British theatre reviews from London, Edinburgh, the rest of the UK,
and New York.
Jack and the Beanstalk
(Panto at the Grand Theatre, Swansea). Reviewer: Graham Williams (2004)
Jack and the Beanstalk
(Panto at the King's Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody
(2004)
Jack and the Beanstalk
(Panto at Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)
Jack and the Beanstalk
by Nicholas Pegg (Panto at the Harrogate Theatre). Reviewer: J.D.
Atkinson (2005)
Jack and the Beanstalk
by David Lee (Pantoni Pantomimes at the Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2005)
Jack and the Beanstalk by
Michael Harrison (Qdos Entertainment at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)
Jack and the Beanstalk
Book by Jonathan Harvey, Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony
Drewe (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Jack and the Beanstalk written
and directed by Graeme Thompson (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2007)
Jack and the Beanstalk
by Paul Hendy (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford). Reviewer: Sheila
Connor (2007)
Jack and the Beanstalk
written and directed by James Barry (Theatre Royal, Winchester), Revciewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2008)
Jack and the Beanstalk by
Richard Bean, Joel Horwood, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Ché Walker
(Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)
Jack and the Beanstalk by
Brenda Lafevere (Duo Pantomimes Ltd at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich).
Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)
Jack and the Beanstalk
by Marc Day (Millfield Arts Centre, Enfield). Reviewer: Simon Sladen
(2010)
Jack and the Beanstalk written
and directed by Susie McKenna (Hackney Empire). Reviewer: Howard Loxton
(2010)
Jack and the Beanstalk by
Brendan Healy (Newcastle Pantomime Company at the Tyne Theatre &
Opera House, Newcastle). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)
Jack and the Beanstalk by Andrew Pollard (Watford Palace Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)
Jack and the Beanstalk by Gerry Tebbutt, based on an original script by Chris Jordan (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)
Jack and the Beanstalk by Mark Clements, original songs by Ben Occhipinti and Mark Powell (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2011)
Jack and the Beanstalk by Simon Stallworthy (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2011)
Jack and the Beanstalk by Michael Gattrell (Michael Gattrell for Horsham District Council at The Capitol, Horsham). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)
The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs
adapted by David Edgar (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole
(2004)
Jamaica Inn by Daphne du
Maurier, in a new adaption by Lisa Evans (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2004)
Jamaica Inn by Daphne
du Maurier, adapted by Lisa Evan (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)
James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl, adapted for the stage by David Wood (Octagon, Bolton).
Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)
James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood (Royal Theatre, Northampton).
Reviewer: John Johnson (2008)
James Son of James by Michael
Keegan-Dolan and Fabulous Beast Theatre (Northern Stage, Newcastle,
and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)
James Son of James by Michael
Keegan-Dolan and Fabulous Beast Theatre (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield,
and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2008)
Jane Bond by Lip Service Theatre
(York Theatre Royal and touring). Reviewer: Cecily Boyes (2007)
Jane Eyre Adapted and directed
by Polly Teale, from the novel by Charlotte Brontë (Shared Experience
at the Arts Theatre, Cambridge, and touring). Reviewer: Robert William
(2006)
Jane Eyre by Charlotte
Brontë, adpated by Polly Teale (Shared Experience at the Trafalgar
Studios). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)
The Jasmine Road by Ghazi
Hussein (Theatre Workshop, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody
(2003)
Jason
and the Argonauts (BAC). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)
Jason and the Argonauts by
Robert Forrest (Visible Fictions at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring).
Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)
Jason and the Argonauts adapted
by Phil Wilmott (The Steam Industry at The Scoop). Reviewer: Howard
Loxton (2009)
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only
by Jay Johnson (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)
JB Shorts 3 (Joshua Brooks
Pub, Manchester). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2010)
JB Shorts 6 (Joshua Brooks,
Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)
Jeans Generation by
Nikolay Khalezin with participation of Natalia Koliada (Belarus Free
Theatre at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2008)
Jeff Koons by Rainald Goetz,
translated by David Tushingham (ATC at the Traverse, Edinburgh). Reviewer:
Rachel Lynn Brody (2004)
Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell by
Keith Waterhouse (Garrick). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell
by Keith Waterhouse (Organised Chaos Productions at Studio Salford).
