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Index to Reviews on the British Theatre Guide (G)

British theatre reviews from London, Edinburgh, the rest of the UK, and New York.

The Gabriels by Van Badham (Floodtide at the Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2006)

Gagarin Way by Gegory Burke (Traverse: Edinburgh Fringe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

Gagarin Way by Gregory Burke (Ustinov Studio, Bath). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2009)

Galanteries, The Dance House, Elite Syncopations by the Birmingham Royal Ballet (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2009)

Galanteries, The Dance House, Elite Syncopations by the Birmingham Royal Ballet (York Theatre Royal and touring). Reviewer: Cecily Boyes (2009)

Galileo Galilei by Philip Glass (opera) (Barbican - BITE:02). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Galina Ulanova Russian Ballet Icons Gala (Ensemble Productions, The Galina Ulanova Foundation and St. Petersburg City Administration at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

Gambling by Raz Shaw & Georgina Lamb, text by Tom Holloway (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The Game by Harold Brighouse (Northern Broadsides at Watford Palace Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2010)

The Game Hunter by Georges Feydeau, translated by Richard Cottrell (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Game of Love and Chance by Pierre Marivaux, translated by Neil Bartlett (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catch[pole (2011)

Games by James Saunders (Orange Tree, Richmond), Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

The Garden by Graeae Theatre Company & Strange Fruit (St Alfege Park, Greenwich). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Gardenia by Les Ballets C de la B (Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Terry O'Donovan (2011)

Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton (Nottingham Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

Gates of Gold by Frank McGuinness (Finborough). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Gates of Gold by Frank McGuinness (Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2006)

Gates of Gold by Frank McGuinness (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

Gaudeamus by Peter Morris (Arcola). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Gefen Baladi (Native Vine) by Amnon Levi and Rami Danon (Cameri Theatre, Tel Aviv). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson (Walter Kerr Theater, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Generations by Debbie Tucker Green (Young Vic Maria Studio). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Generous by Michael Healey (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Melissa Poll (2010)

A Genesis of Karma: Three Faces of Evil by Gopi Warrier (New End Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2011)

The Genius of Ray Charles - created and produced by David King (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2005)

The Gentle Hook by Francis Durbridge (Grand Theatre, Swansea, and touring). Reviwer: Tony Layton (2004)

The Gentlemen by Simon Glass (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Gentleman from Olmedo by Lope de Vega, in a new translation by David Johnson (Watermill, Newbury). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2004)

The Gentlemen's Tea Drinking Society by Richard Dormer (Ransom Productions at the Old Museum Arts Centre, Belfast, and touring). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2009)

Geoff Dead: Disco For Sale by Fiona Evans (Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood (Birmingham Stage Company at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, and touring). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2010)

Gertrude, Queen of Denmark by Sarah Lawson (Act Provocateur at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre). Reviewer: Norman Franklin (2007)

Gertrude's Secret A series of monologues by Benedick West (New End). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Gertrude's Secret by Benedick West (Pure Bedlam Productions at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

Get Away by Greg MacArthur (Second Glance Theatre at the Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)

Get Carter adapted for the stage by Jonathan Holloway from the novel by Ted Lewis (Red Shift Theatre Company at the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Get Happy! Written and performed by Debbie Saloman (King's Head). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2007)

Gethsemane by David Hare (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Gethsemane by David Hare (National Theatre production at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

Get Off At Gateshead by Ian Skelton (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

Get Santa! by Antony Neilson, music by Nick Powell (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Getting Away by Sarah Henley (Giant Olive at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Getting Out by Sarah Henley (Lion and Unicorn Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Ghetto Klown by John Leguizamo (WestBeth Entertainment in association with the Soho Theatre at the Charing Cross Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2011)

Get Up and Tie Your Fingers by Ann Coburn, with a vocal score by Karen Wimhurst (The Guild of Lillians at the Customs House, South Shields, and touring). Reviewer:Peter Lathan (2005)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Igmar Bergman (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Richard Harris (Logos Theatre Company at the New Wimbledon Studio). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Amelia Bullmore (Gate, Notting Hill). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Frank McGuinness (Bristol Old Vic). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2007)

Ghosts, or Those Who Return by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Arcola). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Erik Skuggevik and the director and cast (Octagon Theatre, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen in a version by Frank McGuinness (Duchess Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Ghosts (Spoken) by Henrik Ibsen (Toneelgroep Amsterdam at the Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Michael Meyer (BBC DVD: the Judi Dench Collection). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Ghost Stories by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury (2010)

