Courtice 25th August 2010

Not so much Horror-comedy as Horror

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 05:35 PM

Edinburgh

OVID’S METAMORPHOSES: Pants on Fire: Pleasance Dome (Venue 23): 04 - 30 Aug 2010: 1200 hrs
0131 556 6550 www.pantsonfiretheatre.com

Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes no interval
Review: Mark Courtice 25th August 2010

Clever and funny stories cleverly and wittily told

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 09:30 AM

Edinburgh

MRS BANG: A Series of Seductions in 55 Minutes; Ines Wurth Presents; Gilded Balloon Teviot (Venue 14): 04 - 29 Aug 2010: 2300 hrs
0131 622 6552

Running time: 55 minutes no interval
Review: Mark Courtice 24th August 2010

EAT YOUR HEART OUT: Eat Your Heart Out; C Aquila (Venue 21): 9 - 22 August 2010
0845 260 1234

Running time: 2 hours one interval
Review: Mark Courtice 22nd August 2010

Cabaret meets Theatre

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 01:49 PM

Edinburgh

OTHERS: The Paper Birds Theatre Company: Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 04 - 29 Aug 2010: 1520 hrs
0131 556 6550 www.thepaperbirds.com

Running time: 1 hour no interval
Review: Mark Courtice 23rd August 2010

Exploring the lives of other women

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 09:38 AM

Edinburgh

WOLF; Authentic Artist Collective, at Just The Tonic at the Caves (Venue 88): 05 - 29 Aug 2010: 1215 hrs
0131 556 5375 www.authenticartist.co.uk/wolf

Running time: 1 hour no interval
Review: Mark Courtice 23rd August 2010

Pack Mentality

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 09:37 AM

Edinburgh

POLAND 3 IRAN 2, 30 Bird Productions: Pleasance at Thistle Street Bar (Venue 220): 04 - 28 Aug 2010: 1700 hrs
0131 556 6550 www.30birdproduction.org

Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes no interval
Review: Mark Courtice 23rd August 2010

Boys will be Boys

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 11:05 AM

London.

FUENTEOVEJUNA
by Lope de Vega new version by Tangram Theatre.

Southwark Playhouse Shipwright Yard corner of Tooley St/Bermondsey St SE1 2TF To 28 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 August.

Celebration and complicity in play and production.

Posted by : al_geary on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 08:41 AM

Nottingham.

ANYBODY FOR MURDER?: Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 0m: one interval: till 21st August.
Performance times: 7.30pm weekdays, 5pm and 8pm Sat. (Matinee 2.00pm Weds).
Review: Alan Geary: 16th August 2010.


Dastardly doings on a Greek island.

Posted by : al_geary on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 11:44 AM

Nottingham.

MURDERED TO DEATH: Peter Gordon.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 0m: one interval: till 14th August.
Performance times: 7.30pm weekdays, 5pm and 8pm Sat. (Matinee 2.00pm Weds).
Review: Alan Geary: 9th August 2010.


It would be a crime to miss it.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, August 09, 2010 - 12:36 PM

Manchester.

24 7 THEATRE FESTIVAL

New Century House To 1 August 2010.

When is a festival not a festival? Manchester’s answer is: when it’s a platform.

Posted by : al_geary on Friday, August 06, 2010 - 08:58 AM

Nottingham.

MURDER WITH LOVE: Francis Durbridge.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 30m: one interval: till 7th August.
Performance times: 7.30pm weekdays, 5pm and 8pm Sat. (Matinee 2.00pm Weds).
Review: Alan Geary: 2nd August 2010.


A cracking start to the Classic Thriller Season.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 11:40 AM

London.


NO IDEA
devised by Lee Simpson, Lisa Hammond, Rachel Spence.

Young Vic 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 31 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7:45pm Mat Sat: 2.45pm.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvictheatre.org
Review: Carole Woddis 22 July.

Counters no idea with insights and perception.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 11:11 AM

London.

THE GREAT BRITISH COUNTRY FETE
by Russell Kane music and lyrics by Michael Bruce.

Bush Theatre To 14 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 10min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 8743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 August.

Rural idiocy.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, August 02, 2010 - 01:31 PM

London.

THE JEWISH WIFE
by Bertolt Brecht translated by John Willett.

BAC To 14 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; also 5-7. 10-14 Aug at 9pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7223 2223.
www.bac.org.uk.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 31 July.

Detailed theatrical planning, but the central performance is the focus.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, August 02, 2010 - 12:50 PM

London.

LINGUA FRANCA
by Peter Nichols.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Road Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 7 August 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr – no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk (reduced full-price tickets online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 July.

The usual Nichols ingredients are here, but they don’t mix so well at the Finborough.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, August 02, 2010 - 12:25 AM

London.

ANNE BOLEYN
by Howard Brenton.

Shakespeare’s Globe In rep to 21 August 2010.
7.30pm 6, 11, 12, 20 Aug.
2pm 7, 21 Aug.
Audio-described 7 Aug.
BSL Signed 20 Aug.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7401 9919/020 7087 7398.
www.shakespeares-globe.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 July.

Vibrant drama of politics, Protestantism and personality.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 01:40 PM

London.

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by Martin McDonagh.

Young Vic 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 21 August 2010,
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 4, 18 Aug 2.30pm.
Audio-described 14 Aug 2.30pm.
Captioned 5 Aug.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 July.

Emotions accumulated in a corner of the country, finely on show in London.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 03:05 PM

London.

DESIRE
by Josep Maria Benet I Jornet translated by Sharon G Feldman.

White Bear Theatre 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 31 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7793 9193.
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 July.

Desire disrupts the plane of life.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 11:19 AM

London.

INTRIGUE/LOVE
by Friedrich von Schiller new version y Daniel Millar and MarkLeipacher.

Southwark Playhouse Shipwright’s Yard, corner of Tooley Street/Bermondsey Street SE1 2TF To 7 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm
Post-show discussion 28 July.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 July.

Rare chance to see an intriguing play sympathetically presented.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 10:32 AM

London.

LIGHT SHINING IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
by Caryl Churchill.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 7 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 July.

Bright revival of undervalued play.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 02:20 PM

London.

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Horton Foote.

Courtyard Theatre 40 Pitfield Street N1 6EU To 1 August 2010.
Tue-Sun 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 477 1000.
www.thecourtyard.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 July.

Makes a trip to the Courtyard worthwhile.

Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 09:39 AM

Nottingham.

MEMOIRS OF A BISCUIT TIN: Bethany Sheldon and Kathryn Lowe.
Lakeside Arts Centre: Tkts 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Runs: 1h 0m: no interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 15 July, 2010.


It doesn’t just work - it’s excellent.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 01:13 PM

Newcastle-under-Lyme.

BLEAK HOUSE
by Charles Dickens adapted by Theresa Heskins.

New Vic Theatre Etruria Road ST5 0JG To 24 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.15pm.
Audio-described 24 July 2.15pm.
Captioned 20 July.
Post-show Discussion 20 July.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

Captures the range of Dickens’ social portrait and his tonal palette.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 09:33 AM

London.

GOD DON’T LIVE ON A HOUSING ESTATE
by Dean Stalham.

Hot Tap Theatre 20-32 Goodwood Road SE14 6LG To 31 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 8pm.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7274 7474.
dean@artssaveslives.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 July.

New theatre space and play might not be best matched, but an enjoyable enough evening.

Posted by : RodDungate on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 10:13 PM

SOUND OF MUSIC: Birmingham Hippodrome
Runs: 2h 45m, one interval
Review: Alexander Ray, 16 July 2010

Nice but pedestrian

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 01:42 PM

London.

PERSONAL ENEMY
by John Osborne and Anthony Creighton.

White Bear Theatre Club 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 11 July 2010.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 July.

Play of its time that stands up as a period piece today.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 01:57 PM

Northampton.

FLATHAMPTON
by Daniel Jamieson.

Royal and Derngate To 17 July 2010.
Runs1hr 30min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 July.

A look around town.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 02:36 PM

Sheffield.

ALICE
a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland by Laura Wade.

Crucible Theatre To 234 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat & 14 July 2.30pm.
Audio-described 16, 22 July.
Captioned 17 July 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 22 July.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0114 249 6000.
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 July.

A Wonderland of the mind.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 01:19 PM

Bolton.

THE HIRED MAN
book by Melvyn Bragg music and lyrics by Howard Goodall.

Octagon Theatre To 3 July 2010.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 July.

Oh, to see A Hired Man.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 04:43 PM

London.

MISS LILY GETS BONED or THE LOSS OF ALL ELEPHANT ELDERS
by Bekah Brunstetter.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 July.

Elephants, and humans, never forgetting.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 02:22 PM

London.: Gob Squad: Revolution Now!

REVOLUTION NOW!
by The Gob Squad.

Institute of Contemporary Arts The Mall SW1Y 5AH To 26 June 2010.
Runs 1hr 45 min No interval.
Review: Carole Woddis 25 June 25.

Gob Squad plays god.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 02:02 PM

London

THE GARDEN
by Alex Bulmer.

St Alfege Church Greenwich SE10 To 27 June 2010.
Runs c30min
Review: Carole Woddis 24 June.

The air is full of wondrous things.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 01:44 PM

Manchester.

CHARLEY’S AUNT
by Brandon Thomas.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 7 August 2010.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2.30pm Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 31 July 4pm.
BSL Signed 6 August.
Runs 2hrt 30min Two intervals.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 July.

Precise delivery and farcical fantastication make for an enjoyable evening.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 12:39 PM

Bury St Edmunds.

THE POOR SOLDIER
by John O’Keeffe music by William Shield.

Theatre Royal To 3 July 2010.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 June.

More repertory restored in Suffolk.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 12:33 PM

Sheffield.

THAT FACE
by Polly Stenham.

Crucible Studio To 24 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm except 24 July 7pm Mat Sat & 14 July 2pm
BSL Signed 14 July 7.45pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 0114 429 6000.
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 July.

Emotional vandalism goes bourgeois.

