A joy to watch: Tracey Sinclair reviews Jessica Swale’s Nell Gwynn, as part of its UK tour.
Venues: Theatre Royal Brighton
7 February 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Gaslight at the Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ until 11 February 2017
By Tracey Sinclair
Over-mannered and under-nuanced: Tracey Sinclair reviews Anthony Banks’ production of Gaslight.
11 October 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: A Room With A View at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 10th - 15th September 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
More a comedy of manners than compelling romance: Tracey Sinclair reviews Simon Reade’s new stage adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel.
21 September 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: The Dresser at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 20th - 24th September 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Actors acting as actors: Tracey Sinclair reviews a revival of The Dresser ahead of its London run, with two excellent performances from Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith.
6 September 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Relatively Speaking at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 6th - 10th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Safely, but nicely, done: Tracey Sinclair reviews Alan Ayckbourn’s classic farce at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
19 August 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: What I Go To School For at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 18th - 20th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Ramshackle, rambunctious charm: Tracey Sinclair reviews Youth Music Theatre UK’s performance at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
9 August 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 8th - 13th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews the theatrical equivalent of a Sunday night TV show at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
30 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Longing Lasts Longer at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 29th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
A lacerating rant against conformity: Tracey Sinclair reviews cabaret artist Penny Arcade’s show at Brighton festival.
28 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Stella at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 27th - 28th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
“Sensitive, if not always successful”: Tracey Sinclair reviews the world premiere of Neil Bartlett’s new work about Ernest Boulton.
19 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour at Theatre Royal, Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 17th - 21st May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Vicky Featherstone’s “raucous and earthy” production as part of the Brighton Festival.
16 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: The Complete Deaths at Theatre Royal, Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 11th - 15th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Tim Crouch’s “riotous” collaboration with comedy troupe Spymonkey.
6 April 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Jackie The Musical at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ Until 9th April 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Best enjoyed with fizz: Tracey Sinclair reviews a juke box musical.
24 March 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: The Herbal Bed at Theatre Royal, Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 22nd - 26th March 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Peter Whelan’s story of “privacy, autonomy, and morality.”
10 February 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National
Review: King Charles III at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 8th - 13th February 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Manic Pixie Dream Socialist Workers and Lady Macbeth in Alexander McQueen: Tracey Sinclair reviews KCIII.
3 February 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National
Review: Private Lives at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 1st - 6th February 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews a “wacky (if witty) rom-com”, slightly lacking its bitter edge.