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Writers: Antony Jay, Jonathon Lynn Director: Jonathon Lynn Reviewer: Jane Pink The Public Reviews Rating:   I am of the generation that remembers their parents laughing heartily at Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds in the original BBC versions of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister in the 1980s. It was a hugely popular series and [...]

Theatre often has its finger firmly on the pulse of modern society – sometimes, such as in the case of the Tricycle Theatre’s rapid response to the summer riots, even more so than those in power. This week’s top picks recognise theatre’s power to respond to and reflect our world with a selection of plays [...]

Script: Helen Edmundson Music and lyrics: Neil Hannon Director: Tom Morris Reviewer: Ian Foster The Public Reviews Rating: Originally a big success for the Bristol Old Vic last Christmas, Swallows and Amazons was revived for this festive season and has just spent a month in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre ahead of an extensive UK tour. [...]

Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Director: Victor Smirnov-Golovanov Choreographers: Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, Lyudmila Nerubashenko Conductor: Igor Shavruk Reviewer: Gina Skillings The Public Reviews Rating: Founded by former Bolshoi Ballet soloist and choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, for the past 20 years Moscow City Ballet has been one of Russia’s most successful touring companies and is accompanied by a live orchestra. In the [...]

Music: Prokofiev Choreographer: Victor Smirnov Golovanog Reviewer : Steve Turner The Public Reviews Rating: Prokofiev’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tale of the doomed lovers is brought spectacularly to life in this production by the Moscow City Ballet. Originally rejected by both the Kirov and the Bolshoi before its premiere in 1938 this notoriously difficult ballet seems to have [...]

Music and lyrics: Stephen Sondheim Book: Hugh Wheeler Director: Jonathan Kent Reviewer: Ian Foster The Public Reviews Rating: One of the few Stephen Sondheim shows not to receive a major production in London in his 80th birthday year, Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street now receives attention from Chichester Festival Theatre with an excellent revival [...]

Missed out on an acclaimed production or craving another chance to see an old favourite? Get another opportunity to see old classics and more recent productions alike with this week’s selection of revivals across the country. Picks by Catherine Love 1) SWEENEY TODD – CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE For those who like their musicals with gore [...]

There’s nothing like real life for a bit of inspiration and this week’s theatre choices all have their basis in true stories. From historical figures to famous monarchs to pillars of culture, real people are placed centre stage in our top picks for the next seven days. Picks by Catherine Love 1) THE MADNESS OF [...]