Posted by : RodDungate on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 08:59 AM

London.


NOT BY BREAD ALONE
conceived by Adina Tal.

artsdepot 5 Nether Street Tally Ho Corner N12 0GA To 15 July 2010.
8pm (not Sats); mats various times, see website www.artsdepot.co.uk
Runs 1hr No interval.

TICKETS: 0208 369 5454.
Typetalk: 1800102083695454.
Review: 5 July.

Life enhancement in the darkness.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 02:35 AM

London.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by William Shakespeare.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Inner Circle Regent’s Park NW1 4NR To 31 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Thu Sat 2.30pm.
Captioned 12 July.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 826 4242.
www.openairtheatre.com
Review: Carole Woddis 29 June.

Errors in the comedy of this new production.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Friday, July 02, 2010 - 09:11 PM

Tour.

THE ESSENCE OF LOVE
by Philip Ayckbourn.

PCK productions Tour to 19h June 2010.
Runs 2hr One interval.
Review Mark Courtice 10 June at Hangar Farm Arts Centre Totton

Not so Inspired.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 12:58 PM

London.

LULU
by Frank Wedekind adapted by Anna Ledwich.

Gate Theatre above The Prince Albert Pub 11 Pembridge Road W11 3HQ To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 June.

Sex as a dead-end in a devastatingly alluring new version.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 11:57 AM

London.

SUCKER PUNCH
by Roy Williams.

Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 31 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm
Post-show Discussion 29 June.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 June.

Increasingly involving drama asks who’s fighting whom.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 01:34 AM

London.

SALOME
by Oscar Wilde adapted by Jamie Lloyd.

Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue NW3 3EU To 17 July 2010.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 17 July 4pm.
Captioned (+ post-show discussion with speech-to-text) 13 July.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 June.

Vivid and perverse.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 12:14 PM

Northampton.

TOWN
by D C MOORE.

Royal and Derngate (Royal stage) Guildhall Road NN1 1DP To 3 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 29 June,
BSL Signed 30 June.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 01604 624811.
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 June.

Alienation is a town called Northampton.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 01:05 AM

London.

THE ROAD TO MECCA
by Athol Fugard.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 26 June, 3 July 3pm.
Runs: 2hr 35min One. interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
On-line: www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Carole Woddis 22 June.

Drama for the downtrodden.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 12:53 AM

London.

COMING HOME
by Athol Fugard.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 3 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm.
Runs: 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Carole Woddis 18 June.

A play of two halves.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 01:29 AM

Oldham .

THE ROAD TO NAB END
by William Woodruff adapted by Philip Goulding.

Coliseum Theatre To 10 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 26, 30 Jun, 10 Jul 2.30pm.
Audio Described: 7 July.
BSL Signed: 8 July.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 624 2829.
www.coliseum.org.uk
Review: Stoon 19 June.

Mean Streets of yesteryear .

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 01:02 AM

Newcastle-under-Lyme.

RAFTA RAFTA
by Ayub Khan Din.

New Vic Theatre To 26 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.15pm.
Audio-described 26 June 2.15pm.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

TICKETS: 01782 717962.
www.newvic.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 June.

Bridegroom, Bolton and Bhangra add up to serious enjoyment..

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 10:31 AM

Tour.

THE CANTERBURY TALES
by Geoffrey Chaucer new version by Mike Poulton.

Northern Broadsides Tour to 12 June 2010.
Runs 2hr 55min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 June at York Theatre Royal.

Rough and ready on the surface, finely-planned at base.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 10:17 AM

London.

PLUCKER
by Alena Smith.

Southwark Playhouse Shipwright’s Yard, corner of Tooley Street/Bermondsey Street SE1 2TF To 3 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Post-show Discussion 23 June.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 June.

Comedy with feelings doesn’t quite marry-up.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 11:41 PM

Liverpool.

SMALL WORLDS
by Slung Low.

Liverpool Playhouse Williamson Square L1 1EL 22-26 June 2010.
Tue-Fri: starts 2.30pm-4.10pm; 6.30pm-8.10pm at 20-minute intervals.
Sat: starts 12.30pm-2.10pm; 4.30pm-6.10pm.
Runs 25min No interval.

TICKETS: 0151 709 4776.
www.everymanplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 June at Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield.

A journey through a house and into a mind.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 11:00 PM

London.

LIKE A FISHBONE
by Anthony Weigh.

Bush Theatre Shepherd’s Bush Green W12 8QD To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Captioned 26 June 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 15min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 8743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 June.

Where architecture alone cannot stand up.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 07:48 PM

Leeds.

HAY FEVER
by Noel Coward.

West Yorkshire Playhouse (Quarry Theatre) Quarry Hill LS2 7UP To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu 1.30pm Sat 2pm.
Audio-described 3 July 2pm, 7 July.
BSL Signed 30 June.
Captioned 8 July 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 25min Two intervals.

TICKETS: 0113 213 7700.
www.wyp.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 June.

A revival not to be sneezed at.

Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 09:50 AM

Nottingham/Touring

THE 39 STEPS: adapted Barlow.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 1h 50m: one interval: till 19th June.
Performance times: 7.30pm, (matinees 2.00pm Wed, 2.30pm Sat).
Review: Alan Geary: 14th June 2010.


As brilliant as ever.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 07:44 AM

Oxford/Nottingham.

THE HISTORY BOYS
by Alan Bennett.

Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street OX1 2LW To 19 June.
Mon-Thu; Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 01865 305305.
www.oxfordplayhouse.com

then Theatre Royal Nottingham Theatre Square NG1 5ND 21-26 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 0115 989 5555.
www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

Runs 2hr 45min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 June.

Alan sort-of pulls it off.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 04:40 PM

London.

THE MAN
by James Graham.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 19 June 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr 15min No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk (reduced full-price tickets online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 June.

Taxing the performer makes for audience interest.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 01:56 AM

TOM’S A-COLD and THE RUFFIAN ON THE STAIR
by David Egan by Joe Orton.

Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 19 June 2010.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 June.

A good year in the Orange Tree showcase.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 11:27 PM

Chichester.

LOVE STORY
by Erich Segal book by Stephen Clark lyrics by Stephen Clark and Howard Goodall music by Howard Goodall.

Minerva Theatre To 26 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat & 17, 23 June 2.15pm.
Audio-described 19 June 2.15pm.
Runs 1hr 50min No interval.

TICKETS: 01243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 June.

Musical about death rarely come to life, apart from the strings attached.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 10:24 PM

Manchester.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Oscar Wilde.

Library Theatre St Peter’s Square M2 5PD To 3 July 2010.
Mon-Thu 7.30pm Fri-Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 1 July 7.30pm 3 July 3pm.
BSL Signed 24 June 7.30pm.
Captioned 2 July.
Runs 2hr 35min Two intervals.

TICKETS: 0161 236 7110.
www.librarytheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 June.

In their end is their beginning.

Posted by : al_geary on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 10:00 PM

Nottingham.

THE FAMILIES OF LOCKERBIE
by Michael Eaton.

Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus NG1 5AF To 19 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu 1.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 15 June.

TICKETS: 0115 941 9419.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.
Runs: 1hr 50min No interval.
Review: Alan Geary 11 June.

All the right components well in place - bar one.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 08:39 PM

Newbury.

DAISY PULLS IT OFF
by Denise Deegan.

Watermill Theatre RG20 8AE To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm. except 10 July performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICJETS: 01635 46044.
www.watermill.org.uk
Review: Mark Courtice 9 June.

80s favourite comes up fresh and funny.

Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 08:48 AM

Birmingham
WALLOP MRS COX: Music and Lyrics, Laurie Hornsby, Book, Euan Rose
Birmingham Hippodrome: www.birminghamhippodrome.com
Runs: 2h 35m, one interval, till 12 June

Review: Alexander Ray: 8 June 2010

Joyous as ever.

Posted by : Jan_Pick on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 08:37 AM

Coventry

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Bill Kenwright’s Agatha Christie Theatre Company present:
‘Witness for the Prosecution’: Agatha Christie
Belgrade Theatre: Tkts 024 7655 3055: and touring
www.belgrade.co.uk
Runs: 2h: 30m: one interval: Belgrade till 12th June 2010 and touring
Start: 7.45
Review: Jan Pick: 7.6.10

Hell hath no fury …..

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 07, 2010 - 01:49 PM

London.

JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by August Wilson.

Young Vic 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 3 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 16, 30 June 2.30pm.
Audio-described 26 June 2.30pm.
Captioned 21 June.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 June.

A sure candidate to go and see.

Posted by : al_geary on Monday, June 07, 2010 - 12:59 AM

Tour.

KNIFE EDGE
by Mark Whiteley.

Hard Graft Theatre Tour to 27 May 2010.
Runs 1hr No interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 27 May at Lakeside Arts Nottignham.

Insufficiently meaty for a stand-alone play; interesting all the same.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, June 04, 2010 - 05:33 PM

London.

THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare adapted by Carl Miller.

Unicorn Theatre (Weston Theatre) 147 Tooley Street SE1 2 HZ To 19 June 2010.
10.30am 11, 16, 18 June.
1.30pm 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 June.
5.30pm 12 June.
7pm 3-5, 10, 17, 19 June.
Audio-described 13, 15 June.
BSL Signed/Captioned 17 June 7pm, 18 June.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7645 0560.
www.unicorntheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 June.

A Tempest worth walking through water for.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, June 04, 2010 - 01:03 PM

Oldham.

THE MEMORY OF WATER
by Shelagh Stephenson.

Coliseum Theatre To 5 June 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 2 & 5 June 2.30pm.
BSL Signed: Thu 3 June.
Runs 2hrs 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 624 2829.
www.coliseum.org.uk
Review: Stoon 26 May.

Gentle Ripples rather than a Big Splash.

Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 07:09 PM

London.

THE CRUCIBLE
by Arthur Miller .

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Inner Circle Regent’s Park NW1 4NR To 19 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Thurs, Sat & 9,16 June 2.30pm.
Runs 3hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 826 4242 (24 hours).
www.openairtheatre.com
Review: Carole Woddis 2 June.

