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Oct 30
The Elmer Adventure
THEATRE REVIEW The Elmer Adventure at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London “ The colours, the characters and the genuine warmth...
Oct 8
Schërzo
THEATRE REVIEW Slӓpstick: Schërzo at Wilton’s Music Hall, London “The world definitely needs more buffoonery of this kin” The acclaimed...
Sep 24
LPO at the RFH
CONCERT REVIEW London Philharmonic Orchestra Season Opening Concert at Royal Festival Hall, London “an inspiring and uplifting evening”...
Sep 4
Frank's Closet
THEATRE REVIEW Frank’s Closet at Wilton’s Music Hall, London “...it is an example of crowd-pleasing quality theatre” It’s always a...
Aug 21
Mr Punch At The Opera
THEATRE REVIEW Mr Punch At The Opera at Arcola Theatre, London “I think we were all as exhausted as the performers!” Based on the 1733 La...
Mar 28
The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man
THEATRE REVIEW The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man at Marylebone Theatre, London “...it is, dare I say it, beige.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a...
Mar 11
London Zoo
THEATRE REVIEW London Zoo at Southwark Playhouse Borough, London “There is a plot twist that made the audience sit up and pay attention”...
Feb 21
Wish You Weren't Here
THEATRE REVIEW Wish You Weren’t Here at Soho Theatre, London “It’s an hour very well-spent” As we all know, sometimes less is more - and...
Dec 5, 2023
Cinderella
PANTOMIME REVIEW Cinderella at Palace Theatre, Watford “There are some marvellous plot twists and unexpected effects, but you will find...
Aug 17, 2023
Dumbledore Is SO Gay
THEATRE REVIEW Dumbledore Is SO Gay at Southwark Playhouse, London “A great show - fun but slightly frivolous” Fancy seeing a show that’s...
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