557 stories by "Paul T Davies"
By Paul T Davies
The major problem the production has is the work itself. Each photograph of Maier's that is projected onto the screens tells a thousand stories, and here is where the play r…
By Paul T Davies
The joy of this book is that it will make you return to Finney, possibly one of the most under-rated, (and certainly under-awarded), actors of his generation.
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By Paul T Davies
"If I was to stab Judi Dench with a pitchfork, I should still be regarded as a cuddly teddy bear", says Alan Bennett of his 'national treasure' status.
This post REVIEW: Kee…
By Paul T Davies
That sound that you hear in the production is not frogs croaking. It's the ghost of Joe Orton tutting with boredom that, in fifty years, his anarchic comedy has not been bet…
By Paul T Davies
Winner of the 2015 Bruntwood Prize, Katherine Soper's play explores zero contract hours Britain through brother and sister Tamsin and Dean.
This post REVIEW: Wish List, The …
By Paul T Davies
If the play sounds intense and grim, it's strength is in its blackest of black humour, making interesting points about how we all think in "media speak"
This post REVIEW: BU…
By Paul T Davies
it builds to a hugely emotional climax, and you may need a tissue! In our fearful times, The Kite Runner offers an open palm of reconciliation and hope. I would advise you t…
By Paul T Davies
We asked our reviewers to take a look at 2016 and to nominate some stand out productions for 2016. Paul T Davies replied with the following:- 1. Kenny Morgan A well structur…
By Paul T Davies
Van Hove's production is never less than interesting, creating memorable stage pictures, and containing powerful, committed, acting from the ensemble.
This post REVIEW: Hedd…
By Paul T Davies
The Wolsey hold the record for the longest running pantomime in the UK, so you've plenty of time to go up the gang plank to the Saucy Sausage; it's a ride you will thoroughl…
By Paul T Davies
It's a powerful verbatim piece, linked by voice over's and images of actual cases, people made homeless through no fault of their own, but falling victim to the greed of lan…
By Paul T Davies
Falling far short of the biting satire of Oh What A Lovely War and Blackadder Goes Forth, the play is an effective tribute to an extraordinary publication, and there are som…
By Paul T Davies
Residents of Colchester are lucky to have on their doorsteps a production that punches above its regional theatre weight, and lovers of the musical would do well to travel a…
By Paul T Davies
Bravo Zoe Cooper, you have written a memorable play, one of the best this year, that deserves the widest audience possible!
This post REVIEW: Jess And Joe Forever, Lakeside …
By Paul T Davies
These are men dancing on the edge of their own history, and the fact that we know their histories, (two of them killed by violence), makes the play highly poignant. A highly…
By Paul T Davies
Nicely abridged, with the tiresome Touchstone being eliminated, this is a very entertaining production.
This post REVIEW: As You Like It, St Martins Church, Colchester ✅
By Paul T Davies
All credit to director Adam Penford and the terrific cast for restoring the play back to the canon, and, in the intimacy of the Park Theatre, it now looks like an honest por…
By Paul T Davies
It's a little ironic that, in a time of cross gender, age and ethnic blind casting, multi-media work and when the theatre is trying to find the next big thing, a well-struct…
By Paul T Davies
Director Douglas Rintoul places it in the hands of an exceptional ensemble of actor-musicians, and the result is a joyful and powerful evening celebrating equal rights. Base…
By Paul T Davies
In this beautiful, innovative production of the play, the script is abridged and the audience promenade and it's played by a terrific ensemble who convince with every line, …
By Paul T Davies
Voting for the Top 100 Musicals Poll finishes at 11.50pm on Sunday night. We asked a few of our reviewers to put down their thoughts on their favourite musicals. Just back f…
By Paul T Davies
Late night, in a dank cellar, this show might find the right atmosphere. As it is, it’s far too safe, and seems a strange choice for the fringe.
This post REVIEW: Dark…
By Paul T Davies
A packed venue of all ages, from young children to grandparents, loved it. Be quick in booking as this is one hot ticket, and fall in love with theatre again!
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By Paul T Davies
On the plus side, the cast are very good, and the damaging side of their partying is played very well. I liked the confrontational nature of the script, and it does not glam…
By Paul T Davies
The show comes in at under an hour, and maybe it’s time for the company to spread their dragon wings and expand the material- there was plenty of fire left at the end.…