Ghost Stories by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman (Duke of York's Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Ghost the Musical Book & lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin, music & lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard (Opera House, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Ghost the Musical Book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin, music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard (Piccadilly Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley (Theatre Royal, Nottingham). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley (Ian Dickens Productions at the Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

The Giant by Antony Sher (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Gifted by Peter Billingham (White Bear Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

The Gift of Lightning by David Gilna (Red Lightning Productions at the Waterloo East Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2011)

Gigi book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, based on the novel by Collett (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)

The Gigli Concert by Tom Murphy (Finborough). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Gilbert Is Dead by Robin French (Shining Man Productions at Hoxton Hall). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Gilgamesh by Uncle Semolina (& Friends) (Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me adapted by Tim Kane from the book by Roald Dahl, music by Ben Glasstone and lyrics by Roald Dahl and Ben Glasstone (Little Angel Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)

The Girlfriend Experience by Alecky Blythe (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Girlfriend Experience by Alecky Blythe (Young Vic). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury (2009)

A Girl in a Car with a Man by Bob Evans (Young Playwrights Season at the Royal Court). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Girl in the Goldfish Bowl by Morris Panych (Crucible Studio, Sheffield). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2005)

The Girl in the Yellow Dress by Craig Higginson (Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

The Girl in the Yellow Dress by Craig Higginson (Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2011)

The Girls from Poppyfield Close by Alison Carr (Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2011)

Girls Night by Louise Roche (Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2011)

Girls' Night Out by Dave Simpson from an idea by Paul Farrah (Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: John Dixon (2010)

Girl With a Pearl Earring by David Joss Buckley, based on the novel by Tracy Chevalier (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Girl with Red Hair by Sharman MacDonald (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2005)

The Girl with the Red Hair by Sharman Macdonald (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Giselle (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2009)

Giselle (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

Glamour by Stephen Lowe (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2009)

Glaspell Shorts by Susan Glaspell (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2008)

Glass Eels by Nell Leyshon (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (DVD of the 1973-4 film version). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Manchester Royal Exchange production at the Theatre Royal, Bath, and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2008)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Shared Experience at Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (New Vic Theatre & Oldham Coliseum Theatre co-production at the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (New Vic Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre co-production at the Oldham Coliseum). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

The Glass Mountain by Anna Reynolds (Trestle Theatre Company at The Tobacco Factory, Bristol, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2009)

The Glass Room by Ryan Craig (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The Glass Slipper by Stephen Sharkey, music by Sam Kenyon (Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2011)

The Glee Club by Richard Cameron (Duchess). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

The Glee Club by Richard Cameron (Bush Theatre/Bolton Octagon at the West Yorkshire Playhouse). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2004)

The Glee Club by Richard Cameron (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

The Glee Club by Richard Cameron (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet (Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

The Globe Mysteries in a new version by Tony Harrison (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

Glorious! by Peter Quilter (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Glorious! by Peter Quilter (Duchess Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2005)

Glorious by Rajni Shah Projects (part of the SPILL Festival of Performance, at the Silk Street Theatre, Barbican). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? by Edward Albee (Almeida). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Go-Between by David Wood, based on the novel by LP Hartley (Royal & Derngate/West Yorkshire Playhouse/Derby Live co-production at the Royal & Derngate, Northampton). Reviewer: John Johnson (2011)

The Goblin Who Saved Christmas by Susan Mulholland, with music by Beccy Owen (Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

Gob Squad's Kitchen (You've Never Had It So Good) devised by the cast after Andy Warhol (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

God Bless Thee Jacky Maddison by Tom Hadaway (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

The God Botherers by Richard Bean (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

God in Ruins by Anthony Neilson (RSC at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton (Gielgud). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton (Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2009)

The God of Hell by Sam Shepard (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The God of Soho by Chris Hannan (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

God's Ear by Jenny Scwartz (The Vineyard Theatre, New York City). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2008)

Godspell Conceived By John-Michael Tebelak; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2007)

The Gods Weep by Dennis Kelly (Royal Shakespeare Company at the Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Going Dutch by John Godber (Hull Truck at the Grand Opera House, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2005)

Going Dutch by John Godber (Hull Truck at the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Going Gently by Thomas Ellice, based on the novel by Robert C. S. Downs (DVD: part of the Judi Dench Collection). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Going Potty by Kate Wyvill (Sanity Productions Unlimited at the New End Theatre, Hampstead). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Going to the Chapel by Mike Akers (Salberg Studio, Salisbury). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2003)

Gold! Written and directed by Simon Stallworthy (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

