Tuesday 18th February 2020 at Nottingham Theatre Royal. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Monster Calls has captured many hearts since Patrick Ness’ novel was published in 2011 - a work inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd. From that debut to this stage play, the journey has been an impressive and important one. Telling a tough to tackle... Continue Reading →
The Worst Witch: Mildred’s Muddles Spell Charming Trouble
Wednesday 31st July 2019 at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Worst Witch is by far one of the best children’s books around. It was my favourite as a child and I’ve recently loved reading it to the youngest members of the family so I couldn’t resist a trip to see Jill Murphy’s fabulous work... Continue Reading →
Review: Death of a Salesman at the Young Vic, London
Saturday 6th July 2019 at the Young Vic, London. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Death of a Saleman is a hard-hitting and melancholy play. It entertains very little joy but hammers home plenty of gripping drama and it’s in this element that the play remains timeless in appeal. In fact, considering the frightening numbers bandied about on the subject... Continue Reading →
Brighton Rock: Excellent Production Designs Conjure Mob Territory
Saturday 3rd March 2018 at York Theatre Royal. ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal have joined to bring this dark and brooding adaptation of Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock to the stage. Adapted by Bryony Lavery and directed by Esther Richardson, Brighton Rock offers a dramatic play which falls somewhere between Peaky Blinders and Bugsy... Continue Reading →