# theatrereviews.design


## Posts

- [TWO](https://theatrereviews.design/two/): "An intimate, slow-burning two-hander that overcomes early stumbles to deliver a deeply affecting and powerfully performed evening of theatre."
- [KONTAKTHOF- ECHOES OF ’78](https://theatrereviews.design/kontakthof-echoes-of-78/): "A dance-theatre piece which was a work of art, visceral, raw, moving, and connects with ones very soul"
- [SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS: THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS](https://theatrereviews.design/seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners/): "an evening of unbridled joy, enthusiasm, and good-natured drinking"
- [I Made You A Mixtape](https://theatrereviews.design/i-made-you-a-mixtape/): "exciting, high energy, dynamic, multi-talented entertainment!"
- [THE DAWN OF RECKONING](https://theatrereviews.design/the-dawn-of-reckoning/): The Dawn of Reckoning is a powerful two-hander about friendship, loss, guilt and the possibility of finding a second chance when and where it’s least expected. By turns moving and comic, this new play from critically acclaimed Mark Bastin asks the question: How do we move on from tragedy when the hardest person to forgive is ourself? Review by Richard Lambert This play has possibly the best set I’ve seen at the White Bear Theatre. Set in the lobby bar of a hotel, the two women meet in the middle of the night and bicker through their irritations with each […]
- [Ancient Grease](https://theatrereviews.design/ancient-grease/): "probably the best night out for entertainment in London right now - naughty but nice"
- [Henry Patterson: House Seats with Ian McIntosh](https://theatrereviews.design/henry-patterson-house-seats-with-ian-mcintosh/): "this show of chat and songs succeeded on every level and provides a relaxing, disarming, illuminating and entertaining evening"
- [TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS](https://theatrereviews.design/turn-it-out-with-tiler-peck-friends/): "A thrilling evening to treasure, incredibly special and however badly life has treated  you and however hurt you think you are, it leaves you walking on air and believing that this, indeed, makes life worth living"
- [It Walks Around The House At Night](https://theatrereviews.design/it-walks-around-the-house-at-night/): "For those who love ghost stories, this show will provide chills and scares aplenty amid a central performance by George Naylor of real quality"
- [Blink](https://theatrereviews.design/blink/): "a technically advanced slick and polished production"
- [HIGH BUTTON SHOES AT GUILDFORD SCHOOL OF ACTING](https://theatrereviews.design/high-button-shoes-at-guildford-school-of-acting/): "This is a genuine, legitimate first class 5 Star product!"
- [MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS BY SCOTTISH BALLET](https://theatrereviews.design/mary-queen-of-scots-by-scottish-ballet/): A dynamic, dramatic, punchy, and visually stunning piece of work. If any narrative ballet can sock it to an audience, it is this one!
- [Kara Lane: 50 Shades of Red](https://theatrereviews.design/kara-lane-50-shades-of-red/): "a tremendous cabaret, a prime example of its kind, and Kara Lane is an exceptional performer"
- [Little Sister](https://theatrereviews.design/little-sister/): Two decades after the infamous disappearance of troubled teen Shona, a bloodied and disoriented woman appears on the doorstep of the Mundy family home on the anniversary of their mother’s death demanding to be let in. As sisters Bridget and Sally struggle to pick up the pieces of a childhood defined by public enquiries, speculation and an empty chair at the dinner table, the woman on their doorstep could hold the answer to what really happened to their sister all of those years ago. Review by Stephen Gilchrist One of the joys of being a reviewer of the performing arts […]
- [The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny](https://theatrereviews.design/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-city-of-mahagonny/): "a thrilling evening of opera"
- [Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch - Sweet Mambo](https://theatrereviews.design/tanztheater-wuppertal-pina-bausch-sweet-mambo/): "A dance work of some genius and brilliance which in its unique narrative, demonstrates the female psyche and intellectual disposition"
- [THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR HYDE](https://theatrereviews.design/the-strange-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/): a striking and remarkable piece of storytelling
- [Edgar in the Red Room](https://theatrereviews.design/edgar-in-the-red-room/): "a highly entertaining evening: imaginative, slightly chaotic in an enjoyable way"