A revelatory production.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 12:06 PM

Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

A NORTHERN ODYSSEY
by Shelagh Stephenson.

Live Theatre To 22 May 2010.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 May.

Lives from the past given new intensity.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 11:30 AM

London.

OTIENO
by Trevor Michael Georges.

Southwark Playhouse Shipwright Yard (corner of Tooley St & Bermondsey Street) SE1 2TF To 12 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 June.

Othello gets a new guise.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 12:05 PM

Tour.

IF I WERE YOU
by Alan Ayckbourn.

Tour to 26 June 2010.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 31 May at Richmond Theatre.

Fun and fury in comedy of sexual interchange.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 01:51 AM

London: MUST: to June 5
Posted by: Carole Woddis on May 31, 2010 – 18.20 London

MUST THE INSIDE STORY: ...a journey through the shadows of a city, a map, a pound of flesh.
by Peggy Shaw and Suzy Wilson.

Soho Theatre 21 Dean Street W1D 3ND To 5 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.

TICKETS 020 7478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
Review: Carole Woddis 28 May 28.

A legendary body of performance.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 04:43 PM

London.

INGREDIENT X
by Nick Grosso.

Royal Court (Theatre Upstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 19 June 2010.
Mon-Say 7.45pm Mat Sat 4pm.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 May.

Brilliant dialogue without much of a play.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 01:24 PM

London.

A THOUSAND STARS EXPLODE IN THE SKY
by David Eldridge, Robert Holman, Simon Stephens.

Lyric Theatre King Street Hammersmith W6 0QL To 5 June 2010.

Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0871 221 1729.
www.lyric.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 14 May.

Three writers produce a play strengthened by impeccable acting.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 01:14 PM

London.

PANDORA
by Jennie Buckman.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 12 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 5, 12 June 3pm.
BSL Signed 5 June 3pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 May.

Back in the box, Pandora. These stories can live without you.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 10:51 PM

London.

HIPPOLYTUS
by Euripides translated by David Crook.

White Bear Theatre 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 13 June 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5pm.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7793 9193.
www.ticketwen.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 May.

Clarity rules in revival of ancient sex revenge tragedy.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 05:26 PM

London.

HENRY VIII
by William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare’s Globe In rep to21 August 2010.
2pm 27, 29 May, 8, 19, 26 June, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 30 July, 3, 6, 19 Aug.
7.30pm 26, 28 May, 7 14, 1821, 25, 29, 30 June, 5, 7, 9, 12, 31 July, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 18, 21 Aug.
Audio-described 26 June.
BSL Signed 19 June.
Runs 3hr One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespeares-globe.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 May.

Is all true – as the subtitle says? Well, up to a point…

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 11:11 AM

Mold.

PIECES
by Hywel John.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru To 15 May 2010.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 May.

The dark side of childhood.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 09:58 AM

York/Tour.

CATCHER
by Richard Hurford.

Theatre Royal Studio St Leonard’s Place YO1 7HD To 5 June 2010.
21, 2, 26-29 May, 1-5 June 7.45pm Mat 5 June 2pm.
Runs 1hr 15min No interval.

TICKETS: 01904 523568.
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 May.

The fame game gets discussed.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:07 PM

Manchester.

PYGMALION
by George Bernard Shaw.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 19 June 2010.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2.30pm Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 12 June 4pm.
BSL Signed 15 June.
Post-show Discussion 10 June.
Runs 2ht 35in One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 May.

Triumph of the Doolittles.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 05:58 PM

Leeds.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Arthur Miller.

West Yorkshire Playhouse (Quarry Theatre) To 29 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu 1.30pm Sat 2pm.
Audio-described 26 May.
BSL Signed 25 May.
Runs 3hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0113 213 7700.
www.wyp.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 May.

On the road with the Lomans.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 05:12 PM

Mold.

A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS
by Alan Ayckbourn.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru (Anthony Hopkins Theatre) To 29 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 27 May.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0845 330 3565.
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 May.

Ayckbourn under-powered in Mold.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 04:57 PM

Chichester.

YES, PRIME MINISTER
by Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.

Chichester Festival Theatre To 5 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 27, 29 May, 2, 5 June 2pm.
Audio-described 28 May, 29 May 2pm, 4 June.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 01243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 May.

Balance of power weighed in comic terms.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 10:35 AM

Derby.

BROKEN HEARTED
by Lucy Gannon.

Derby Theatre To 29 May 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 22, 26, 29 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 26 May 7.20pm 29 May 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 22 May 2.30pm, 27 May.
Post-show Discussion 27 May.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 01352 255800.
www.derbylive.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 May.

This play might not change your life – but it will pass a couple of hours of it enjoyably.

Posted by : Jen_Mitchell on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 04:45 PM

Nottingham


The Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company
In association with UK Arts International presents
The Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of
The Harder They Come
By Perry Henzell

Nottingham Playhouse to Saturday 22th May 2010
7.45pm
Matinee Thursday 20th May 1.30pm Saturday 22nd May 2.30pm,

Runs 2h 10min. One interval

TICKETS: 0115 9419419
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Jen Mitchell 17th May 2010

A real feel-good musical with a raw edge.

Posted by : al_geary on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 04:40 PM

Nottingham/Touring.

HOT FLUSH: Julie Benson.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 20m: one interval: till 22nd May.
Performance times: 7.30pm.
Review: Alan Geary: 17 May 2010.


Words like “double” and “standards” kept coming to mind.

Posted by : RodDungate on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 04:39 PM

NOISES OFF: Michael Frayne
Birmingham Rep
Runs: 2h 35m, till 5 June, one interval
Review: Rod Dungate, 19 06 2010

Let your hair down and have a laugh

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 11:00 AM

London.

TALES OF THE COUNTRY
by Brian Viner adapted by Nick Warburton.

Pleasance Theatre Carpenters Mews North Road N7 9EF To 16 May 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5pm.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7609 1800.
www.pleasance.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 May.

From Crouch End to the countryside and almost back again.

Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 09:48 AM

Nottingham.

BOMBER’S MOON
by William Ivory.

Lakeside Arts Centre: Tkts 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Runs: 2h 35m: one interval: till 22nd May.
Performance times: 8.00pm, matinees 2.00pm 15th and 19th May.
Audio described 8.00pm 19th, Signed performance 18th, Post-show discussion 12th and 19th (8.00pm).
Review: Alan Geary: 7 May, 2010.

Part 2 - and good going.

The second leg of a compelling trilogy, this stands up brilliantly as a self-contained play.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 12:24 AM

Liverpool/Glasgow.

KURSK
by Bryony Lavery.

Everyman Theatre Liverpool 12-15 May.
7.30pm Mat Sat 2pm.
TICKETS: 0151 709 4776.
www.everymanplayhouse.com

then Tramway Glasgow 19-23 May 2010.
Wed-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 0845 330 3501.
www.tramway.org

This production, with a partly different cast, was reviewed by Carole Woddis at the Young Vic in April and is in Reviewsgate's Archive.

Runs 1hr 35min no interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 8 May at Warwick Arts Centre Studio.

All aboard – but for a journey of limited scope.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 12:46 PM

Northampton.

TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Graham Greene adapted by Giles Havergal.

Royal and Derngate (Royal auditorium) To 15 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 11 May.
BSL Signed 12 May.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 01604 624811.
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 May.

Joyous express journey through late-life Greeneland.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 05:09 PM

London.

EURYDICE
by Sarah Ruhl.

Young Vic Theatre (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 5 June 2010.
Mon-Sat 7:45pm Mat Sat & 19 May, 2 June 2.45pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvictheatre.org
Review: Carole Woddis 5 May.

Too much lightness sets the wrong tone.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 09:55 AM

London.

THE ROMAN BATH
by Stanislav Stratiev in a version by Justin Butcher.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 15 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 May.

Jobsworths and the enterprising miss out on the point of a good bath.

Posted by : RodDungate on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 07:35 PM

Dublin.

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE
by Samuel Beckett

Gate Theatre, Cavendish Row Parnell Square, Dublin 1 To 15 May 2010.

Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 50min.

TICKETS
Preview / Matinees / Mondays €25
Tuesday-Thursday €32
Friday-Saturday €35
Students Mon – Thurs €15 (subject to availibilty)

Flawed, but with a wonderful performance at its centre.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 02:11 AM

London.

MUSASHI
by Inoue Hisashi.

Barbican Theatre Silk Street E To 8 May 2010.
7.15pm.
Runs 3hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 0845 120 7550.
www.barbican.org.uk/bite.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 May.

Lovely to look at, and craftily contrived.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 02:10 PM

Manchester.

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE
by Cathy Crabb.

Library Theatre To 8 May 2919.
Mon-Thu 7.30pm Fri-Sat 8pm Mat 6, 8 May 3pm.
Audio-described 8 May 3pm.
BSL Signed 6 May 7.30pm.
Captioned 7 May.
Pre-show Talk 8 May 2pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS:L 0161 236 7110.
www.librarytheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 May.

A story of the not-so-dolce-vita.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 01:21 PM

Salisbury.

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
by Christopher Hampton.

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA To 22 May 2010.
Mon-Wed 7.30pm Thu-Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 20 May 2.30pm & 8pm.
BSL Signed 19 May.
Post Show Discussion, 18 May.
Theatre Day 13 May 11.30am.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 01722 32033.
www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Review: Mark Courtice 30 April.

Carry on up the Bois de Vincennes.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 01:13 PM

Bolton.

COMEDIANS
by Trevor Griffiths.

Octagon Theatre To 8 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm
Runs 2hr 50min Two intervals.

TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagontheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 April.

