We take a look at what is being said about the musical adaptation of Sara Gruen's book, now officially playing on Broadway... (c) Matthew Murphy USAToday.com: "A life raft in this troubled “Water” is the production's elastic ensemble, which jolts you awake with their spring-loaded flips and death-defying stunts, ranging from aerial hoops to tightrope… Continue reading Review Round Up: Water For Elephants The Musical, Imperial Theatre
We take a look at what is being said about this exhibition now on display until the 16th June. Untitled, 1979 by Francesca Woodman. Courtesy Woodman Family Foundation. (c) Woodman Family Foundation/DACS Time Out: *** "So why show these two together? There’s a definite influence here, and an occasional similarity of theme. But when you… Continue reading Review Round Up: Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron: Portraits to Dream in, National Portrait Gallery
The production of Rosie Day's play runs in the West End until the 28th April. (c) Danny Kaan The Guardian: *** "For all that she rolls her eyes at her hapless parents and disappointing friends, she lets us into her confidence and memories. It’s the details of these, and Chandran’s energetic performance, that make the… Continue reading Review Round Up: Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon, Garrick Theatre
We take a look at what is being said about the new musical based on Nicholas Sparks' novel. Variety: " Vasquez and Woods are in fine voice and bring a bit of humor and charm to their reunion scene. Cardoza and Tyson, however, are stuck with the heavy lifting as the teen couple who have… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Notebook The Musical, Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
This is the latest one person show to head to the West End. Photo by Carol Rosegg WhatsOnStage: **** "Cale’s script is fluid and smart, an effortlessly engrossing narrative that retains its wit even as the story darkens. Crudup charismatically mines each twist and turn, landing each line, each thought with immaculate timing. As Harry… Continue reading Review Round Up: Harry Clarke, Ambassador’s Theatre
We take a look at what is being said about the first Broadway revival of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by John Patrick Shanley. (c)Joan Marcus New York Theatre Guide.com: "Shanley and director Scott Ellis are smart enough not to sway us with their words or their staging. I expect I could return… Continue reading Review Round Up: Doubt, Todd Haimes Theatre
We take a look at what is being said about the musical adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel, playing until the 30th March. (c)Marc Brenner The Guardian: *** "The music, by Hatty Carman and Tom Rasmussen, is infused with synth sounds and musical debts to the likes of New Order and Eurythmics as well as Brian’s… Continue reading Review Round Up: Starter For Ten, Bristol Old Vic
Find out what is being said about Tim Price’s play starring Michael Sheen with our review round up... (c)Johan Persson The Guardian: *** "In a production written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, there is some inspired stagecraft as the hospital curtains of Vicki Mortimer’s ingenious set swish to reveal debating chambers and libraries.… Continue reading Review Round Up: Nye, National Theatre
Tim Albery's production returns to the Royal Opera House - but what have critics had to say about it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij2Z_CQy5w8 Broadway World: **** "Albery’s revival of his Flying Dutchman simply works: with a great cast and a smooth atmosphere created by a dreamlike ship-inspired set, it all builds towards a Gesamtkunstwerk that Wagner might have enjoyed himself. A great… Continue reading Review Round up: The Flying Dutchman, Royal Opera House
We take a look at what is being said about the West End transfer of the musical. WhatsOnStage: ***** "Provoking fevered reactions – many audible gasps or sobs were heard after a variety of plot beats – while being resolutely, brazenly assured in its craft, makes Standing at the Sky’s Edge a towering feat of contemporary musical… Continue reading Review Round Up: Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Gillian Lynne Theatre