Reviewer: Helen Nugent (2010)
Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell
by Keith Waterhouse (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer:
Sheila Connor (2011)
Jekyll and Hyde - Book and
lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, music by Frank Wildorn (Sunderland Empire
and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)
Jekyll and Hyde - Book
and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, music by Frank Wildhorn (Palace Theatre,
Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: Helen Nugent (2011)
Jenufa by Gabriela Preissová,
adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker (Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Lenni
Varvarides (2007)
Jenufa by Leoš Janácek
(Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff). Reviewer:
Pete Wood (2008)
Jenufa by Leoš Janácek
(Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton, and touring).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)
Jerry Springer - The Opera
: music by Richard Thomas, book by Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas
(RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)
Jerry Springer the Opera
: Music by Richard Thomas, book and lyrics by Stewart Lee and Richard
Thomas (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan
(2006)
Jersey Boys Book by Marshall
Brickman and Rick Elice, Music by Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by Bob Crewe
(Prince Edward). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)
Jerusalem by Simon Armitage
(West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2005)
Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth
(Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)
Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth
(Apollo Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)
Jest End conceived by Garry
Anthony Lake (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2009)
Jesus Christ Superstar by
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
Jesus Christ Superstar by Tim
Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2005)
Jesus Hopped the A Train
by Stephen Adly Guirgis (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2002)
Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train
by Stephen Adly Guirgis (Synergy Theatre Project at Trafalgar Studios).
Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)
Jesus, My Boy by John Dowie
(Pleasance Theatre, Islington). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2009)
Jesus: The Wasted Years
by Robert Meakin (Old Red Lion Theatre). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury
(2009)
Jet Set Go! book and lyrics
by Jake Brunger and music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary (Take Note Theatre
at the Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2009)
Jewels choreographed by George
Balanchine (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera
Liber (2009)
Jewels choreographed by
George Balanchine (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer:
Vera Liber (2011)
The Jewish Wife by Bertolt
Brecht (BAC). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)
Jewtopia by Bryan Fogel and
Sam Wolfson (Westside Theatre Downstairs, New York). Reviewer: Phlip
Fisher (2007)
Jiggery Pokery: A Homage to Charles
Hawtrey Amanda Lawrence (Battersea Arts Centre). Reviewer:
Matt Boothman (2009)
Jihad! The Musical by Zoe Samuel
and Benjamin Scheuer (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan
(2010)
Jim Bailey as Judy Garland (Leicester
Square Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2009)
Jimmy by Marie Brassard (Barbican
Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Jingo by Charles Wood (Primavera
Productions at the Finborough). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)
Jitney by August Wilson (RNT
Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)
Joan Rivers - A Work in Progress
by a Life in Progress by Joan Rivers, Douglas Bernstein and
Denis Markell (Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2008)
Joe and I by Laurie Slade (Plunge
Productions at the King's Head). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2005)
Joe Guy by Roy Williams (Soho
Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
by August Wilson (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)
John Bull's Other Island by
George Bernard Shaw (Tricycle, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
John Gabriel Borkman
by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Stephen Murine (English Touring Theatre
at the Richmond Theatre).Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
John Gabriel Borkman by Henrik
Ibsen, in a new version by David Eldridge (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2007)
Johnno by David Malouf, adapted
for the stage by Stephen Edward (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve
Orme (2007)
Johnny Guitar : Book by
Nicholas van Hoogstraten, music and lyrics by Martin Silvestri and
Joel Higgins (Century Center for the Performing Arts, New York), Reviewer:
Catherine Lamm (2004)
John Shuttleworth - The Minor
Tour (and Other Mythological Creatures) (Tobacco Factory,
Bristol, and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2008)
Jolson and Co - the Musical by
Stephen Mo Hannan and Jay Berkow (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford,
and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2009)
Jolson and Co - the Musical
by Stephen Mo Hannan and Jay Berkow (Sunderland Empire and touring).