Golda's Balcony by William Gibson (Helen Hayes Theater, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Golda's Balcony by William Gibson (Shaw Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Golden Ass by Peter Oswald, adapted from the Latin of Lucius Apuleius (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Golden Boy Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, Original Book by Clifford Odets and William Gibson, Director/Librettist Rick Jacobs (Greenwich Theatre). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Ray Spencer and Graeme Thompson (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Emily Taylor (2008)

The Gold Rush by Pete Talbot (Rude Mechanical Theatre Company on tour). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Golf the Musical by Michael Roberts (Ha Comedy Club, West 46th Street, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan (ENO at the Coliseum). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Gone by Glyn Cannon (New Ambassadors). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Gone Home by John Corwin (Manhattan Theatre Club, New York). Reviewer: Phlip Fisher (2003)

Gone Missing (A Show about Things Lost and Found) by Steve Cosson and members of The Civilians (Gate, Notting Hill). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Gone Missing by Steve Cosson and The Civilians (Barrow Street Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Goner by Brian Parks (Kraine Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Gone to Earth by Helen Edmundson (Bristol Old Vic and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2004)

Gone Too Far! by Bola Agbaje (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Gone Too Far! by Bola Agbaje (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

Gone With the Wind - based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell, book and lyrics by Margaret Martin, adapted by Trevor Nunn, music by Margaret Martin (New London Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Gong Donkeys by Richard Cameron (Bush). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Good by C P Taylor (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Goodbye Barcelona book by Judith Johnson, music and lyrics by K.S. Lewkowicz (Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Goodbye Jimmy by Alasdair Gray (A Play, A Pie and a Pint at the Jamhouse, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)

The Good Companions by JB Priestley, adapted for the stage by Bob Eaton and Sayan Kent (New Wolsey, Ipswich). Reviwer: Jill Sharp (2003)

The Good Family by Joakim Pirinen, translated by Gregory Motton (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The Good Hope by Herman Heijermans, translated by Lee Hall (Cottesloe, RNT). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

The Goodnight Bird by Colleen Murphy (part of the In Their Place season at the Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

A Good Night Out in the Valleys by Alan Harris (National Theatre Wales at the Blackwood Miners' Institute and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2010)

Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian, adapted by David Wood (Children's Touring Partnership at the Civic Theatre, Darlington, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2011)

The Good Soldier from the novel by Ford Maddox Ford, adapted by Julian Mitchell (Ustinov, Theatre Royal Bath). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2010)

The Good Soul of Szechuan by Bertolt Brecht, translated by David Harrower (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Good Soul of Szechuan by Bertolt Brecht, translated by David Harrowe, (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

The Good, the Bad and Jemma Clarke by Katherine A Dunn (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)

Good to Firm by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2002)

Good with People by David Harrower (Paines Plough/Òran Mór production, part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2010)

Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake, adapted by John Constable (David Glass Ensemble at Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2007)

Gospels of Childhood The Triptych by Teatr ZAR, Poland (Barbican Centre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Gotcha by Barrie Keeffe (Jagged Fence at the Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Tobias Chapple (2011)

Go to Gaza, Drink the Sea by Justin Butcher and Ahmed Masoud (Passion Pit Theatre and Zeitgeist Theatre at Theatro Technis). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance Directed by Chris Jordan, musical direction by Robert Cousins, choreography by Nick Winston (Darlington Civic Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance Directed by Chris Jordan, musical direction by Robert Cousins, choreography by Nick Winston (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2010)

Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (Bayreuth Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Got to be Happy by Simon Burt (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol, adapted by Adrian Mitchell (Communicado and the Tron Theatre at theTraverse Theatre, Edinburgh, and touring (2010). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2010)

The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol, in a version by David Harrower (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

The Graduate - Original production adapted and directed by Terry Johnson (Theatre Royal Newcastle: on tour). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

The Graduate adapted by Terry Johnson (New Vic, Newcastle under Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

The Graduate by Terry Johnson (Tabs Productions at the Customs House, South Shields, and touring). Reviewer: Emily Taylor (2009)

The Graduate by Charles Webb, adapted by Terry Johnson (TABS Productions at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2010)

Graffiti by Richard Leighton (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs: Young Writers' Festival 2002). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Grand Hotel - Book by Luther Davis, Music and Lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest with additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Grand Inquisitor from The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, adapted by Marie Hélène Estienne (Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Grand Slam by Lloyd Evans (King's Head Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Graft by Martina Cole, adapted for the stage by Patrick Prior (Theatre Royal Stratford East). Reviewer: HOward Loxton (2011)

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, in a vew version by Tim Baker (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, adapted by Frank Galati (Chichester Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2009)

The Grapes of Wrath adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck (English Touring Theatre at Birmingham REP). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2009)

