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Writers: Jimmy Perry and David Croft Dir: James Robert Carson Reviewer: Tabitha McGrath The Public Reviews Rating: Admittedly, not being an avid follower of Dad’s Army, tonight’s show was to inspire and ignite a new love for a classic show. However, unfortunately, Calibre Production’s interpretation of the popular show has not persuaded me to re-visit Walmington-on-Sea anytime [...]

Writer: Michael Frayn Director: Ian Talbot Reviewer: Tabitha McGrath The Public Reviews Rating: The Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company’s interpretation Michael Frayn’s hilarious, Noises Off , was the perfect end to a beautiful day in Birmingham City Centre. This farcical show, depicting a play-within-a-play, allows an unassuming audience into the wonderful, and mad, world of theatrical productions on [...]

Writer: Nona Sheppherd Director: Nona Shepphard & Jenny Sealey Reviewer: Tabitha McGrath The Public Reviews Rating: Almost reaching the end of it’s nationwide tour, Nona Shepphard’s Signs of a Star Shaped Diva delighted yet another enchanted audience at the intimate Door Studio in the Birmingham Rep Theatre. A concept of Jenny Sealey’s, artistic director of disabled-led theatre group, [...]

Writer John Buchan Adaptor: Patrick Barlow Director Maria Aitken Reviewer: Helen Chapman The Public Reviews Rating: John Buchan’s renowned novel The 39 Steps has enjoyed enormous success on the West End stage, as adapted by Patrick Barlow. Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award in 2007 and two Tony Awards in 2008, The 39 Steps had a lot to [...]

Writer: Lutz Hubner Translator: Zoe Svendsen Director: Rae McKen Reviewer: Helen Chapman The Public Reviews Rating: The Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company has produced a striking, and moving presentation of Lutz Hubner’s Respect. Translated effectively by Zoe Svendsen, Respect is based around the psychological assessment of two young men as they await trial for the murder and attempted murder [...]

Writer: Julian Barnes Adaptor: David Edgar Director: Rachel Kavanaugh Reviewer: Helen Chapman The Public Reviews Rating: George Edlaji was the son of a Parsee vicar, borught up in Wyrley, Staffordshire in the early 20th Century. Arthur and George is based on the real life case of Edalji as he was wrongly convicted of maiming animals, a crime that [...]

Writer: Spike Milligan Adaptor: Ben Powe and Tim Carroll Director: Tim Carroll Reviewer: Helen Chapman The Public Reviews Rating: Spike Milligan is fondly known for his contribution to the music and comedy throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, most famously remembered for writing and performing in The Goon Show. Perhaps what is less known about [...]

Choreographer/director: Guiseppe Arena Music: Silvio Amato Reviewer: Helen Chapman The Public Reviews Rating: Everybody knows the story of Snow White: a beautiful girl is cast under a spell that robs her of life, until her handsome prince saves her and they are bound by love. So it would take something spectacular to bring this well known tale to [...]