The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel: The Unity Theatre, Liverpool Writer: Paul Hunter Director: Paul Hunter Reviewer: Matthew Forrest 4 Stars. Depeche Mode once informed us that we should Enjoy the Silence: sound advice for the modern age and a rather accurate summary of the Told by an Idiot theatre company’s production: … Continue reading The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel
Liverpool
The Woman in Black – nationwide tour
Writer: Susan Hill Adaptation: Stephen Mallatratt Director: Robin Herford 3 ½ stars The desire to be scared out of our wits shows no sign of waning. Last year saw the first national tour of a theatrical adaptation of The Exorcist, and this year the hit play Ghost Stories is on tour. As well as being … Continue reading The Woman in Black – nationwide tour
Mark Thomas – Check up on our NHS at 70
Mark Thomas – Check Up - Our NHS at 70: The Playhouse, Liverpool Director: Nicolas Kent This must be the first time I’ve attended a comedy show where half way through there is a projected video of a stomach operation, whilst a laid-back jazz track plays out, with Thomas bellowing “staple, cut, staple”. But then … Continue reading Mark Thomas – Check up on our NHS at 70
Macbeth, Epstein Theatre. 8.2.19
Macbeth – The Epstein Theatre: Liverpool Writer: William Shakespeare Adaptation by: Helen Jeffery Director: Daniel Taylor Originally reviewed on behalf of The Reviews Hub Following on from last year’s successful productions of A midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet at the Epstein Theatre, they once again have turned to the bard to welcome in … Continue reading Macbeth, Epstein Theatre. 8.2.19
Closer at Hope Street Theatre 15.11.18
Closer – The Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool Writer: Patrick Marber Director: Adam McCoy Reviewer: Matthew Forrest In 1997 actor/playwrite Patrick Marber was riding the crest of a wave: he had not long since had a prominent role in the comedy classic TV series Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge. His debut play, Dealers … Continue reading Closer at Hope Street Theatre 15.11.18
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