Life in the fishbowl.
National
2 June 2011
Reviews • Sheffield
Hobson’s Choice
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 26th May - 25th June 2011
By John Murphy
A revival of Harold Brighouse’s warhorse.
26 May 2011
Reviews • Sheffield
Happy Days
Crucible Studio ⋄ 20th May - 4th June 2011
By John Murphy
Pauline McLynn gets up to her neck in it.
25 May 2011
Reviews • Manchester
A View From The Bridge
Royal Exchange ⋄ 18th May - 25th June 2011
By John Murphy
Arthur Miller’s play still has the power to awe.
24 May 2011
Reviews • Bath
The Big Smoke
Ustinov Studio ⋄ 23rd - 24th May 2011, and touring
By Tom Phillips
Parallels with Plath.
20 May 2011
Reviews • Brighton
The Lady of Burma
19th May and 20th May 2011
By Tom Wicker
Richard Shannon’s potent play, updated.
19 May 2011
Reviews • Bristol
Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister
Brewery Theatre at the Tobacco Factory ⋄ 17th-21st May 2011
By Tom Phillips
Rebecca Peyton’s solo show about the death of her sister.
19 May 2011
Reviews • Brighton
Midsummer
17th, 19th and 21st May 2011
By Tom Wicker
David Greig’s ‘play with songs’.
17 May 2011
Reviews • Sheffield
Yes Prime Minister
Lyceum Theatre Sheffield ⋄ 16th - 21st May 2011, and touring
By John Murphy
The political satire goes on tour.
16 May 2011
Reviews • Newcastle
A Walk On Part
Live Theatre ⋄ 11th May - 4th June 2011
By Linda Jameson
The rise and fall of New Labour on stage.
16 May 2011
Reviews • Bristol
Epic
Tobacco Factory ⋄ 11th - 12th May, and touring
By Tom Phillips
Foster and Déchery’s sprint through history.
11 May 2011
Reviews • Bristol
The Man With The Flower In His Mouth
Boston Tea Party ⋄ 9th - 10th May, and touring
By Matthew Whittle
Some Pirandello with your coffee?
9 May 2011
Reviews • Bristol
Operation Greenfield
Bristol Old Vic Studio ⋄ 6th - 8th May 2011
By Tom Phillips
Little Bulb, big noise.
9 May 2011
Reviews • Bristol
The Guild of Cheesemakers
The Church of St Thomas The Martyr ⋄ 6th - 8th May 2011
By Tom Phillips
Eat, drink and be merry?
8 May 2011
Reviews • Sheffield
The Interminable Suicide Of Gregory Church
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 7th May 2011, and touring
By John Murphy
Daniel Kitson’s bittersweet exercise in story-telling.