11/07/2016 by Peter Viney
The Globe’s latest version of Macbeth – Globe 2016, with Ray Fearon as Macbeth and Tara Fitzgerald as Lady Macbeth, has divided critics, with reviews ranging from one star to five star. Iqbal Khan’s version has stirred things up. Follow the link to see what I thought.
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05/07/2016 by Peter Viney
Review of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, by Daniel Jamieson. (FOLLOW LINK). The story of Marc and Bella Chagall, told with colour, music, dance, mime and every theatrical device. Directed by Emma Rice for Kneehigh / Bristol Old Vic.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Audrey Brisson, Daniel Jamieson, Emma Rice, Ian Ross, James Gow, Marc Antolin | Leave a Comment »
05/07/2016 by Peter Viney
Fourth Hyde Park review, Michael Kiwanuka. An artist I didn’t have any records by. This will change.
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05/07/2016 by Peter Viney
The third Hyde Park review is Louise Goffin (FOLLOW LINK), Carole King’s daughter.
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05/07/2016 by Peter Viney
Follow link to my full review of Carole King in Hyde Park, doing the whole of Tapestry for the first time. An incredible concert.
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04/07/2016 by Peter Viney
Link to my review of DON HENLEY in Hyde Park, 3rd July 2016. Superb outdoor concert as part of BST Summerfest.
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01/07/2016 by Peter Viney
Review of Rupert Goold’s production of Richard III at the Almeida Theatre, (FOLLOW LINK) with Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave. The cast is as good as anyone could assemble in 2016.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aislin McGuckin, David Annen, Finbar Lynch, James Garnon, Joanna Vanderham, Joseph Arkley, Mark Hadfield, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Goold, Scott Handy, Simon Coates, Susan Engel, Vanessa Redgrave | Leave a Comment »
28/06/2016 by Peter Viney
Review of Noel Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER (linked) with Samuel West and Phylliss Logan, Bath Theatre Royal.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Daisy Boulton, Jason Morell, Noel Coward, Patrick Walshe McBride, Phylliss Logan, Rebecca Johnstone, Sally Tatum, Samuel West, Stephen Unwin, Zoe Boyle | Leave a Comment »
26/06/2016 by Peter Viney
Review of WATERSHIP DOWN, (FOLLOW LINK) adapted for the stage from Richard Adams’ book by Rona Munro. Staged at the wonderful Watermill Theatre, and featuring Edward Bennett.
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20/06/2016 by Peter Viney
Michael Frayn’s classic 1982 backstage farce Noises Off in its 2016 production directed by Blanche McIntyre. It’s a Nuffield, Southampton, Nottingham Playhouse and Northern Stages joint production.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Becci Gemmell, Blanche McIntyre, Brian Lonsdale, Carla Mendonça, John Elkington, Michael Frayn, Orlando Wells, Patrick Osborne, Ritu Arya, Robin Bowerman, Sophia Nomvete | Leave a Comment »
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