- [That'll be the Day](https://theatrereviews.design/thatll-be-the-day/): A retrospective nostalgia fest aimed at those of a certain age with some outstanding vocal and instrumental performances
- [A LESSON FROM AUSCHWITZ](https://theatrereviews.design/a-lesson-from-auschwitz/): A shocking, important piece of drama, delivered in remarkable performances, which demands to be seen
- [Ballad Lines](https://theatrereviews.design/ballad-lines/): the music in the show is glorious and the singing is delicious
- [BIGRE / “Fish Bowl”](https://theatrereviews.design/bigre-fish-bowl/): A laugh out loud evening of pure joy
- [Cable Street](https://theatrereviews.design/cable-street/): a West End style and scale of production
- [My Life with Kenneth Williams](https://theatrereviews.design/my-life-with-kenneth-williams/): a delicious masterclass in acting
- [Jo - The Little Women Musical](https://theatrereviews.design/jo-the-little-women-musical/): needs editing and refining before it can truly shine
- [Cohen Bernstein Joni &Me](https://theatrereviews.design/cohen-bernstein-joni-me/): I cannot imagine anyone not being moved by Filler’s dizzying performance
- [ROTUS: Receptionist Of The United States](https://theatrereviews.design/rotus-receptionist-of-the-united-states/): Fresh from a phenomenal sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025 run, ROTUS: Receptionist Of The United States – a timely, satirical new play about the conservative women behind America’s corridors of power. Looking like Karoline Leavitt, ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States has a lot of witty statements, phrases and one-liners. It’s hard to see why she isn’t just doing a parody of Karoline Leavitt rather than the Chastity character we’re presented. Her far right comments presented for comedic value might land a laugh and her Christian views and muffin baking personality fits a trope that we know too well. Carrying […]
- [The Van Morrison Alumni Band](https://theatrereviews.design/the-van-morrison-alumni-band/): This party was non-stop music ... with some warm, loving memories
- [One Jab Cures All](https://theatrereviews.design/one-jab-cures-all/): Grab a large from the pub on the way in, sit back and enjoy!
- [Already Perfect](https://theatrereviews.design/already-perfect/): a wonderful piece of magical musical theatre
- [Gerry & Sewell](https://theatrereviews.design/gerry-sewell/): a story of good humour and hope
- [A Microscopic Odyssey](https://theatrereviews.design/a-microscopic-odyssey/): excellent soundscape and musical compositions
- [Pippin](https://theatrereviews.design/pippin/): blood, sex, and illusion. And it all works  superbly!
- [Little Miss Christmas](https://theatrereviews.design/little-miss-christmas/): an outstanding example of performance art by an exceptionally talented performer all delivered in the Christmas spirit
- [Beauty and the Beast: a Horny Love Story](https://theatrereviews.design/beauty-and-the-beast-a-horny-love-story/): a great laugh on a night out this Christmas!
- [Ebony Scrooge](https://theatrereviews.design/ebony-scrooge/): this company performs truly outstanding moves
- [One Christmas Carol](https://theatrereviews.design/one-christmas-carol/): Beautifully crafted
- [THE GREAT CHRISTMAS FEAST](https://theatrereviews.design/the-great-christmas-feast-the-lost-estate/): A Victorian feast for the senses: immersive storytelling, dining andlive music transports audiences to Charles Dickens’ parlour onChristmas Eve, 1843, and the very first telling of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Review by Stephen Gilchrist What is a collection of critics/ Perhaps a ‘critique of critics’. Or maybe not! Anyway there were nine of us sat round our dining table at The Lost Estate’s immersive production, in which a Dickensian Christmas is imagined in London W14. Amidst a splendid dinner of  smoked salmon, roast duck and cake, and free flowing alcohol (‘Smoking Bishop’-that is, essentially mulled wine,- a traditional ‘Wassail’- mulled cider […]
- [Maybe I Should Stop?](https://theatrereviews.design/maybe-i-should-stop/): Well written, well paced, well directed and well performed
- [The Enigmatist](https://theatrereviews.design/the-enigmatist/): You will be amazed, wowed, impressed and go home asking "how did he do that"? 
- [A Fairytale for Christmas](https://theatrereviews.design/a-fairytale-for-christmas/): a concert that is very wholesome
- [The Magic of Christmas](https://theatrereviews.design/the-magic-of-christmas/): immaculate in content, its production values and performance impeccable, and the whole visit a thoroughly delightful experience
- [The Snowman](https://theatrereviews.design/the-snowman/): A timeless beautiful show that everyone should see at least once, if not again and again!
