An astringent, pressure cooker production: Julia Burbach directs a clear and compelling opera at Dalston’s Grimeborn Festival.
Julia Rank

Articles by Julia Rank
16 August 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • Reviews • West End & Central
Review: Allegro at Southwark Playhouse
Southwark Playhouse ⋄ 5th August - 10th September 2016
By Julia Rank
The heroism in ‘socialised medicine’: Julia Rank reviews the hidden gem of the Rogers and Hammerstein partnership.
2 May 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • West End & Central
Review: Show Boat at the New London Theatre
New London Theatre ⋄ 9 April 2016 - 7 January 2017
By Julia Rank
“Anything but a misery-fest”: Julia Rank reviews Show Boat at the start of its new West End run.
10 January 2016
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Grey Gardens
Southwark Playhouse ⋄ 2nd January - 6th February 2016
By Julia Rank
The cult documentary in musical form.
16 December 2015
Reviews • West End & Central
Cymbeline
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse ⋄ 2nd December 2015 - 21st April 2016
By Julia Rank
A sad tale with a happy ending.
5 December 2015
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Funny Girl
Menier Chocolate Factory ⋄ 20th November 2015 - 5th March 2016
By Julia Rank
Sheridan Smith on sparkling form.
31 March 2015
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Princess Ida
Finborough Theatre ⋄ 24th March - 18th April 2015
By Julia Rank
Hockey sticks at dawn.
15 February 2015
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
She Loves Me
Landor Theatre ⋄ 4th February - 7th March 2015
By Julia Rank
Lady of letters.
10 September 2014
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd
Orange Tree Theatre ⋄ 3 September – 4 October 2014
By Julia Rank
A slow burning affair.
29 June 2014
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Carousel
Arcola Theatre ⋄ 18th June - 19th July 2014
By Julia Rank
The girl left behind.
20 June 2014
Reviews • Reviews • West End & Central
Hobson’s Choice
Open Air Theatre ⋄ 12 June - 12 July 2014
By Julia Rank
If the shoe fits.
21 May 2014
Reviews • West End & Central
The Pajama Game
Shaftesbury Theatre ⋄ Booking until 13th September 2014
By Julia Rank
Up the workers.
24 December 2013
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Meet Me in St. Louis
Landor Theatre ⋄ 11th December 2013 - 18th January 2013
By Julia Rank
Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
22 September 2013
Reviews • West End & Central
Storm in a Flower Vase
Arts Theatre ⋄ 14 September - 12 October 2013
By Julia Rank
A rose for Mrs Spry.
18 September 2013
Reviews • Opera
American Lulu
Young Vic ⋄ 13th - 24th September 2013
By Julia Rank
Deep South opera.