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By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Loserville is a production full of E numbers; bright and sweet but likely to overload you. It's a derivative script and score made as good as it can get by some talent…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Loyal Disney viewers may feel they've seen it all before, but this version of Beauty and the Beast is charming and well performed. It's running until February so there…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Desperate Measures is exactly what fringe theatre should be - inventive, energetic and ambitious. It really is a must-see, especially if you want a non-panto option th…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Despite these stark issues, the Cockpit Theatre is a wonderful space and the lighting was well deployed to create some tense moments. Bizarrely, someone in the company…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The Killing of Sister George is a play that feels ripe for a revival; the cast and crew have certainly done it justice. It's high quality theatre that will certainly m…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
It's not often that you see something that feels genuinely different, executed in a modern and innovative way. The End of Us makes for an unusual yet entertaining expe…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
I don't know if A Touch of Mrs Robinson was trying to seduce me, but if it was, it didn't quite work. Whilst being amusing in parts, it was musically rather flat. Whil…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
It is easy to see why Vampire Hospital Waiting Room was such a hit at the Fringe; it has a quirky cultish charm that makes it stand out from the crowd. It's certainly …
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Elf is set to be a Christmas hit with adults and children alike. Whilst it lacks the magic of a family classic like Matilda, Elf will put even the biggest Scrooge in a…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Xanadu is a perfect show for an intimate venue like the Playhouse; a cultish and cheesy production that won over the audience through its energy and sense of fun. Taki…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The Phantom Raspberry Blower will make you laugh and groan in equal measure. Whilst objectively the premise isn't strong enough to sustain a two-hour production, the i…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Biopics are not easy to get right, however despite two sterling efforts at The White Bear, neither of them really hit the mark. Whilst it will no doubt be of some inte…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The Full Monty is a masterclass of British writing and its energy and sensitivity transfers smoothly to the stage. It's raucous and crude but also a lot of fun " if it…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The Kinks frontman Ray Davies joined many famous faces at the Harold Pinter Theatre to celebrate the first birthday of his co-creation. Based on this showing, it'll be…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Looking for Lansbury is a fitting tribute to one of the finest British actors of her generation. The show offers education and entertainment for everyone; whether you'…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Coming Up is a play that tries to do many different things and scores more hits than misses. With some judicious editing, it could serve as one of the more innovative …
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Blackout Drayton Arms Theatre 13th October 2 Stars Young playwright Tim Cook has picked up a strong reputation within Fringe theatres, with his play Crushed picking up…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The choreography is by far the strongest aspect of Thriller; it is inventive, exhilarating and almost exhausting to watch. It incorporates the traditional Jackson move…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Crushed Shells and Mud starts well and features some wonderful performances. However, somewhere in the second half it unfortunately gets well and truly stuck.
This pos…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
West End Heroes wisely avoided making the concert a remembrance festival; instead it was a celebration of the brilliant talent within both the military and the UK thea…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Valhalla is an intense and gripping production, which showed its class in very difficult circumstances. Whilst the ending could do with some work, it is clever and tho…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
This is certainly a must-see show for Midler fans and thanks to an energetic cast and some sparkling tunes there's plenty to keep everyone else entertained as well.
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By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The White Feather is everything musical theatre should be " it will make you think deeply about bravery, war and the nature of humanity all the way home. If there is a…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
This inventiveness, as well as some first-class performances, helped make Ushers a very enjoyable night. However, its frequent theatrical references and in-jokes mean …
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Side by Side by Sondheim benefits from some superb material and a rock solid cast. It's a warm and friendly production, perfect for a gloomy September night.
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