Reliable revival of the politics of laughter.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 04:04 PM

London.
MACBETH
by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk SE1 9DT In rep to 27 June 2010.
1pm 16, 23, 30 May, 13, 20, 27 June.
2pm 5, 6, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28 May, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25 June.
6.30pm 16, 23, 30 May, 13, 20, 27 June.
7.30pm 4, 5, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 May, 2-5, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 June.
23.59pm 4 June.
Audio-described: 23 May 6.30pm.
BSL Signed: 13 June 6.30pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespeares-globe.org
Review: Carole Woddis 29 April.

The sensational murders of Macbeth.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 04:03 PM

Manchester.

CRYING IN THE CHAPEL
by Pauline Stafford, Chris Coghill, Nick Clarke.

Contact Theatre To 8 May 2010.
Non-Sat 8pm Mat 6 May 2pm.
BSL Signed 6 May 8pm.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.

TICKETS: 0161 274 0600.
www.contact-theatre.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 May.

Gripping production about a spontaneous event.

Posted by : Jan_Pick on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 07:56 AM

Birmingham

Respect: Lutz Hübner: English version translated by Zoë Svendsen
The Door: Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Tkts: 0121 236 4455
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
Runs: 1h 30m: no interval: 22 Apr to 8 May 2010
Start: 7.00 p.m.
Review: Jan Pick: 27.4.10

Day trip to disaster.

Posted by : Jen_Mitchell on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 07:55 AM

Nottingham


The Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company
The Rep – Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Arthur and George
Adapted for the stage by David Edgar
From the novel by Julian Barnes

Nottingham Playhouse to Saturday 8th May 2010
7.45pm
Matinee Saturday 1st May 2.30pm, Thursday 6th May 1.30pm
Audio-described Wednesday 5 May 7.45pm
BSL Signed Friday 7 May 7.45
Post-show talk Tuesday 4 May.
Runs 2hr 30min. One interval

TICKETS: 0115 9419419.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Jen Mitchell April.

Previously reviewed by Rod Dungate at its premier at Birmingham Rep, the production moves to Nottingham.

Conan Doyle turns sleuth in this new adaptation of Julian Barnes’ excellent novel, Arthur and George.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 11:49 AM

Colchester.

UNDER MILK WOOD
by Dylan Thomas.

Mercury Theatre To 1 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 1 May 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 01206 573948.
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
review: Timothy Ramsden 28 April.

Dream of a production.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 03:33 PM

London.

DELUSION
by Laurie Anderson.

Barbican Theatre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS To 17 April 2010.
Runs: 1hr 30min No interval.
Review: Carole Woddis 16 April.

O supergirl.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 07:09 AM

Newbury.

BRONTË
by Polly Teale.

Watermill Theatre Newbury To 22 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat2.30pm except 22 May at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
Audio-described 13 May 2.30pm.
Post-show discussion 30 April, 14 May.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 01635 46044.
www.watermill.org.uk
Review Mark Courtice 22 April.

Not so quiet desperation in Yorkshire.

Posted by : Geoff on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 01:55 AM

London.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
libretto by W S Gilbert music by Arthur S Sullivan.

Wilton’s Music Hall Graces Alley off Ensign Street E1 8JB To 16 May 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7702 2789 (no booking fee).
www.wiltons.org.uk (booking fee).
Review: Geoff Ambler 20 April 2010.

All male pirates, sisters, policemen and model Major General. All magnificent.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 01:33 AM

THE LITTLE HUT
by André Roussin translated by Nancy Mitford.

Tour to 15 May 2010.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval + one pause.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 April at Greenwich Theatre.

Apt lightness in the playing of a mid-century hit.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 10:45 PM

Richmond.

TAKING STEPS
by Alan Ayckbourn.

Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 29 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 3pm & 29 April, 6 May 2.30pm (+ discussion)
Audio-described 11 May.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 April.

Farce spun through 90 degrees.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:29 AM

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 02:24 AM

London.

LITTLE GEM
by Elaine Murphy.

Bush Theatre above O’Neill’s Pub Shepherd’s Bush Green/Goldhawk Road To 22 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 1 May 2.30pm.
Captioned 15 May 2.30pm.
Runs 1ht 40min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 8743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 April.

Aptly titled family story.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 03:43 PM

London.

BEHUD
(Beyond Belief)
by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti.

Soho Theatre 21 Dean Street W1 To 8 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 27 April.
Captioned 29 April 7.30pm.
Runs 1hr 45min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 April.

Playwright’s nightmare in a room with enough doors for a farce.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 01:31 AM

Tour.

TWELFTH NIGHT
by William Shakespeare in a shorter version by Carl Heap.

National Theatre Tour to 7 May 2010.
Runs 1ht 15min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 April at Royal and Derngate (Royal auditorium) Northampton.

Reduced in more than just length.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 01:28 AM

London.

JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN
by Stephen Adly Guirgis.

Trafalgar Studios (Studio 2) Whitehall SW1A 2DY To 24 April 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 871 7632.
www.ambassadortickets/trafalgaty studios (£3 transaction fee by ‘phone & online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 April.

No free ride for anyone.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 07:18 AM

London.

THE NORTHERNERS
by Harold Brighouse.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Road Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 19 April 2010.
Sun-Mon 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr No booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 April.

Tough, compassionate drama overdue revival.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 12:06 PM

London.

THE NOTEBOOK OF TRIGORIN
by Tennessee Williams.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Road Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 24 April 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr No booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 April.

Worth an outing from the cabinet of dramatic curiosities.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 01:23 PM

London/Hoddesdon.

1936
by Tom McNab.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 24 April
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 24 April 3pm.
TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com

then Redbridge Drama Centre London E18.
27 April 8pm.
TICKETS: 020 8504 5451.
www.redbridgedramacentre.co.uk

then Broxbourne Civic Hall Hoddesdon.
28 April 2010 7.30pm.
TICKETS: 01992 441946.
www.broxbourne.gov.uk/whatson

Runs 1hr 25min + interval + film extracts & discussion; total c2hr 30min.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 April.

Politics and races.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 01:40 PM

London.

ANDERSEN’S ENGLISH
by Sebastian Barry.

Hampstead Theatre To 8 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm & 28 April 2.30pm.
Audio-described 1 May 3pm.
Captioned (+post-show speech-to-text discussion) 4 May.
Run 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 April.

Tensions and pressures of the High Victorians, beautifully depicted..

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:47 AM

London.

DUMB SHOW
by Joe Penhall.

Kingston Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street KT1 1HL To 17 April 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0871 230 1552.
www.rosetheatrekingston.org
Review: Carole Woddis 7 April.

The best-laid schemes can go astray.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 12:22 PM

London.

LOVE, QUESTION MARK
by Robert Gillespie.

New Diorama Theatre 15-16 Triton Street NW1 3BF To 1 May 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1h 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 2090 344.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 April.

Not a way to the heart of the matter.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 11:00 AM

London.

HOW COLD MY TOES

Unicorn Theatre (Clore Theatre) 147 Tooley Street SE1 2HZ To 18 April 2010.
11a, Thu-Sat
2p,Thu-Sun
Runs 50min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7645 0560.
www.unicorntheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 April.

A joy for all seasons.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:55 AM

London.

THE LONDON EYE MYSTERY
adapted by Carl Miller from the book by Siobhan Dowd.

Unicorn Theatre (Weston Theatre) 147 Tooley Street SE1 2HZ To 18 April 2010,
1.30pm Thu, Sat, Sun.
7pm Wed-Sat.
Audio-described 17 April 1.30pm.
Runs 1hr 55min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7645 0560
www.unicorntheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 April.

New variant on the ‘locked-room’ mystery also unlocks secrets of the mind.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:21 AM

London.

MICRO
by Pierre Rigal.

Gate Theatre above the Prince Albert Pub 11 Pembridge Street S11 3HQ To 8 May 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 April.

Performers make a fine synthesis of guitars, percussion and keyboard.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 10:44 AM

Manchester.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by William Shakespeare.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 8 May 2010.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed .30pm Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 8 May 4pm.
BSL Signed 7 May.
Post-show Discussion 6 May.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 April.

Quick-moving early Shakespeare.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:13 AM

Lancaster.

THE GIFT & THE GLORY

THE GIFT and GLORY, GLORY
by John Moorhouse by Lisa Evans.

Dukes Moor Lane LA1 1QE To 24 April 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 16 April 10.30am 10, 14, 24 April 2pm
Audio-described 20 April.
BSL Signed 22 April.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 01524 598500.
www.dukes-lancaster.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 April.

Direct dramaturgical path beats taking the dramatic scenic rou

Tour.

GHOST BOY
by Keith Saha music and lyrics by the ensemble.

20 Stories High Tour to 24 April 2010.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 March at Contact Theatre Manchester.

<.b>Street cred takes to the stage.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:07 AM

Tour.

A VILLAGE LIFE
by Mary Cooper.

Northumberland Theatre Company Tour to 27 March 2010.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 March at Goostrey Village Hall.

Agricultural depression has clearly outlasted Oscar Wilde’s era.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 08:57 AM

London.

PETER AND VANDY
by Jay Dipietro.

Theatre 503 Latchmere Pub 503 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BW To 27 March 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Sun 5pm.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7978 7040.
www.theatre503.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 March.

Immaculate playing in emotional shake-up drama.

Posted by : Geoff on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11:53 PM

London.

A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: The Story of Doris Day
by Adam Rolston.

Wilton’s Music Hal, Graces Alley off Ensign Stree, Tower Hill E1 8JB To 4 April 2010.
Tue-Sat 7:30pm. Mat Sat, Sun 2:30pm.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7702 2789.
Review: Geoff Ambler 12th March 2010.

Hints of past greatness, lacks drama

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, March 12, 2010 - 11:45 AM

Tour.

FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT
by Nick Walker.

Foursight Theatre and Talking Birds Tour to 31 March 2010.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 4 March at Oxford Playhouse.

Cracks in the construction but solid in individual sections.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, March 12, 2010 - 10:36 AM

Tour.

LOVING APRIL
adapted by Giles Croft from the novel by Melvin Burgess.

Oxfordshire Theatre Company Tour to 9 May 2010.
Runs 2hr One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 March at Leighton Buzzard Theatre.

