REVIEW: The Way Of The World, Donmar Warehouse ★★★
By Paul T Davies The Donmar Warehouse production of The Way Of The World looks fabulous, with Anna Fleishle's design and Ilona Karas and her costume team being the stars of the show. This po…
By Paul T Davies The Donmar Warehouse production of The Way Of The World looks fabulous, with Anna Fleishle's design and Ilona Karas and her costume team being the stars of the show. This po…
By Paul T Davies Nina Raine’s Rabbit presented by Protocol Is a play of much verbal jousting, with brilliantly timed direction from Robbie Taylor Hunt and a top draw cast. This post RE…
By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Sean O’Casey’s classic play The Plough And The Stars which is now playing at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith. This post REVIEW: The Plough An…
By Paul T Davies Adapting material so well known and admired in literature and film is no easy task, but Bryony Lavery's excellent version of Graham Greene's classic novel Brighton Rock shim…
By Paul T Davies Black Sheep is a fascinating portrait not just of the actor, but of theatre and film at a time of great social change, and an immensely informative and enjoyable read. This …
By Paul T Davies Interestingly, this was my first encounter with Henry James' classic tale, and the major revelation to me was how much it clearly influenced The Woman in Black. This post RE…
By Paul T Davies Interestingly, this was my first encounter with Henry James' classic tale, and the major revelation to me was how much it clearly influenced The Woman in Black. This post RE…
By Paul T Davies The York Realist is a beautiful time capsule of lost love, and Gil's script brims with tenderness. This post REVIEW: The York Realist, Donmar Warehouse âœÂâœÂâœÂâŅ
By Paul T Davies Vamos are one of the best theatre companies working in Britain today, and they embark on a nationwide tour with A Brave Face. They are not to be missed. This post REVIEW: A …
By Paul T Davies Yes Gundog is a bleak play, but the script breaks into the most wonderful, poetic language, particularly from Mick, who delivers a beautiful speech about planting himself in…
By Paul T Davies Unfortunately, dramatically, the dry powder never sparks alight, and this is a dry night at the theatre. This post REVIEW: Dry Powder, Hampstead Theatre âœÂ✠first …
By Paul T Davies If you stand, expect to become part of the action, as Bunny Christies' superb design flows and moves with the audience- it's rather wonderful that the crew also take a bow a…
By Paul T Davies I loved John, even though it will take me days to unpack everything in it, and even then I may not know exactly what is going on. Unique and extraordinary, have I already se…
By Paul T Davies the Birthday Party is funny and fascinating. This excellent production of a true twentieth century classic will haunt you for days, maybe forever. This post REVIEW: The Birt…
By Paul T Davies To talk about every show I'm looking forward to in 2018 would extend this column beyond your patience, so I thought I would focus on three different aspects-and throw in a f…
By Paul T Davies What shines through in strangers In Between is tenderness, and this coming of age tale is steadfast in its honesty about life's complications and how we struggle to escape t…
By Paul T Davies We asked our review team to nominate their 2017 theatre highlights. Paul T Davies nominated his favourites and a few productions for a special end of year ovation. Angels In…
By Paul T Davies Bristol Old Vic's production will probably always stand in the shadow of the world conquering, barricade storming Les Misrables, but The Grinning Man is a macabre, melodrama…
By Paul T Davies The Donmar is the perfect venue for a tense thriller like Bellville, a claustrophobic chamber piece of a thriller that delivers on so many levels. This post REVIEW: Bellvill…
By Paul T Davies Cell Mates. Hampstead Theatre. 12 December 2017 3 Stars Book Now Cell Mates has become a curio over time mainly to the troubles surrounding its West End production in 1995. …
By Paul T Davies If you have ever yearned to be a starving artist in a garret, this could well be the production to convince you it's a good idea. Unmissable! This post REVIEW: La Boheme, Tr…
By Paul T Davies Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Mercury Theatre Colchester will lift your spirits and send you out into the cold air feeling like a summer's day! This post REVIEW: Sn…
By Paul T Davies if you weren't in a festive mood before you entered the theatre, I guarantee you will be when you leave! A howling success! This post REVIEW: Red Riding Hood, New Wolsey The…
By Paul T Davies Just an hour from London and highly accessible, the Mercury Theatre Colchester has stood proudly on its current site since 1972, with the main house and studio theatre offer…
By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Lee Hall's adaptation of Network starring Bryan Cranston, Douglas Henshall and Michelle Dockery at the National Theatre. This post REVIEW: Network, Lyt…