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John Murphy


John Murphy

John is the former editor of, and current contributor to, musicOMH. He lives in Sheffield, in the shadow of the famous Crucible and Lyceum theatres, and also reviews in nearby Leeds and Manchester. John is also a huge fan of stand-up comedy, and can be often be found in one of Sheffield's comedy clubs, laughing like a madman.


Articles by John Murphy


Review: Guys and Dolls at Sheffield Theatres
15 December 2019
Reviews • National • Sheffield

Review: Guys and Dolls at Sheffield Theatres

7 December - 18 January
By John Murphy

Liars, cheats and scoundrels: John Murphy on escaping into the familiar world of the classic New York musical.


Review: The Elves and the Shoemakers at Sheffield Theatres
9 December 2019
Reviews • National • Sheffield

Review: The Elves and the Shoemakers at Sheffield Theatres

5 December - 4 January
By John Murphy

‘Gasps and coos’: John Murphy writes on the careful craft and gentleness of a Grimm’s Tale for young children.


Review: There Are No Beginnings at Leeds Playhouse
20 October 2019
Reviews • Leeds • National

Review: There Are No Beginnings at Leeds Playhouse

16 October - 2 November
By John Murphy

A shadow over town: John Murphy reviews Charley Miles’ feminist-lensed play about the fear bred by the Yorkshire Ripper murders.


Review: The Man Without a Past at CAST, Doncaster
11 May 2019
Reviews • Doncaster • National

Review: The Man Without a Past at CAST, Doncaster

8 May, then touring
By John Murphy

Odd occurrences: John Murphy reviews a surreal, funny adaptation of Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki’s 2002 film.


Review: The Department of Distractions at Sheffield Crucible
1 February 2019
Reviews • National • Sheffield

Review: The Department of Distractions at Sheffield Crucible

25 January - 2 February
By John Murphy

…sorry, where were we? John Murphy reviews Third Angel’s detective story about distraction and misdirection.


Review: Kiss Me, Kate at Sheffield Crucible
19 December 2018
Reviews • National • Sheffield

Review: Kiss Me, Kate at Sheffield Crucible

7 December - 12 January
By John Murphy

Raising the roof: John Murphy reviews Sheffield Crucible’s slick and spectacular production of the Cole Porter classic.


Review: Windows of Displacement at Sheffield Crucible
21 November 2018
Reviews • National • Sheffield

Review: Windows of Displacement at Sheffield Crucible

By John Murphy

“Be a mother to another”: John Murphy writes on Akeim Toussaint Buck’s engaging and accessible solo dance piece on the diasporic experience.


Review: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Crucible, Sheffield
14 June 2018
Reviews • Sheffield

Review: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Crucible, Sheffield

8 - 23 June 2018
By John Murphy

Pertinent and unsettling: John Murphy reviews a stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel.


Review: The Wizard of Oz at the Sheffield Crucible
16 December 2017
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield

Review: The Wizard of Oz at the Sheffield Crucible

December 8 - January 20
By John Murphy

We’re not in Sheffield anymore: Robert Hastie’s first Christmas musical in Sheffield whisks audiences off to Oz.


Review: Desire Under The Elms at the Crucible, Sheffield
26 September 2017
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield

Review: Desire Under The Elms at the Crucible, Sheffield

September 21 - October 14
By John Murphy

“It’s impossible not to be drawn into the atmosphere”: John Murphy reviews Sam Yates’ revival of Eugene O’Neill’s classic tragedy at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.


Review: Tribes at the Sheffield Crucible Studio
5 July 2017
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield

Review: Tribes at the Sheffield Crucible Studio

June 27 - July 22
By John Murphy

Communication breakdown: John Murphy reviews Sheffield Crucible’s revival of Nina Raine’s Olivier-nominated 2010 play.


Review: Julius Caesar at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
25 May 2017
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield

Review: Julius Caesar at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

May 17 - June 10
By John Murphy

The best sort of Shakespeare production: Robert Hastie’s debut production as artistic director of Sheffield Theatres gives off all the right signals, says an excited John Murphy.


Review: Dr Frankenstein at the Crucible, Sheffield
20 March 2017
Reviews • Sheffield

Review: Dr Frankenstein at the Crucible, Sheffield

Crucible Theatre ⋄ 15 - 25 March 2017
By John Murphy

Sumptuous and suitably gothic: John Murphy reviews Selma Dimitrijevic’s adaptation of Mary Shelley.


Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Crucible, Sheffield
15 February 2017
Reviews • Sheffield

Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Crucible, Sheffield

Crucible Theatre ⋄ 9 - 25 February 2017
By John Murphy

With a swagger as irresistible as its titular hero: John Murphy reviews the new musical inspired by the television programme Drag Queen At 16.


Review: After Miss Julie at Moor Theatre Delicatessen
30 January 2017
Reviews • Sheffield

Review: After Miss Julie at Moor Theatre Delicatessen

Moor Theatre Delicatessen ⋄ 25 - 26 January 2017
By John Murphy

A powerful study of class politics that remains as relevant as ever: John Murphy reviews Day One Theatre’s production of Patrick Marber’s reimagining of Strindberg.


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