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By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The Trial is an intense and thought-provoking evening, giving a fresh perspective on one of Kafka's most famous works. An intriguing play in an excellent theatre.
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By Danny Coleman-Cooke
This is a story well worth telling; one of the most hushed up disasters in Anglo-American history. It has been turned into a touching and entertaining play, one that i…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Thom Sutherland's production of Allegro is a definite success, putting a positive gloss on a perhaps unfairly maligned play. It is intelligently directed, perfectly su…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Jesus Christ Superstar Regent Park Open Air Theatre 21 July 2016 3 stars Book Now In the midst of a summer of variably air conditioned theatres, what a relief to bask …
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The real spark behind this production is Drew McOnie's blistering choreography. Even though the cast is probably the youngest around, this is the best devised and perf…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Vassa Zheleznova is an ambitious production and the Southwark Playhouse must be commended for taking a real risk on a lesser known text. However, the end result doesn'…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Chris Hislop's direction is shrewd and although parts do push the boundaries, none of the nudity or sex feels in any way gratuitous. Although it is a challenging and c…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Whilst Lucky Stiff may be of interest to fanatics for its sheer novelty value, it is so silly and saccharine that it may struggle to find an audience elsewhere.
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By Danny Coleman-Cooke
This week, we headed down to the West End to check out The Phantom of the Opera, which is still pulling in huge crowds 30 years since it opened. Here's our top five re…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Doctor Faustus is a production that tries to achieve a lot, and only partially succeeds. It is an artfully staged production that is high in intensity but critically l…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
This week, we headed down to King's Cross Theatre to check out the Olivier nominated In The Heights. Here are our top five reasons why you should embrace your inner La…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Kenneth Branagh puts in a surprising masterclass in physical comedy as Ralph, getting big laughs despite spending most of the play unable to speak. He is, as expected,…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Luce is a fresh and interesting take on American extremism in the 9/11 era. Full of intrigue and tension, it offers a thought provoking night out.
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By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The Rocky Horror Show Wimbledon Theatre 29th February 2016 4 Stars Buy Tickets For The UK Tour The Rocky Horror Show is a musical theatre experience like no other.…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Blood Brothers is an all time classic, with a thrilling story and an atmospheric score. It is showing a few signs of wear and tear but some superb performances mean th…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Julie Atherton is a true musical talent and this cabaret evening provides a brilliant opportunity for her to demonstrate this. It's running for a few more days, and is…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Whistleblower is often a flawed production, but gives an educational and exciting look at the life of one of the 21st century's most controversial figures. The biggest…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
The End of Longing Playhouse Theatre 3 Stars BOOK TICKETS Imagine an episode of Friends. Except they're all now in their 30s and 40s, and are plagued by their addictio…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Lucille Ball once said about comedy, 'you've either got it or you don't', but this amusing production falls somewhere in between. It is heavy on laughs and quips but m…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Over the past forty years, the Olivier Awards has marked the cream of London's artistic talent. This anniversary concert brought together some showstopping stars, past…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
If you're able to get over the eyebrow raising subject matter, Thrill Me can offer one of the most unusual and visceral theatrical experiences around. Disturbing but o…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
During a cold and drizzly January, this new revival of Guys and Dolls offers a much-needed tonic of energy, happiness and fun. It is a show that is guaranteed to leave…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
We asked each of our reviewers to nominate their favourite show of 2015. Danny Coleman-Cooke was quick with his reponse – Sweeney Todd by Tooting Arts Club with …
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Clementine's Seasonal Spectacular is certainly strange and unconventional. However, it also wonderfully original and made me laugh and smile more than any other Christ…
By Danny Coleman-Cooke
Nutcracker! The Musical is a valiant effort that never quite sets out what it wanted to achieve. It's not funny enough to be a panto or gripping enough to be true dram…