The Grapes of Wrath adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck (English Touring Theatre at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2009)

Grasses of a Thousand Colours by Wallace Shawn (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Grass Is Greener by Hugh and Margaret Williams (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2009)

Grave Goods by Anne Neville (part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival: Disordered Speech at the Midland Hotel, Manchester). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)

Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (Empire Theatre, Sunderland, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Katharine Capocci (2005)

Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Katharine Capocci (2006)

Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (Piccadilly Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

The Great British Country Fete by Russell Kane with songs by Michael Bruce (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Great Dames created and performed by Christine Pedi (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2009)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by John Clifford (Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2005)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Nick Ormerod and Declan Donnellan (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by John Clifford (Northern Stage at the Gala, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by John Clifford (Northern Stage at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Stewart Howson (Northumberland Touring Theatre at the Pride of Place Festival 2006). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2006)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Hugh Leonard (Brockley Jack Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2007)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Theresa Heskins (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2008)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Neil Bartlett (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Tanika Gupta (English Touring Theatre at Watford Palace Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Tanika Gupta (English Touring Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre production at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Neil Bartlett (Watermill Theatre, Newbury). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2011)

The Great Extension by Cosh Omar (Theatre Royal, Stratford East). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

The Great Game: Afghanistan (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Great Game: Afghanistan (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

The Great Highway by August Strindberg, translated by Gregory Motton, at the Gate, Notting Hill. Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Great Pretenders - original music & lyrics by Neil Harrison, book by Simon Jermond & Neil Harrison (Upstairs at the Gatehouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

The Great Puppet Horn by Pangolin's Teatime (Pleasance Theatre, Islington, part of the Suspense London Puppetry Festival). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2009)

The Great Theatre of the World by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, adapted by Adrian Mitchell (Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2007)

Green Beans by Rosalind Wyllie (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Greenland by Moira Buffini, Matt Charman, Penelope Skinner and Jack Thorne (RNT Lyttleton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

The Green Man by Doug Lucie (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Greenwash by David Lewis (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Grenades by Tara McKevitt (Mephisto Theatre Company at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow). Reviewer: Alison Burns (2011)

Greta Garbo Came to Donegal by Frank McGuinness (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Grey Gardens Book by Doug Wright, Music by Scott Frankel, Lyrics by Michael Korie (Walter Kerr Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Grief by Mike Leigh (RNT Cottesloe Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Grimm Tales adapted from the Brothers Grimm by Carol Ann Duffy, dramatised by Tim Supple (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

The Grouch adapted from Molière's The Misanthrope by Ranjit Bolt (West Yorkshire Playhouse). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2008)

The Ground Beneath Her Feet After the novel of the same name by Salman Rushdie. Composer: Victoria Borisova-Ollas; librettist: Edward Kemp; film by Mike Figgis, part of the Manchester International Festival (Bridgewater Hall, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

The Gruffalo Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)

Grumpy Old Women 2: Chin Up Britain by Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder (Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2010)

Guantanamo Baywatch by Justin Butcher (New Players Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Guantanamo - Honor Bound to Defend Freedom by Victoria Brittain and Gillian Slovo (Tricycle). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Guardians by Peter Morris (MahWaff Theatre Company at Theatre 503). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2005)

A Guide to Sexual Misery written and performed by Wolfgang Weinberger (Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Beth O'Brien (2009)

A Guide to Sexual Misery written and performed by Wolfgang Weinberger (Duchess Theatre). Reviewer: Sacha Voit (2009)

Guinea Pig Solo by Brett C Leonard (Public Theater, New York). Review by Julie-Ann Marshall (2004)

Gulliver by Kit Lambert (Hijinx Theatre Company at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2009)

GuruGuru by Ant Hampton, in collaboration with Joji Koyama and Isambard Khroustaliov (part of Sprint 2010 at Camden People's Theatre). Reviewer: Sacha Voit (2010)

Gutenberg! The Musical! Written and performed by Anthony King and Scott Brown (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviwer: John Thaxter (2006)

Guys and Dolls - Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on the stories and characters of Damon Runyon (Donmar Warehouse at the Piccadilly Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Guys and Dolls by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows; based on story and characters of Damon Runyon; music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Guys and Dolls by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows; based on story and characters of Damon Runyon; music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2007)

Guys and Dolls by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows; based on story and characters of Damon Runyon; music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (Mayflower, Southampton, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)

Guys and Dolls - Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on the stories and characters of Damon Runyon (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2011)

Guys and Dolls Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows (Ovation Productions at Upstairs at the Gatehouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Gypsy - book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (St James Theatre, New York City). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2008)

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