Worlds apart come together, with silence speaking louder than words.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 11:32 PM

Tour.

ALFIE
by Bill Naughton.

Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre at Buxton Opera House.
Tour to 15 May 2010
Runs: 2hr 25 min One interval.
Review: Stoon 24 February at Buxton Opera House.2009

The thoughts of Chairman Alfie…atmospheric, funny, mesmerising and delivered with edgy charm .

Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 07:48 PM

Nottingham/Touring.

THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN: Brian Mitchell and Joseph Nixon.
Lakeside Arts Centre: Tkts 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Touring Details: New Perspectives Theatre Company, www.newperspectives.co.uk.
Runs: 1h 40m: no interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 9 March 2010.

For full tour details, see Mark Courtice's review of this production at New Greenham Arts.

Lots of laughs, certainly, but it goes deeper - and higher - than that.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 09:25 AM

Salisbury/Tour.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Tennessee Williams.

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA To 20 March.
4th March to 20th March 2010 then tour until 8th May 2010

Mon-Wed 7.30pm Thu-Sat 8pm Mat Thu-Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 18 March 2.30pm & 8pm.
BSL Signed 17 March.
Post-show Discussion 16 March.
Theatre Day 18 March 11.30am.
TICKETS: 01722 32033
www.salisburyplayhouse.com

then Tour to 8 May 2010.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
Review Mark Courtice 5 March 2010.

Neat, effective, deeply felt production.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 08:42 AM

Tour/London.

HUCK
by James Graham from the novel by Mark Twain.

Tour to 15 May 2010.
Run 2hr 35min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 March at Chipping Norton Theatre.

Story with a lot to say.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 08:38 AM

Richmond/Bath.

HAUNTED
by Edna O’Brien.

Richmond Theatre To 13 March.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7651.
www.ambassadirtickets.com/richmond

then Theatre Royal Bath 15-20 March 2010.
Mon-Wed 7.30pm Thu-Sat 8pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 8 March.

A fine mess of tangled emotions, and the last chance to catch outstanding performances.

Posted by : Jan_Pick on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:57 AM

Coventry.

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and touring
THE DARK SOIDE OF BUFFOON
by The Brothers Marquez,

Belgrade Theatre (B2) To 20 March 2010.
8pm Mat 17, 20 March 2.45pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 024 7655 3055.
www.belgrade.co.uk
Review: Jan Pick 4 March.

Cirque du Surreal.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:40 AM

Northampton.

MY ZINC BED
by David Hare.

Royal and Derngate (Royal auditorium) To 13 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 9 March.
BSL Signed 10 March.
{ost-show discussion 9 March.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 01604 624811.
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 March.

A diagram rather than a picture.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:31 AM

Northampton.

HONEST
by D C Moore.

The Mailcoach To 13 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 6.30pm.
Runs 45min No interval.

TICKETS: 01604 624811.
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 March.

Complexities of the best policy.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 08:26 AM

Colchester.

ROMEO & JULIET
by William Shakespeare.

Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate CO1 1PT To 13 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Tue, Thu 2pm & 6 March 2.30pm.
Audio-described 13 March.
Captioned 9 March 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 01206 573948.
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden.

Sensual, sensational and evidence it can take seventeen to tango.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 07:34 AM

London.

DISCONNECT
by Anupama Chandrasekharb.

Royal Court Theatre (Jerwood Theatre Upstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 20 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45 Mat Sat 4pm .
then Unit 215 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre.
4pm 1, 3 April.
7pm 31 March,3 April.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk (all performances).
Review: Carole Woddis 23 February.

A cry from the call-centre.

Posted by : al_geary on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 01:02 AM

Tour.

BEATING BERLUSCONI
by John Graham Davies.

Tour to 18 May 2010.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 24 February 2010 at Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham.

A play of two halves: one good, one bad.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 11:20 AM

Tour.

THE SECRET OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Jeremy Paul.

Tour to 24 April 2010.
Runs 1hr 30min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 March at Richmond Theatre.

Has ideas but misses the point.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 10:21 AM

Midlands.

CLING TO ME LIKE IVY
by Samantha Ellis.

Birmingham Rep tour.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 February at Birmingham Rep Theatre (The Door).

Finely played view of life in a particular community.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 10:03 AM

London.

TWO WOMEN
by Martina Cole adapted by Patrick Prior.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square E15 1BN To 20 March 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 13 March 2pm.
Audio-described 13 March 2pm.
BSL Signed 4 March.
Captioned 18 March.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8534 0310.
www.stratfordeast.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 February.

Cut-and-paste adaptation of popular novelist.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 12:41 AM

Ipswich.

NOISES OFF
by Michael Frayn.

New Wolsey Theatre To 13 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 13 March 2.30pm.
Captioned 11 March.
Post-show Discussion: 4 March.
Runs 2hr 30min Two intervals.

TICKETS: 01473 295900.
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 February.

Fun with farce in lively revival.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 01:26 PM

Richmond.

THE PROMISE
by Ben Brown.

Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 20 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 3pm & 4 March (+ post-show discussion).
Runs 2hr 40 min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 February.

Determination wins through in debate on a Jewish homeland.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 12:18 PM

Leicester.

THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE
by Martin McDonagh.

Curve To 27 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 27 Feb 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 1pm).
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0116 242 3595.
www.curveonline.co.yk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 February.

Bloody comedy of people in a flap about a cat.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:19 PM

Tour
HANSEL AND GRETEL by Carl Grose.

Kneehigh Theatre and Bristol Old Vic co-production Tour to 17 April 2010.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
Review Mark Courtice 23 February 2010 at Salisbury Playhouse.

A bracing adaptation

Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:17 PM

DANCING AT LUGHNASA: Brian Friel
Birmingham Rep Theatre
Runs: 2h 30m, one interval, till 6 March
Review: Rod Dungate, 23 February 2010

Steeped in humanity, deeply moving.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 05:45 PM

Sheffield.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Henrik Ibsen in a version by Christopher Hampton.

Crucible Theatre To 20 March 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 24 Feb, 10 March 2.30pm.
Audio-described 24 Feb 7.30pm, 4 March.
BSL Signed 16 March.
Captioned 9 March.
Post-show Discussion 25 Feb. 16 March.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

TICKETS: 0114 249 6000.
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 February.

Fine, boldly-staged production.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 12:58 PM

Mold.

ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM

Clwyd Theatr Cymru (Emlyn Williams Theatre) To 6 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 2.45pm.
Audio-described 25 Feb.
Captioned 27 Feb 2.45pm.
Post-show Discussion 25 Feb, 4 March.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.

TICKETS: 0845 330 3565.
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 February.

Not whodunit, but are-they-ever-going-to-get-it-done?

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 01:20 AM

Manchester.

I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
by Neil Simon.

Library Theatre To 27 February 2010.
Mon-Thu 7.30pm Fri-Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 2236 7110.
www.librarytheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 February.

Minor Simon including a performance that definitely ought to be on stage.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 10:57 PM

Lancaster.

MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
by Charlotte Keatley.

Duke’s Playhouse (The Round) To 27 February 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 25 Feb 10.30am.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 01524 598500.
www.dukes-lancaster.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 February.

Sympathetic outing for a play every mother’s daughter, and son, should see.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 05:02 PM

London.

DUNSINANE
by David Greig.

Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 6 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 6 March 2.3-pm.
Captioned 2 March.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 February.

The RSC conquers Hampstead.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 02:27 PM

London.

OFF THE ENDZ
by Bola Agbaje.

Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 13 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30 Mat Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 13 March 3pm.
Captioned 9 March.
Runs 1hr 5min No interval.

TICKETS 020 7565 -5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 20 February.

Tensions in a Black community.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 01:43 PM

Mold/Tour

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Harper Lee adapted by Christopher Sergel.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru (Anthony Hopkins Theatre) To 27 February.

Post-show Discussion 25 Feb.
then Tour to 27 March 2010.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 0845 330 3565.
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk (Mold)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 February.

Drama of a community becomes a struggle of good and evil.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 12:31 PM

Derby.

THE DUMB WAITER and A KIND OF ALASKA
by Harold Pinter.

Guildhall Theatre Market Place To 27 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 24 Feb 1.30pm 27 Feb 2.30pm.
Audio-described 13 Feb 7.30pm 27 Feb 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 25 Feb.
Post-show Discussion 25 Feb.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 01332 255800.
www.derbylive.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 February.

Pinter in perspective.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 12:16 PM

Bolton.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by William Shakespeare.

Octagon Theatre To 6 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 24 Feb, 3 March 1.30pm, 27 Feb 2pm.
Audio-described 4 March.
BSL Signed 25 Feb.
Runs 3hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagonbolton.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 February.

Visions of community and society.

Posted by : Geoff on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 09:46 AM

London.

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
book by Terrence McNally music by Stephen Flaherty lyrics by Lynn Ahrens based on the film by Barry Devlin.

Arts Theatre 6 – 7 Great Newport StreetWC2H 7JB Yo 27 February 2010.
Tue - Sat 7:30pm. Sun 5:00pm. Matinee Wed and Sat 2:30pm.
Runs 2hrs 20mins. One interval.

TICKETS: 0845 017 5584.
Review: Geoff Ambler 11 February.

The fringe sets a high standard going up west.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 09:45 AM

Newbury

HEROES by Gérald Sibleyras translated by Tom Stoppard, Watermill Theatre, 11th February to 20th March 2010
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm
Saturday 20 March only performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm

British Sign Language interpreted performance, Monday 1 March, 7.30pm
Audio Described performance, Thursday 11 March, 2.30pm
Free talk back after the show on Friday 26 February and Friday 12 March.

Tickets 01635 46044
www.watermill.org.uk

Running Time 1 hour 40 mins. 1 Interval

Review Mark Courtice 15th February 2010

Last of the Summer Vin

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 09:26 AM

London.

THE EARLY BIRD
by Leo Butler.

Finborough Theatre above Finborough Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 27 February 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk (reduced full-price tickets online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 February.

