Sumptuous and suitably gothic: John Murphy reviews Selma Dimitrijevic’s adaptation of Mary Shelley.
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.
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.
22 December 2016
Reviews • Sheffield
Review: The Great Gatsby at Moor Theatre Delicatessen, Sheffield
Moor Theatre Delicatessen ⋄ 1st - 31st December 2016
By John Murphy
Choose your own adventure: John Murphy reviews the Sheffield version of the Guide of Misrule’s immersive Great Gatsby.
19 December 2016
Reviews • Sheffield
Review: Annie Get Your Gun at the Sheffield Crucible
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 8th December 2016 - 21st January 2017
By John Murphy
John Murphy reviews the show that continues Sheffield’s tradition of providing a quality musical in time for Christmas.
29 September 2016
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield
Review: Iyalode of Eti at Sheffield Theatres Studio
Sheffield Theatres Studio ⋄ 26th- 28th (Sheffield), 29th- 30th September 2016 (Doncaster)
By Peter Kirwan
A West African remastering of The Duchess of Malfi: Peter Kirwan reviews Iyalode of Eti by Utopia Theatre.
28 September 2016
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield
Review: Lady Chatterley’s Lover at The Crucible
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 22nd September - 15th October
By John Murphy
In need of some theatrical Viagra: John Murphy reviews Philip Breen’s adaptation of this DH Lawrence classic.
23 September 2016
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield
Review: Beam at Moor Theatre Delicatessen
Moor Theatre Delicatessen ⋄ 21st - 24th September 2016
By John Murphy
Are you sitting comfortably? John Murphy joins granny for Jelly Babies and stories at Moor Theatre Delicatessen.
28 June 2016
Reviews • National • Sheffield
Review: Contractions at the Sheffield Crucible
Crucible Studio ⋄ 24th June - 16th July 2016
By John Murphy
How far would you go to keep your job? John Murphy reviews the regional premiere of Mike Bartlett’s play.
25 May 2016
Reviews • National • Reviews • Sheffield
Review: Flowers for Mrs Harris at the Crucible
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 19th May - 4th June 2016
By John Murphy
“A certified three-hanky weepie”: John Murphy reviews Daniel Evans’ final production for Sheffield Theatres.
4 February 2016
Reviews • National • Sheffield
Review: A Raisin in the Sun at Crucible, Sheffield
Crucible Studio ⋄ 28th January - 13th February 2016
By John Murphy
John Murphy reviews a play which, at times, “leaves you breathless with anger”.
19 December 2015
Reviews • Sheffield
Show Boat
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 10th December 2015 - 23rd January 2016
By John Murphy
Daniel Evans’ spectacular Sheffield swansong.
3 December 2015
Reviews • Sheffield
Stories For The Starlit Sky
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 12th November and touring
By John Murphy
Daniel Kitson joins forces with Gavin Osborn.
5 November 2015
Reviews • Sheffield
The Distance
Crucible Studio ⋄ 29th October - 14th November 2015
By John Murphy
Far away, so close.
25 September 2015
Reviews • Sheffield
Romeo and Juliet
Crucible Theatre ⋄ 17th September - 17th October 2015
By John Murphy
Star-crossed Freddie.