Reviewer: John Dixon (2009)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Derby Assembly Rooms, and touring).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Sunderland
Empire and touring). Reviewer: John Dixon (2007)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Adelphi). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2007)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Loyd Webber (Theatre Royal,
Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: V Mitchell (2008)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Loyd Webber (Lyceum, Sheffield,
and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2008)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Palace Theatre,
Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2009)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Lyceum Theatre,
Sheffield, and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2009)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Darlington
Civic Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
(Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, and touring). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2011)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
(Opera House, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: Helen Nugent (2011)
Joseph K by Tom Basden, based
on the short story by Franz Kafka (Gate Theatre, Notting Hill). Reviewer:
Emma Berge (2010)
The Journey written and performed
by Xanthe Gresham (York Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Cecily Boys (2008)
Journey's End by R C Sherriff
(Comedy Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Journey's End by R C Sherriff
(Playhouse Theatre). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)
Journey's End by R C
Sherriff (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter
Lathan (2004)
Journey's End by R C
Sheriff (Grand Opera House, York, and touring). Reviewer J D Atkinson
(2005)
Journey's End by R.C.Sherriff
(New Ambassadors). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)
Journey's End by R
C Sherriff (Arden Theatre Company at Arc, Stockton). Reviewer: Peter
Lathan (2007)
Journey's End by R
C Sherriff (Icarus Theatre Collective, Original Theatre Company, and
Anvil Arts in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre, at The
Haymarket, Basingstoke). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)
Journey's End by
R C Sherriff (Icarus Theatre Collective, Original Theatre Company,
and Anvil Arts in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre, at
the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge
(2010)
Journey's End by R C
Sherriff (Richmond Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)
Journey's End by R C
Sherriff (Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, and touring). Reviewer: Robin Strapp
(2011)
Journey's End by R C
Sherriff (Duke of York's Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)
Journey's End by R
C Sherriff (New Victoria Theatre, Woking,and touring). Reviewer: Sheila
Connor (2011)
The Joy of Politics by Andrew
Jones, Cal McCrystal and Ciaran Murtagh (The Black Sheep at the Warehouse
Theatre, Croydon). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2009)
A Journey to London by
John Vanbrugh and James Saunders (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer:
John Thaxter (2005)
The Judas Tree choreographed
by Kenneth MacMillan (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewr:
Vera Liber (2010)
The Judge's House by John
Goodrum, based on a story by Bram Stoker (Rumpus Theatre Company at
the Customs House, South Shields, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan
(2004)
Judgment Day by Ödön
von Horváth, in a new version by Christopher Hampton (Almeida
Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)
Jukai by Theatre Témoin
(Blue Elephant Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2010)
Julie Atherton: No Space for Air
(Neil Eckersley & Paul Spicer for Speckulation at the Apollo,
Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Anita Butler (2011)
Juliet and Her Romeo adapted
by Tom Morris and Sean O'Connor from Shakespeare (Bristol Old Vic).
Reviewer: Pete Wood (2010)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (RSC Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002).
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody
(2003)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (BITE:05 at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2005)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer:
Pete Wood (2009)
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
(Royal Shakespeare Company at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer:
Kevin Quarmby (2009)
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
(Lazarus Theatre Company at the Blue Elephant Theatre). Reviewer:
Kevin Quarmby (2009)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)
Julius Caesar by William
Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at The Roundhouse). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2010)
Jump Originally conceived and written
by the Yegam Theatre Company (Peacock Theatre). Reviewer: Bronagh
Taggart (2007)
Jump Yegam Theatre Company (Peacock
Theatre, Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2009)
Jump! by Lisa McGee (Live Theatre,
Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)
Jumpers by Tom Stoppard (RNT
Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Jumpy by April De Angelis (Royal
Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)
Jump You Bastard! by Paul Buie
(Customs House, South Shields: February New Writing Festival). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2005)
The Jungle Book - Adapted
by Stuart Paterson from the book by Rudyard Kipling. Music by BB Cooper
with lyrics by Barb Jungr (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer:
Wayne Miller (2006)
The Jungle Book adapted
for the stage by Staurt Paterson from the book by Rudyard Kipling
(Birmingham Stage Company at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, and touring).
Reviewer: Philip Seager (2008)
Juno and the Paycock by
Seán O'Casey (Abbey Theatre Dublin/National Theatre London
co-production, part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival at
the Abbey Theatre, Dublin). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)
Juno and the Paycock
by Sean O'Casey (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, and National Theatre co-production
at the RNT Lyttelton Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)
Jus' Like That: A Night Out with Tommy
Cooper by John Fisher (Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, and touring).
Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2010)
Just a Bloke by David Watson
(Royal Court Theatre Upstairs: Young Writers' Festival 2002). Reviewer:
Phlip Fisher (2002)
Justice by Christopher Hanvey
(Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Lennie Varvarides (2005)
Justifying War - Scene from the
Hutton Inquiry edited by Richard Norton-Taylor (Tricycle,
Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Justitia conceived by Jasmin
Vardimon and the company (Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells and touring).
Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2007)
Justitia conceived by Jasmin
Vardimon and the company (Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells). Reviewer:
Terry O'Donovan (2009)
Just So : Music by George Stiles;
book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe (Chichester Festival). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2004).
Just So music
by George Stiles, book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, inspired by the
Just So Stories of Rudyard Kipling (Tabard Theatre). Reviewer:
Lizzie Singh (2010)
The Just So Stories
by Rudyard Kipling (Red Table Theatre at the Pleasance Theatre, Islington).
Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)
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