Torment of the man and woman in a glass booth.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 02:51 AM

London.

HELDENPLATZ
by Thomas Bernhard translated by Meredith Oakes and Andrea Tierney.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Theatre E8 2DJ To 6 March 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 20, 27 Feb 3pm.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 February.

Theatre of voluble protest.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 12:03 AM

London.

THE HOSTAGE
by Brendan Behan.

Southwark Playhouse Shipwright’s Yard corner of Tooley Street &.Bermondsey Street, SE1 2TF. To 20 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 February.

Boisterous revival hits the boards.

Posted by : Jen_Mitchell on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 09:12 PM

Nottingham.

FOREVER YOUNG
a song drama by Erik Gedeon in a version by Adrian Laurance literal translation by Ian Black.

Nottingham Playhouse to 27 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm no performance 22 Feb Mat 20 Feb 2.30pm, 25 Feb 1.30pm.
Audio-described 20 Feb 2.30pm & and 24 Feb.
BSL Signed 19 Feb.
Post-show talk 23 Feb.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 0115 9419419.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Jen Mitchell 12 February.

Let's hear it for the aged..

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 03:37 PM

Tour.

A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS
by M R James

Nunkie Theatre Company Tour to 7 March 2010*.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 February at The Commemoration Hall Huntingdon.

Armchair pleasure and terror.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 12:35 PM

London/Tour.

11 and 12
by Marie-Hélène Estienne adapted from works by Amadou Hampâté Bâ.

Barbican Theatre ilk Street EC2Y 8DS To 27 February.
7.45pm Mat 20, 25, 27 Feb 2.30pm.
Audio-described 27 Feb 2pm.
Captioned 23 Feb.
TICKETS: 0845 120 7550.
www.barbican.org.uk/bite

then Tour to 1 May 2010*.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.

Theatre of beautifully detailed simplicity

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 09:45 AM

Watford.

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by Neil Simon.

Palace Theatre To 27 February 2010.

Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat 17, 20, 25, 27 February 2.30pm.
Audio-described 20 Feb 2.30pm.
Captioned 23 Feb.
Post-show Discussion 11, 24 Feb.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 01923 225671.
www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 February.

Laughs and tension – all in the family.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 09:16 AM

Salisbury.

PRIVATE LIVES
by Noel Coward.

Salisbury Playhouse To 20 February 2010.
Mon-Wed 7.30pm Thu-Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm (no matinee Saturday 6 Feb).
Audio-described 11 February 2.30pm & 8pm.
BSL Signed 10 February.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 01722 32033.
www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Review: Mark Courtice 8 February.

Classic Comedy more solid than sparkling.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 02:24 PM

Manchester.

SALT
by Fiona Peek.

Royal Exchange Studio To 20 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show discussion 15 Feb.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchenge.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 February.

Ingredients of four lives exposed to unglazed view.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 12:31 PM

Newcastle-under-Lyme/Oldham/Scarborough.

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG
by C P Taylor

New Vic Theatre Newcastle-under-Lyme To 20 February.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm no performance 10, 15 February. Mat 13 Feb 2.15pm.
Audio-described 13 Feb 2.15pm.
Captioned 16 Feb.
Post-show Discussion 16 Feb.

then Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough 24 February-6 March.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm & 4 March 1.30pm.
TICKETS: 01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com

then Oldham Coliseum 19 March-3 April 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 20, 24 March, 3 April 2.30pm.
TICKETS:0161 624 2829.
www.coliseum.org.uk

Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 February.

They fight on – amongst themselves.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 06:18 AM

Tour.

MEDEA
by Euripides new version by Tom Paulin.

Northern Broadsides tour to 17 April 2010.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 4 February at Oxford Playhouse.

Externals outdo the empty heart of the matter.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 03:02 AM

Tour.

THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN
by Brian Mitchell and Joseph Nixon.

New Perspectives Theatre Company tour to 16 May 2010.
Runs 2hr One interval.
Review Mark Courtice 5 February at Corn Exchange Newbury.

Enterprising, entertaining adventure story really takes off

Posted by : Jan_Pick on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 02:08 AM

Coventry.

THE MISER
by Molière new version by David Johnston.

Belgrade Theatre To 13 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat 10, 13 Feb 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 024 7655 3055.
www.belgrade.co.uk
Review: Jan Pick 2 February.

Glimpses of gold.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 03:27 PM

Manchester.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Lorraine Hansberry.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square To 20 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 13 Feb 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 19 Feb.
Post-show discussion 18 Feb.
Runs 3hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 February.

A magnificent blast from the past.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 02:45 PM

Oldham/Harrogate/Basingstoke.

ABSENT FRIENDS
by Alan Ayckbourn.

Oldham Coliseum To 20 February 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 6, 10, 20 Feb 2.30pm.
Audio-described10 Feb.
BSL Signed: 11 Feb.
Spotlight with Cast and Director: Wed 10 Feb @12.00pm - 1.30pm: £2.00.
TICKETS: 0161 624 2829.
www.coliseum.org.uk

then Harrogate Theatre 25 February-13 March.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 6, 13 March 2.30pm.
Audio-described 11 March.
BSL Signed 12 March.
Captioned 9 March.
TICKETS: 01423 502116
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk


then Haymarket Theatre Basingstoke 16-20 March 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2pm.
TICKETS: 01256 844244.
www.anvilarts.org.uk
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.
Review: Stoon 30 January.

Has someone died?

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 01:31 PM

London/Tour.

SIGNS OF A STAR-SHAPED DIVA
by Nona Shepphard.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square E15 1BN To 6 February.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 6 February 3pm.
TICKETS: 0208 534 0310.
www.stratfordeast.com

then Tour to 22 May 2010.
Runs 2hr One interval.
Review: Carole Woddis 29 January.

Signs and signing of a first-rate performance.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 02:05 AM

Tour.

JOURNEY'S END
by R C Sherriff.

The Original Theatre Company, Icarus Theatre Collective and Anvil Arts in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre Tour to 1 May 2010.
Runs Time 2hr 35min One interval.
Review: Mark Courtice 26 January at The Haymarket Basingstoke.

Still packing a punch.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 12:35 AM

Newbury.

SEASONAL SAUCE (or A Little of What You Fancy!)
devised and compiled by Helen Watson.

Watermill Theatre (West Berkshire Playhouse) To 6 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu 2.30pm except 6 February 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS 01635 46044.
www.watermill.org.uk

Review: Mark Courtice 27th January 2010.

Winter Warmer rather than Spring Chicken

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 12:22 AM

London.

WET WEATHER COVER
by Oliver Cotton.

King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street N1 1QN To 21 February 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm.
Runs 1hr 25min No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 209 0326.
www.kingsheadtheatre.org (£2/£2.50 booking fee by ‘phone and online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 January.

Neither characterful nor comic enough.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 01:55 PM

London.

SLAVES
by Rex Obano.

Theatre 503 Latchmere Pub 503 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BW To 20 February 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm except 13 Feb 6.30pm Sun 5pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7978 7040.
www.theatre503.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 January.

Strong scenes but various elements don’t fully fuse.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 12:11 AM

London.

THE WHISKY TASTER
by James Graham.

Bush Theatre Shepherd’s Bush Green W12 8QD To 20 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 2 Feb.
Captioned 3 Feb.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 January.

Play taken neat is too neat.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 01:36 PM

Tour.

MY WONDERFUL DAY
by Alan Ayckbourn.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Tour to 27 March 2009.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 January at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

Previously reviewed at Scarborough in October 2009; see the Archive.

Making for a fascinating night.

Posted by : Geoff on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 12:47 AM

London.

HIGH SOCIETY
music and lyrics by Cole Porter book by Arthur Kopit additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Highgate Village, N6 4BD to 31st January 2010.
Tue–Sat 7:30pm. Sun 4pm.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8340 3488.
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
Review: Geoff Ambler 21 January 2010.

A triumph as High Society finds True Love in Highgate.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 04:30 PM

London.

PROGRESS
by Doug Lucie.

Union Theatre 204 Union Street SE1 0LX To 6 February 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7261 9876.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 January.

Progress: if only people didn’t keep getting in the way.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 01:20 PM

London.

I AM YUSUF AND THIS IS MY BROTHER
by Amir Nizar Zuabi.

Young Vic 55 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 6 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 30 Jan, 6 Feb 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 January.

Politics often made intense by poetic theatricality.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 01:05 AM

London/Lancaster.

TRILOGY
by Nic Green

Barbican Theatre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS To 23 January 2010.
7.15pm
Runs: 3hr Two intervals.
For details of Lancaster performance on 30 January see the review from BAC in reviewsgate’s Archive.
Review: Carole Woddis 22 January.

Inspirational naked truth.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 09:53 AM

London.

GENEROUS
by Michael Healey.

Finborough Theatre above Finborough Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 30 January 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr 55min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk (reduced full-price tickets online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 January.

Canadian shenanigans behind the political scenes frame sharp glimpses of private lives.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 09:07 AM

London.

MIDSUMMER
by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre.

Soho Theatre 21 Dean Street W1D 3NE To 6 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 28 Jan 7.30pm.
Post-show discussion 18 Jan, 30 Jan 3pm.
Captioned 26 Jan.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 January.

Crime and passion in the city.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 10:08 AM

London.

GRETA GARBO CAME TO DONEGAL
by Frank McGuinness.

Tricycle Theatre 269 Kilburn High Road NW6 7JR To 20 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Sat 4pm & 27 Jan, 10 Feb 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7328 1000.
www.tricycle.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 January.

Star’s visit casts light on doings in Donegal.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 01:54 AM

London.

TRILOGY
created by Nic Green.

BAC (Council Chamber) Lavender Hill SW11 5TN To 16 January.
7pm.
then Barbican Theatre 22-23 January.
7.15pm.
then Nuffield Theatre Lancaster 30 January 2010.
8pm.
Runs 3hr 20min Two intervals.

London performances sold out.
TICKETS: 01524 594151.
www.nuffieldtheatre.com (Lancaster).
Review: Carole Woddis 13 January.