- [Wicked Witches: A Popular Panto!](https://theatrereviews.design/wicked-witches-a-popular-panto/): lots of clever ideas but none work especially well
- [An Instinct](https://theatrereviews.design/an-instinct/): the three actors are superb in their roles
- [Drifting](https://theatrereviews.design/drifting/): Through surreal encounters, biting dialogue and moments of aching tenderness, Drifting captures the voice of a generation navigating economic precarity, fractured identity and the elusive promise of a better life. With a rich ensemble of characters—family, friends, strangers and ghosts of possibility—this is a story about standing still, stepping forward and the courage it takes to leave. Review by Richard Lambert It started feeling like we were on a ship, then a supermarket, a bus and also a kitchen flat. With a frame made out of scaffold poles and a ladder that was used when in a supermarket it took […]
- [Poor Shirley Must Make Her Escape](https://theatrereviews.design/poor-shirley-must-make-her-escape/): a delightful evening
- [Old Fat F**k up](https://theatrereviews.design/old-fat-fk-up/): emotional and poignant
- [Wendy and Peter Pan](https://theatrereviews.design/wendy-and-peter-pan/): Dan Krikler absolutely superb as Peter Pan
- [Figures in Extinction](https://theatrereviews.design/figures-in-extinction/): Awesome dance troupe with incredible skill and talent
- [Disposable](https://theatrereviews.design/disposable/): an important issue that begs discussion
- [The Sea Horse](https://theatrereviews.design/the-sea-horse/): you'll be gripped the moment the play begins
- [Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen](https://theatrereviews.design/bloody-mary-and-the-nine-day-queen/): a glorious collection of music and songs
- [Hot Mess](https://theatrereviews.design/hot-mess/): Lighting this good is a rare treat!
- [MUSIK](https://theatrereviews.design/musik/): sophisticated adult entertainment of a character who's lived a life
- [Hofesh Shecter Company - Theatre of Dreams](https://theatrereviews.design/hofesh-shecter-company-theatre-of-dreams/): an overwhelming sense of "how did they do all that"?
- [Blue/Orange](https://theatrereviews.design/blue-orange/): A fascinating piece of theatre.
- [Lifers](https://theatrereviews.design/lifers/): if you love West End theatre this might convert you to a preference for Fringe!
- [Bogota](https://theatrereviews.design/bogota/): nothing new or original
- [Odysseus, Not Your Hero](https://theatrereviews.design/odysseus-not-your-hero/): a whirlwind of characters and stories
- [Salome](https://theatrereviews.design/salome/): a production one won't forget in a hurry
- [The Shadow in the Mirror](https://theatrereviews.design/the-shadow-in-the-mirror/): a wonderful experience
- [Love Quirks a new musical](https://theatrereviews.design/love-quirks-a-new-musical/): this show is soooo much fun!
- [Acosta Danza A Decade in Motion](https://theatrereviews.design/acosta-danza-a-decade-in-motion/): full of energy and zest for life
- [The Gardening Club, 3 Stars](https://theatrereviews.design/the-gardening-club-3-stars/): a 5 star show in the making
- [Jazz Arts Rewired](https://theatrereviews.design/jazz-arts-rewired/): Jazz Dance is for everyone!
- [QUEENZ, Drag Me To The Disco](https://theatrereviews.design/queenz-drag-me-to-the-disco-5-stars/): This show is a spectacular wowzer!
- [The Watch](https://theatrereviews.design/the-watch-3-stars/): a delicious night out that’s unexpected
- [Who is Claude Cahun?](https://theatrereviews.design/who-is-claude-cahun-3-stars/): a grand job of multi-role’ing the characters
- [SHOUT THE MOD Musical](https://theatrereviews.design/shout-the-mod-musical-4-stars/): fun, well executed show, a fab night out
- [Quadrophenia](https://theatrereviews.design/quadrophenia-5-stars/): it all just had the wow factor!
- [Hot Ice, XS](https://theatrereviews.design/hot-ice-xs-5-stars/): the most stunning ice show in the World!

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- [About](https://theatrereviews.design/about/): This website is run by Richard Lambert, who has a wealth of experience in large and small scale theatre and touring both the UK and to international arenas. Richard Lambert has had a dynamic career spanning theatre, entertainment, and technical management. He began as a professional ice skater with Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Ice (USA West Coast Tour, 1 year) before transitioning backstage. He spent seven years as a master electrician (lighting) on Walt Disney’s World on Ice (World Arena Tour), followed by roles at ETC, first as a Technical Support Engineer (Broadway market, NYC, 2 years) and later as […]
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