Author: Ian

Posted in Arthur Wing Pinero Musicals Theatre Theatre review Union Theatre

Review: Can-Can!, Union Theatre

As a dance musical, Can-Can! is a high-kicking delight at the Union Theatre “My cheeks are clenched”…

Posted in Cast Recordings Music Musicals Theatre

Album Review: The Clockmaker’s Daughter (2019 Studio Cast Recording)

Webborn and Finn’s cracking new musical The Clockmaker’s Daughter receives a delectable Cast Recording treatment that features…

Posted in TV

TV Review: From There To Here

Liz White and Saskia Reeves are on fine form in Manchester-based drama From There To Here “Marks…

Posted in Ivo van Hove Theatre Theatre review West End

Review: All About Eve, Noël Coward Theatre

Ivo van Hove’s take on All About Eve ticks all my boxes at the Noël Coward Theatre, great…

Posted in LGBTQ+ Musicals Robert Lopez Theatre Theatre review Touring

Review: Avenue Q, New Wimbledon Theatre

This Sell A Door tour of the excellent puppet musical Avenue Q shows just how well it…

Posted in Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2019 VAULT Festival

Review: Sexy Lamp, VAULT Festival

Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp emerges as probably the best thing I’ve seen at the VAULT Festival so…

Posted in LGBTQ+ Theatre Theatre review VAULT Festival

Review: Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist, VAULT Festival

You will never hear Keanu Reeves the same way again, Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist…

Posted in LGBTQ+ Theatre Theatre review VAULT Festival

Review: Bleach, VAULT Festival

An arrestingly forthright show about life as a rent boy, Bleach proves one of the VAULT Festival’s…

Posted in Theatre Theatre review VAULT Festival

Review: The Good Landlord, VAULT Festival

Strong performances elevate Michael Ross’ play The Good Landlord at the VAULT Festival “We can see Big…