Forceful and inventive..

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:43 AM

London.

INNOCENCE
by Dea Loher translated by David Tushingham.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 30 January 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 23, 30 Jan 3pm.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 January.

Life on trial in fascinating patchwork drama.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 01:24 PM

London.

A YORKSHIRE TRAGEDY
(probably not by) William Shakespeare.

White Bear Theatre 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 24 January 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5.30pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.

TICKETE: 020 7793 9193.
www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 January.

Family horror-slaughter makes punchy drama.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 12:17 AM

Richmond.

THE LADY OR THE TIGER
by Michael Richmond and Jeremy Paul lyrics by Michael Richmond music by Nola York from a story by Frank Stockton.

Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 13 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 3pm & 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan 2.30pm.
Audio-described 9 Jan 3pm 12 Jan.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 December.

Endless enjoyment at the Orange Tree.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 09:48 PM

London.

TWELFTH NIGHT
by William Shakespeare.

Duke of York’s To 27 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2pm.
Audio-described 13 Feb 2pm.
Captioned 11 Feb.
Runs 3hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 871 7623.
www.ambassadortickets.com/twelfthnight (booking fee).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 December.

Enthusiastically received in Stratford*; here are reflections from the London transfer.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 11:00 AM

Newcastle-under-Lyme.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
by C S Lewis adapted by Theresa Heskins.

New Vic Theatre Newcastle-under-Lyme To 23 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 01782 717962.
www.newvictheatre.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 December.

Splendidly kaleidoscopic theatre.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 12:43 AM

Bolton.

OLIVER TWIST
by Charles Dickens new version by Deborah McAndrew.

Octagon Theatre To 23 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagonbolton.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 December.

Vigorous and spirited: a Dickens of a show.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 11:45 PM

London.

ALADDIN
by Trish Cooke music by Robert Hyman.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square E15 1 BN To 16 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8534 0310.
www.stratfordeast.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 December.

High energy if not perfectly-formed.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 01:37 AM

London.

CIRCUS MINIMUS
by Patrick Lynch.

Unicorn (Clore Theatre) 147 Tooley Street SE1 2HZ To 3 January 2010.
30-31 Dec 10.30am, 12pm, 2.30pm.
2 Jan 12.30pm, 2.30pm.
3 Jan 2.30pm
Runs 40min no interval.

TICKETS: 020 7645 0560.
www.unicorntheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 December.

Top-class theatre for the very young.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, January 01, 2010 - 08:11 PM

Milton Keynes.

TREASURE ISLAND
by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted by Andrew Pollard.

The Stables Stockwell Lane Wavendon MK17 8LU To 9 January 2010.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 01908 280800.
www.stables.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 December.

Two Treasures to choose from this year.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 01:28 PM

Bury.

HANSEL AND GRETEL
by Marcello Chiarenza English adaptation by Patrick Lynch music by Carlo Cialdo Capelli.

The Met Market Street To 24 December 2009.
Runs 1hr 10min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 December.

Concentrated Christmas production with forceful impact.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 01:04 PM

Manchester.

BLITHE SPIRIT
by Noel Coward.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7 DH To 23 January 2010.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2.30pm Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 16 Jan 4pm (+Touch Tour 3pm).
BSL Signed 19 Jan.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 December.

Playing it for real.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 01:21 AM

London.

A MADMAN’S CONFESSION
by Harriet Mann.

White Bear Theatre 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 3 January 2010.
28-30 Dec, 2 Jan 7.30pm 3 Jan 4pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7793 9193.
www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 December.

Pointed view of Strindberg as a beginner.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 11:32 PM

London.

RED
by John Logan

Donmar Warehouse 41 Earlham Street WC2H 9LX To 6 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 23 Jan 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 1.30pm).
BSL Signed 1 Feb.
Captioned 25 Jan.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 871 7624.
www.donmarwarehouse.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 December.

Smart direction and skilled performances can’t give this canvas dramatic life.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 10:40 PM

Manchester.

GRIMM TALES
adapted from the Brothers Grimm by Carol Ann Duffy dramatised by Tim Supple.

Library Theatre To 23 January 2010.
10.15am 14 Jan.
10.30am 6-8, 12, 13, 19, 21, 22 Jan.
2.15pm 6, 7, 12-14, 18, 20, 21 Jan.
2.30pm 29 Dec-2 Jan, 9, 16, 23 Jan
7.30pm 29, 30 Dec, 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 Jan.
Audio-described 14 Jan 2.15pm, 23 Jan 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 14 Jan 2.15pm, 16 Jan 2.30pm.
Captioned 9 Jan 2.30pm, 22 Jan 7.30pm.
Lone Parents performance 31 Dec 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 236 7110.
www.librarytheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 December.

The wild woods in the front room.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 02:25 AM

Tour.

THE FOREST

Fevered Sleep Tour to 20 March 2010.
Runs 45 min No interval.
Review: Carole Woddis 11 December at Young Vic (Maria Theatre).

A fine experience for 5-7 year olds.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 09:22 PM

Chichester.

THE SNOW QUEEN
by Bryony Lavery.

Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park PO19 6AP To 31 December 2009.
27 Dec 4pm, 28 Dec 4pm, 29 Dec 2 pm/7.30 pm, 30 Dec 2pm/7:30 pm, 31 Dec 2pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 1243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk
Review Mark Courtice 23 December.

Cleverly written, lavishly produced - a proper show for Christmas

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 11:12 AM

London.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Marcello Chiarenza and Patrick Lynch music by Carlo Capelli.

Unicorn Theatre (Clore Theatre) To 27 December 2009.
24 Dec 10.30am, 12pm, 2.30pm.
26-27 Dec 2.30pm.
Runs 45min No interval.

TICKETSL 020 7645 0560.
www.unicorntheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 December.

Life as an awfully big adventure.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 11:55 PM

London.

A DAUGHTER’S A DAUGHTER
by (Agatha Christie writing as) Mary Westmacott.

Trafalgar Studios (Studio 1) Whitehall SW1A 2DY To 9 January 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 871 7644.
www.ambassadortickets.com/london
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 December.

Responsibility replaces guilt in Christie’s non-crime guise.

Posted by : RodDungate on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 10:13 AM

SLEEPING BEAUTY: Michael Harrison / Olly Ashmore
Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
Runs: 2h 45m, one interval, till Sun 31 January 2010.
Review: Alexander Ray, 21 December 2009

Never a dull moment.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 10:09 AM

Winchester.

THE WIZARD OF OZ THE PANTOMIME
by James Barry.

Theatre Royal Jewry Street To 3 January 2010.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 01962 840440.
www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk
Review Mark Courtice 18 December.

A bracing makeover of family favourite.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 08:43 AM

Salisbury.

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
compiled by Stuart Hutchinson narration by Kit Hesketh-Harvey.

Salisbury Playhouse (Salberg Studio) Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA To 16 January 2010.
Mon–Sat 8.00 pm Mat 17 Dec, 7, 9, 14, 16 Jant 3pm,
no performance 24-26 Dec, 1-2 Jan.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 01722 320333.
www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Review: Mark Courtice 17 December.

A treat for Jerome Kern fans.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 08:42 AM

Salisbury.

CINDERELLA
by Mark Clements.

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA To 9 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 01722 320333.
www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Review Mark Courtice 17 December.

Lean, Mean Panto.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 08:40 AM

Newbury.

PUSS IN BOOTS
by Phil Willmott.

Corn Exchange To 3 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 01635 522733.
www.cornexchangenew.com
Review Mark Courtice 16 December 2009.

Jolly seasonal chaos.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:36 AM

Almeida Theatre Almeida Street N1 1TA To 6 February 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm & 30 Dec, 20 Jan, 3 Feb 2.30pm.
no performance 24-27 Dec.
Audio-described 30 Jan 3pm (+ Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 16 Jan 3pm, 2 Feb.
Post-show discussion 25 Jan.
Runs 1hr 50min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7359 4404.
www.almeida.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 December.

Sometimes a production can try too hard.

Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 11:48 AM

ARABIAN NIGHTS: Adapted and directed by Dominic Cooke
RSC: Courtyard Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon
Runs: 2h 40m, one interval, till Saturday 30 January 2010
Review: Rod Dungate, 15 December 2009

A lovely production that will grow, I suspect, into a beautiful one.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 09:44 AM

London.

CINDERELLA
by Phil Porter.

Unicorn Theatre Tooley Street S To 24 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7645 0560.
www.unicorntheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 December.

Set sail with Cinderella.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 01:58 AM

London.

1984
by George Orwell adapted by Blind Summit Theatre.

BAC (Counsel Chamber) Lavender Hill SW11 5TN To 9 January 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 7, 9 Jan 2.30pm.
no performance 24 Dec-3 Jan.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7223 2223.
www.bac.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 December.

Continuously inventive depiction of relentless political control..

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 12:11 PM

London.

PIED PIPER
A HIP-HOP DANCE REVOLUTION.

Barbican Theatre To 3 January 2010.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.

TICKETS: 0845 120 7550.
www.barbican.org.uk/bite
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 December.

High volume energy invades the Barbican.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 10:10 AM

London.

DR MARIGOLD & MR CHOPS
by Charles Dickens.

Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road W6 9RL To 31 January 2010.
Tue-Sat, + 21, 28 Dec 8pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat & 24 Dec 2.30pm.
no performance 25, 26, 31 Dec, 1 Jan.
no 8pm performance 24 Dec.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.riversidestudios.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 December.

Writer and actor, language and delivery, perfectly matched.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 04:59 PM

Kingston.

TREASURE ISLAND
by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted by Karen Louise Hebden.

Rose Theatre 35-26 High Street KT1 1HL To 9 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0871 230 1552.
www.rosetheatrekingston.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 December.

Skullduggery and heroism in adventurous telling.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 03:56 PM

London.

PETRUSHKA
by John Agard music by Igor Stravinsky.

Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage N1 2DN in rep to 31 January 2010.
Runs 1hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7226 1787.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 December.

