Tuesday, December 8

Guest Five-Word Review of: Calendar Girls (Noël Coward Theatre)

Heartwarming ensemble of experienced actresses.


Guest review by: Candace Kuss

Guest Five-Word Review of: Lady Julia (Hen and Chickens Theatre)

You can't improve on Strindberg.


Guest review by: Margaret Hardie

Monday, October 19

Guest Five-Word Review of: The Author (Jerwood Theatre)

Author-abuser alienates actors, audience.



Guest review by: Margaret Hardie

Wednesday, August 26

Five-Word Review of: Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane)

Huge cast decorates spectacular set.

Friday, August 14

Tuesday, July 14

Five-Word Review of: As You Like It (Shakespeare's Globe)

Magical production, as Shakespeare intended.

Thursday, June 11

Saturday, May 9

Guest Five-Word Review of: Dido, Queen of Carthage (National Theatre)

Marlowe should've stuck to spying.


Guest review by: Annie Drynan

Five-Word Review of: A Little Night Music (Garrick Theatre)

Lively revival with moving performances.

(Directed by Trevor Nunn.)

Tuesday, February 24

Five-Word Review of: Twelfth Night (Wyndham's Theatre)

Jacobi is faultless as Malvolio.

(Starring Derek Jacobi.)

Monday, February 16

Sunday, February 15

Monday, January 12

Five-Word Review of: Showstopper (King's Head Theatre)

Musical improv - an audience pleaser.

Sunday, January 11

Friday, January 9

Five-Word Review of: Roaring Trade (Soho Theatre)

Resonates with a roaring "CRUNCH"!