The triumph of wooden acting.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 01:17 AM

Basingstoke.

CINDERELLA
by Andy Ryan.

The Anvil To 3 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 01256 844244.
www.anvilarts.org.uk
Review Mark Courtice 11 December.

Christmas staple.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 01:08 AM

London.

LA CLIQUE
conceived and created by Brett Haylock and David Bates.

Roundhouse Chalk Farm Road NW1 8EH To 17 January 2010.
Mon-Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 7pm & 10pm Sun 7pm (27 Dec 10pm also).
no performance 24-25 Dec, 1, 4, 11 Jan.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 482 8008.
www.roundhouse.org.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 10 December.

Theatrical heaven in Chalk Farm.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 08:12 AM

London.

MOLIÈRE or THE LEAGUE OF HYPOCRITES
by Mikhail Bulgakov translated by Michael Glenny.

Finborough Theatre above Finborough Pub 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 19 December 2009.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk (reduced full-price tickets online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 December.

Absolute power exposed with consummate skill.

Posted by : Geoff on Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:30 PM

London.

FRANK'S CLOSET
music,bBook and lyrics by Stuart Wood.

Hoxton Hall 130 Hoxton Street N1 6SH To 10 January 2010.
Mon, Wed -Sat 8pm Mat Sat 5pm Sun 3pm & 6pm.
Runs 1hr 20min. No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 209 1866.
www.frankscloset.com
Review: Geoff Ambler 7 December 2009.

A delightfully fanciful, endlessly hilarious festival of mad music hall campery.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:15 PM

London.

THE STEFAN GOLASZEWSKI PLAYS
by Stefan Golaszewski

Bush Theatre Shepherds Bush Green W12 8QD To 9 January 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 8 Jan2.30pm.
no performance 24-28, 31 Dec-1Jan.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 0208743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 9 December.

Lovely pieces about being in love.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 02:38 PM

Northampton.

HONK!
book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe music by George Stiles.

Royal and Derngate (Royal Theatre) Guildhall Walk NN1 1DP To 3 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 01604 624811.
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 December.

Hooray for Honk!.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 01:22 PM

Oxford.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Daniel Bye.

Creation Theatre Company at the Mirror-Tent, BMW Plant. To 16 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 01865 766266.
www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 December.

Ambitious choice pays off.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:09 PM

Basingstoke.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
by C.S. Lewis adapted by Glyn Robbins.

Haymarket Theatre Wote Street To 2 January 2010.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 01256 844244.
www.anvilarts.org.uk
Review: Mark Courtice 8 December 2009.

Austere fable.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 01:32 AM

London.

DARKER SHORES
by Michael Punter.

Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue NW3 3EU To 16 January 2010.
Mon-Fri & 9, 16 Jan 7.30pm 12, 19, 26 Dec, 2 Jan 8pm.
Mat 12, 19, 24, 26 31 Dec, 2 Jan 4pm, 9, 16 Jan 3pm, 6, 13 Jan 2.30pm.
no performance 25 Dec, 1 Jan.
no evening performance 24, 31 Dec.
Audio-described 9 Jan 3pm.
Captioned 12 Jan.
Post-show discussion 12 Jan
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 December.

Dark nights of a soul don’t require laughter.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 01:21 AM

Oldham.

MOTHER GOOSE
by Eric Potts.

Coliseum Theatre To 9 January 2009.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0161 624 2829.
www.coliseum.org.uk
Review: Stoon 4 December 2009.

High in Omegga Entertainment.

Posted by : al_geary on Monday, December 07, 2009 - 01:41 PM

Nottingham

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 15m: one interval: till 17th Jan.
Review: Alan Geary: 5th December 2009.


From curtain up almost to curtain call it’s a panto for everyone.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, December 07, 2009 - 09:34 AM

Chipping Norton.

DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT
by Ben Crocker.

The Theatre To 9 January 2010.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 01608 642350.
www.chippingnortontheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 December.

A happy experience all round.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 10:56 AM

Ipswich/Woodbridge.

MANSFIELD PARK & RIDE
by Brendan Murray.

Sir John Mills Theatre Gatacre Road Ipswich IP1 2LQ To 9 January
then Seckford Theatre Burkitt Road Woodbridge IP12 4JN 12-23 January 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed, Sat & 22, 24, 28-30 Dec 4.15pm except 24 Dec 2.30pm, 13, 20 Jan 3.30pm.
no performance 25 Dec, 11 Jan.
no evening performance 24 Dec.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 01473 211498 (Mon-Fri 10am-2pm).
www.easternangles.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 December.

Reviewer despairs as audience-members have a rollicking good time.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 12:23 AM

London.

MIXED UP NORTH
by Robin Soans.

Wilton’s Music Hall Graces Alley off Ensign Street E1 8JB To 5 December 2009.
Run s 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7702 2789.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 12 November.

Political and gleefully ebullient.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 05:27 PM

London.

DETAINING JUSTICE
by Bola Agbaje.

Tricycle Theatre In rep to 15 December 2009.
5, 9-12, 14-15 December 8pm Mat 2pm 9 Dec, 4pm 5, 12 Dec.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7328 1000.
www.tricycle.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 November.

It’s not who you are, it’s what documents you have.

Posted by : al_geary on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 08:57 PM

Mansfield.

ALADDIN.
Palace Theatre: Tkts 01623 633133 palacetheatre@mansfield.gov.uk.
Runs: 2h 40m: one interval: till 3rd Jan.
Review: Alan Geary: 1st December 2009.


Everything you expect from a panto.

Posted by : RodDungate on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 08:53 PM

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Charles Dickens, Adapted: Bryony Lavery
Birmingham Rep, till 9 January 2010
Runs: 2h 15m, one interval.

Review, Rod Dungate, 1 December 2009

A breathtaking new take on a much loved old classic.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 12:29 AM

London.

THIS WIDE NIGHT
by Chloë Moss.

Soho Theatre 221 Dean Street W1D 3NE To 5 December 2009.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 December.

Ashton ace and Beattie brilliant in Moss’s Category A drama.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 04:47 PM

Peterborough.

LION & UNICORN and LINCOLN ROAD
by Philip de Gouveia by Danusia Iwaszko.

Eastern Angles Tour to 5 December 2009.
Runs 1hr 35min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 November at The Fleet Community Centre.

Local plays for local audiences.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 04:32 PM

London.

A REAL HUMANE PERSON WHO CARES AND ALL THAT
by Adam Brace.

Arcola Theatre (Arcola 2) 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 19 December 2009.
Mon-Sat 8.15 Mat 12,19 Dec 3.30pm.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.

TICKETS 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Carole Woddis 27 November 2009.

Humour wins through.

Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 01:03 PM

Newbury.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood music by Simon Slater.

Watermill Theatre (West Berkshire Playhouse) To 3 January 2010.
Mon-Sat (also Sunday 3 Jan).
Runs 1hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 01635 46044 .
www.watermill.org.uk
Review: Mark Courtice 30 November 2009.

Cliché free fun.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, November 30, 2009 - 09:22 AM

Tour.

PEACH BOY: THE ADVENTURES OF MOMOTARO
by Richard Hurford.

Oxfordshire Theatre Company Tour to 14 February 2010.
Runs 1hr 40min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 November at Begbroke Village Hall.

New tale from the East for the Christmas stock.

Posted by : RodDungate on Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 03:45 PM

Breaking Cycles / Benji Reid: The Devil Has Quentin’s Heart
Touring
Runs 1h 15m, no interval
Review: 27.11.09, Birmingham Rep, The Door

An old tale powerfully retold.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 06:18 PM

London.

THE PRIORY
by Michael Wynne.

Royal Court Theatre (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 16 January 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30 Mat Wed (from Dec 16) & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 12 Dec 3pm.
Captioned 10 Dec.
Post-show talk 8 Dec.
Runs 2hrs 15 mins with 15 min interval

TICKETS 020 7565 -5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 25 November.

Production puts a damper on events.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 01:56 PM

London.

THE LINE
by Timberlake Wertenbaker.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2D

To 12 December 2009.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 5, 12 Dec 3pm..
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 November.

Older male artist, young female admirer: guess what happens next.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 12:34 PM

London.

HEROES LIKE US
by Thomas Brussig adapted by Kamila Polívková.

Riverside Studios (Studio 3). 24 November 2009.
Runs 1hr 25min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 November.

A mythical heroic past neatly illumined.

Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 12:51 PM

Nottingham/Touring.

THE FEVER CHART: Naomi Wallace.
Lakeside Arts Centre: Tkts 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Touring Details: INFO@PILOT-THEATRE.COM
Runs: 1h 15m: no interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 19 November 2009.


Enigmatic and engaging.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 01:03 PM

York.

UP THE DUFF
by Lisa Evans.

Theatre Royal To 29 November 2009.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm.
Audio-described 27, 28 Nov.
Post-show discussion 25 Nov.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 01904 623568.
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 November.

York gives birth to enjoyable new comedy.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 01:35 AM

London.

*****
by Mike Bartlett.

Royal Court Theatre (Jerwood Theatre Upstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 19 December 2009.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu,, Sat 4pm. All performances sold out.
Post-show talk 3 Dec.
Runs 1hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 21 November.

Circularity with momentum.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:39 PM

Manchester.

THE ENTERTAINER
by John Osborne.

Royal Exchange Theatre To 5 December 2009.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 28 Nov 2.30pm (+Touch Tour).
BSL Signed 1 Dec.
Post-show discussion 26 Nov.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 November.

An Entertainer that briskly entertains.

Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 08:18 AM

Manchester.

THE GOOD SOUL OF SZECHUAN
by Bertolt Brecht translated by David Harrower music by David Sawer.

Library Theatre To 28 November 2009.
Mon-Sat Mat 25 Nov 2pm & 28 Nov 2.30pm.
Audio-described 26 Nov.
Pre-show talk 28 Nov 1.30pm.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 236 7110.
www.librarytheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 November.

Harsh parable honestly presented.