British theatre reviews from London, Edinburgh, the rest of the UK,
and New York.
ma - Akram Khan Company (Theatre
Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Edward Hall's production at the Albery). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2002)
Macbeth by William
Shakespeare (Nomadic Players at Aberystwyth Castle). Reviewer: Rebecca
Nesvet (Theatre in Wales) (2002)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(BITE:03 at the Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Macbeth in a simplified,
musical version by Shakespeare 4 Kidz (Empire Theatre, Sunderland,
and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Out of Joint at the Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Macbeth by William
Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter
Lathan (2004)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Almeida). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Macbeth by William
Shakespeare (RSC at the Albery). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2005)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Leicester Haymarket). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(theatre babel at the Gala, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter
Lathan (2005)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: J. D. Atkinson (2007)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Dancing Shadows Theatre Company at the Pleasance, Islington). Reviewer:
Gill Stoker (2007)
Macbeth by William
Shakespeare (Minerva Theatre, Chichester). Reviewer: Sheila Connor
(2007)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(RSC at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
(Chichester Festival production at the Gielgud Theatre). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2007)
Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi
and Francesco Maria Piave (Metroplitan Opera, New York). Revier: Rivka
Jocobson (2007)
Macbeth 101 - That Play by
William Shakespeare adapted by Tom Gualtieri with Heather Hill (Midtown
International Theatre Festival, New York). Reviewer: Catherine Lamm
(2003)
Macbeth on the Estate
(BBC2) by William Shakespeare (adapted). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (1997)
Macbett by Eugene Ionesco, English
version by Tanya Ronder (RSC at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2007)
Mack and Mabel Music &
lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart, revisions by Francine
Pascal (Palace Theatre, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: David
Chadderton (2006)
Mack and Mabel Music &
lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart, revisions by Francine
Pascal (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer:
Sheila Connor (2006)
M.A.D. by David Eldridge (Bush Theatre).
Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Madama Butterfly by Puccini
(Ukrainian National Opera of Odessa at the Sunderland Empire). Reviewer:
Wayne Miller (2005)
Madam Butterfly by Giacomo
Puccini (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2006)
Madama Butterfly by Giacomo
Puccini (Chisinau National Opera at the Bristol Hippodrome and touring).
Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)
Madam Butterfly by Giacomo
Puccini (Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff).
Reviewer: Pete Wood (2007)
Madama Butterfly by Giacomo
Puccini (Scottish Opera at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre). Reviewer:
Lucy Ribchester (2007)
Madama Butterfly by Giacomo
Puccini, libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica (Opera North
at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)
Madam Butterfly - Choreographed
by David Nixon (Northern Ballet Theatre at the Opera House, Manchester).
Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2006)
Madame Bovary - Breakfast with Emma
by Gustave Flaubert, adapted by Fay Weldon (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2003)
A Madman Sings to the Moon
by Mark Thompson (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn
Brody (2004)
The Madness of George Dubla
by Justin Butcher (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
The Madness of King George
by Alan Bennett (Birmingham Rep). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2003)
The Madras House by Harley
Granville Barker (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2006)
The Magic Flute - Music by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, text by Emmanuel Schikaneder, English translation
by Carol Ann Duffy. (Opera North on tour: Theatre Royal Newcastle).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)
The Magic Flute - Music
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, text by Emmanuel Schikaneder, English
translation by Carol Ann Duffy. (Opera North at the Theatre Royal,
Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)
The Magic Flute by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart (Opera A La Carte at Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2006)
The Magic Flute by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart (Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre).
Reviewer: Peter Wood (2008)
The Magic Flute by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart (Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)
The Magic Flute / Impempe Yomlingo
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, adapted by Mark Dormford-May (Young Vic).
Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Mahabharata (Palace Theatre,
Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2007)
Mahabharata (Edinburgh
Festival Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2007)
The Maids based on the play
by Jean Genet (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)
Major Barbara by George
Bernard Shaw (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)
Major Barbara by George
Bernard Shaw (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Major Barbara by George
Bernard Show (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)
Make and Break by Michael
Frayn (DVD: The Judi Dench Collection). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2007)
Make Me a Song - the Music of William
Finn devised by Rob Ruggiero (New Players Theatre). Reviewer:
Sandra Giorgetti (2008)
The Malcontent
by John Marston (RSC at the Gielgud). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)
Mammals by Amelia Bullmore (Bush
Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Mammals by Amelia Bullmore
(Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
Mamillius adapted by Sheldon
Deckelbaum from The Winter's Tale (La Mama e.t.c., New York).
Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Man and Boy by Terrence Rattigan
(Duchess). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Mancub by Douglas Maxwell, adapted
from The Flight of the Cassowary by John Levert (Soho Theatre).
Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
The Mandate by Nikolai Erdman,
English version by Declan Donnelan (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2004)
A Man for All Seasons by Robert
Bolt (Mayflower, Southampton). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)
A Man for All Seasons by Robert
Bolt (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
A Manifesto for a New City
by Julia Darling (Northern Stage at the Queen's Hall, Hexham, and
touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)
The Man of Destiny by
George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Man of La Mancha by Dale
Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion (Royal Lyceum,
Edinburh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2007)
The Man of Mode by George
Etherege (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Manon Lescaut by Giacomo
Puccini (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)
The Man Who by Oliver Sacks,
Peter Brook and Marie-Helene Estienne (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2003)
The Man Who Cracked (Spike
Theatre at the Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool). Reviewer: Peter Lathan
(2004)
The Man Who Had All the Luck
by Arthur Miller (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)
The Man With Two Gaffers by
Blake Morrison (Northern Broadsides at the Theatre Royal, York, and
touring). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)
Map of the Heart by William
Nicholson (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
by August Wilson (Royal Exchange, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton
(2006)
Margaret Down Under by Alastair
Cording (Eastern Angles on tour). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2004)
Maria Friedman: Re-arranged
(Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)
Mariana Pineda by Federico
Garcia Lorca (Arcola). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Marianne Dreams by Catherine
Storr, adapted for the stage by Moira Buffini (Almeida). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2007)
Marieluise by Kerstin Specht,
translated by Rachael McGill (Gate Theatre, Notting Hill). Reviwer:
Philip Fisher (2004)
Marilyn and Ella by Bonnie
Greer (Theatre Royal, Stratford East). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)
Marilyn Case #81128 by
Brian Stewart (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Market Boy by David Eldridge
(RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Markings by Dominic Francis
(Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
The Mark Morris Dance Group 25th Anniversary
Tour (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter
Lathan (2005)
Marlon Brando's Corset by Guy
Jones (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford). Revoiewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart
and da Ponte, in a new translation by Tony Britten (Music Theatre
London at the Drill hall). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)
The Marriage of Figaro by
Mozart and da Ponte in a new translation by Michael Irwin (English
Touring Opera at the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2004)
The Marriage of Figaro
by Mozart and da Ponte (Savoy Opera at the Savoy Theatre). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2004)
The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, English translation
by Amanda Holden (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and
touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)
The Marriage of Figaro by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (English National Opera at the Coliseum).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)
The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais,
adapted by Ranjit Bolt (New Players Theatre and touring). Reviewer:
John Thaxter (2006)
The Marriage of Figaro by
Beaumarchais, adapted by Ranjit Bolt (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and
touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
The Marrying of Ann Leete by
Harley Granville Barker (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2004)
Marrying the Mistress
by David Taylor, from the novel by Joanna Trollope (Richmond Theatre
and touring). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2005)
Marrying the Mistress
by Joanna Trollope, adapted and directed by David Taylor (Theatre
Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Diane Kennedy (2006)
Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis
by Charlotte Jones (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole
(2006)
Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis
by Charlotte Jones (Birmingham Rep). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)
Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis
by Charlotte Jones (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer:
Sheila Connor (2007)
Mary Barton by Elizabeth
Gaskell, adapted by Rona Munro (Royal Exchange, Manchester). Reviewer:
David Chadderton (2006)
Mary Poppins (Prince Edward
Theatre). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)
Mary Stuart by Friedrich
Schiller; translated by Robert David MacDonald, adapted by Uzma Hameed
(Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)
Mary Stuart by Friedrich
Schiller, in a new version by Peter Oswald (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2005)
Mary Stuart by Friederich
Schiller, in a new version by Peter Oswald (Apollo Theatre). Reviewer:
John Thaxter (2005)
The Mask by Mamdouh Adwan
(Arab-Hebrew Theatre, Jaffa). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)
Masks and Faces by Charles
Reade and Tom Taylor (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2004)
The Masque of the Red Death
after Edgar Allan Poe (Punchdrunk at BAC). Reviewer: Howard Loxton
(2007)
Mass Appeal by Bill C Davis
(Finborough). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2006)
The Master and Margarita
by Mikhail Bulgakov in a new adaptation by David Rudkin (National
Youth Theatre at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2004)
The Master Builder by
Henrick Ibsen (Malvern Theatres and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood
(2003)
The Master Builder by Henrik
Ibsen (Albery Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Master Class by David Pownall
(Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)
Master Harold ... and the Boys
by Athol Fugard (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)
Master Harold and the Boys
by Athol Fugard (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Master of Mayhem by Julian
Harries (Eastern Angles TC at the Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich).
Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2004)
The Matchmaker
based on the book by John B Keane, adapted by Phyllis Ryan (Irish
Rep. Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Catherine Lamm
The Maths Tutor by Clare
McIntyre (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Matt and Ben by Mindy Kaling
and Brenda Withers (P.S. 122, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
A Matter of Life and Death
Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, adapted
by Emma Rice and Tom Morris (Kneehigh Theatre at the RNT Olivier).
Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Ma Vie en Rose Devised by the
company, based on the film by Alan Berliner (Young Vic). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2007)
Mazepa by Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky
(Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton, and touring).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)
Me and My Girl Book and Lyrics
by Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber; music by Noel Gay (New Victoria
Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
Measure for Measure by William
Shakespeare (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2003)
Measure for Measure by William
Shakespeare (RSC Newcastle season, at the Theatre Royal). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2003)
Measure for Measure by William
Shakespeare (Complicité at the RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2004)
Measure for Measure by William
Shakespeare (Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Meaure for Measure by
William Shakespeare (Complicité at the RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer:
John Thaxter (2006)
Measure for Measure by William
Shakespeare (Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer:
Pete Wood (2006)
Measure for Measure by
William Shakespeare (Baseless Fabric Theatre Company at the Bridewell).
Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)
Measure for Measure Malaya
adapted from William Shakspeare's play by Steam Industry (Riverside
Studios). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)
Medea Adapted from Euripides
by Peter McGarry (Eyewitness, part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival, at
Pure, Manchester). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)
The Medium by Menotti (Royal
Welsh College of Music and Drama at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff).
Reviewer: Tony Layton (2005)
Meeting Myself Coming
Back by Kerry Hood (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2002)
Meet the Mukherjees by Tanika
Gupta (Octagon Theatre, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)
Melody by Douglas Maxwell (Traverse,
Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)
The Member of the Wedding
by Carson McCullers (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Members Only by Fabrice
Roger-Lacan (Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)
The Memory of Water by Shelagh
Stephenson (Stellar Quines Theatre Company at the Brunton, Musselburgh,
and touring). Reviewer: Kaye Gilmour (2004)
Menopause the Musical Book
and lyrics by Jennie Linders (TAP Productions at the Shaw Theatre).
Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)
Men Without Shadows by Jean-Paul
Sartre, translated by Kitty Black (Finborough). Reviewer: Howard Loxton
(2007)
The Merce Cunningham Dance Company
(BITE:05 at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2005)
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (Northern Broadsides at the Greenwich Theatre,
and touring). Reviewer: Verena Winter (2004)
The Merchant of Venice by
William Shakespeare (Wales Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre, Swansea,
and touring). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2004)
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (Tara Arts at Darlington Arts Centre and touring).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)
The Merchant of Venice by
William Shakespeare (Theatre for a New Audience at the Swan, Stratford).
Reviewer: Pete Wood (2007)
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2007)
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (Heartbreak Productions at Nottingham Castle
and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (Pascal Theatre Company at the Arcola Theatre).
Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)
The Merchant of Venice by
William Shakespeare (RSC at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2008)
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (DVD of Trevor Nunn's National Theatre production
with Henry Goodman). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Mercury Fur by Philip Ridley
(Paines Plough at the Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2005)
Mercy by Lin Coghlan (Soho Theatre).
Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Mere Mortals by David Iver
(Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
Merlin and the Cave of Dreams
by Charles Way (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton
(2004)
Merlin and the Winter King
by Karen Louise Hebden (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen
Sondheim (RWCMD at the Sherman, Cardiff). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2005)
Merrily We Roll Along Music
and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth (Derby Playhouse).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)
The Merry Widow by Franz
Lehar (Carl Rosa Opera at the Churchill, Bromley, and touring). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2004)
The Merry Widow by Franz
Lehár (Carl Rosa Opera at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and
touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)
The Merry Widow by Franz
Lehár (Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton,
and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)
The Merry Widow by Franz
Lehár (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2008)
The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William Shakespeare (Michael Bogdanov and Company at Ludlow Castle).
Reviewer: David Adams (Theatre in Wales) (2002)
The Merry Wives of
Windsor by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2002)
The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2003)
Merry Wives the Musical
Based on the play by William Shakespeare, adapted by Gregory Doran,
music by Paul Englishby, lyrics by Ranjit Bolt (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare
Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)
Messiah - Scenes from a Crucifixion
by Steven Berkoff (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Metamorphoses
by Mary Zimmerman (Circle on the Square, New York). Reviewer: Phlip
Fisher (2003)
Metamorphosis by Franz
Kafka, adapted by Gísli Örn Gardarsson and David Farr,
(Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Metamorphosis by
Fanz Kafka, adapted and directed by David Farr and Gísli Örn
Gardarsson (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2008)
Metamorphosis by Franz
Kafka, adapted by David Farr and Gísli Örn Gardarsson
(Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: V Mitchell (2008)
Midland Aquaphiliacs by Jake
Oldershaw, with music by Jules Bushell (BAC). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart
(2006)
Midnight's Children
by Salman Rushdie, adapted by Salman Rushdie, Simon Reade and Tim
Supple (RSC at the Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (RSC Newcastle season). Reviewer: Peter Lathan
(1999)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2002)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Propeller production on tour). Reviewer: Peter
Lathan (2003)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Propeller at the Comedy Theatre). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2003)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2003)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Bristol Old Vic). Reviewer: Peter Wood (2003)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Chichester Festival). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole
(2004)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Willliam Shakespeare (Bard Unbound at Hampton Court Palace Gardens).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2005)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2006)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare (Dash Arts at the Swan, Stratford: part of the
Complete Works festival). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William
Shakespeare (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer: John Thaxter
(2006)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare (York Shakespeare Project in Rowntree Park, York).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (The Lord Chamberlain's Men on tour). Reviewer:
Sheila Connor (2006)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare (Dash Arts at the Roundhouse, Camden). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2007)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park). Reviewer:
Howard Loxton (2007)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Dash Arts at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle,
and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare (Footsbarn Theatre Company at the Cartoucherie,
Paris, and touring). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2008)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole
(2008)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare, adapted by Hattie Naylor (the Shakespeare Unplugged
Festival at the egg, Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Allison Vale
(2008)
A Midsummer Night's Dream from the
East - Yohangza Theatre Company, based on Shakespeare (Barbican).
Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)
A Midsummer Night's Dream from
the East - Yohangza Theatre Company, based on Shakespeare
(Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)
Midwinter by Zinnie Harris
(RSC at Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)
Midwinter by Zinnie Harris
(RSC at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan
(Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan
(Carl Rosa Company at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)
The Mikado by Gilbert and
Sullivan (Opera della Luna at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, and touring).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)
The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullican
(Carl Rosa Opera at the Guielgud Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2008)
Mile End by Dan Rebellato, Lewis
Hetherington and Emma Jowett (ASnalogue Thetare Company at the Ustinov,
Bath Thetare Royal, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)
The Millionairess
by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
The Mill on the Floss by George
Eliot, adapted by Helen Edmundson (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2003)
Mindbender by Peepolykus
(Battersea Arts Centre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)
Mine by Xavier Leret (KAOS
at the Tristant Bates Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson
(2006)
A Minute Too Late by Complicite
(Jozef Houben, Simon McBurney and Marcello Magni with Annabel Arden)
(RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Mirandolina by Carlo Goldoni,
translated and additional lyrics by Ranjit Bolt (Royal Exchange, Manchester).
Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)
The Miracle by Lin Coghlan
(RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)
Misery by Stephen King, adapted
for the stage by Simon Moore (King's Head). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart
(2005)
Miss Bollywood (Manchester
Opera House and touring). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2007)
Miss Julie by August
Strindberg in a version by Frank McGuinness (Peter Hall Company at
the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)
Miss Saigon - Music by Claude-Michel
Schönberg, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jnr and Alain Boublil
(Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)
Miss Saigon - Music by
Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jnr
and Alain Boublil (Nottingham Theatre Royal and touring). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2005)
Miss Saigon - Music by
Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jnr
and Alain Boublil (Palace, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: David
Chadderton (2005)
Mr Nobody by Philip Ralph (Soho
Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Mnemonic by Théâtre
du Complicité (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher
(2003)
The Mob by John Galsworthy (Orange
Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Modelling Spitfires by Vanessa
Rosenthal (Yellow Leaf Theatre at the Square Chapel Centre for the
Arts, Huddersfield, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2006)
Modern Dance for Beginners
by Sarah Phelps (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)
Modern Man by Roger Kirby
(New End Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Modern Orthodox by Daniel
Goldfarb (Dodger Stages, NYC). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty
(Kabosh Theatre at the Lyric Studio, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Jackie
Fletcher (2003)
Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty
(Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2007)
Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCafferty
(Trafalgar Studios 2). Reviewer: Pilip Fisher (2007)
Molora by Yael Farber (Barbican
Pit). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)
Moment of Weakness
by Donald Churchill (Theatre Royal, Nottingham and touring). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2003)
Momix: Greatest Hits (Peacock
Theatre). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2007)
Monday After the Miracle
by William Gibson (Guildhall School of Music and Drama). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2004)
Monkey by Colin Teevan (Young
Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)
Monkey by Colin Teevan (Scottish
Dance Theatre and Dundee Rep Ensemble at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh,
and touring, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Children's Theatre
Festival). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)
Monkey: Journey to the West
- adapted and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng; composer Damon Albarn; visual
concept, costume, design and animation by Jamie Hewlett (Manchester
International Festival 2007 at the Palace Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer:
David Chadderton (2007)
Monkey's Uncle by David
Lewis (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
Monsieur Ibrahim and the
Flowers of the Qur'an by Eric-Emmanuel Schmidt, translated
by Patrick Driver and Patricia Benecke (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2006)
A Moon for the Misbegotten
by Eugene O'Neil (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Moon Landing - Written,
composed and directed by Stephen Edwards (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer:
Steve Orme (2007)
Moonlight and Magnolias
by Ron Hutchinson (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2007)
Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
by Errol John (Eclipse Theatre at Nottingham Playhouse, and touring).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)
Moonwalking in Chinatown by
Justin Young (promenade performance starting at the Soho Theatre).
Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)
Moscow by Nick Salamone and Maury
R. McIntyre (Chekhov Now Festival at the Connelly Theatre, New York).
Reviewer: Catherine Lamm (2002)
Mother Clap's Molly House
by Mark Ravenhill (RNT). Reviewer: Philip Fisher.
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht (Nottingham Playhouse and touring). Reviewer: Steve
Orme (2004)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht (Bristol Old Vic and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood
(2004)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht (Contact Theatre, Manchester, and touring). reviewer:
David Chadderton (2004)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hofmann (ETT at the Yvonne
Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hoffman (ETT at the Gala
Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hoffman (ETT at the Richmond
Thetare and touring). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Michael Hoffman (ETT at the Arts
Theatre, Cambridge, and touring). Reviewer: Robert William (2006)
Mother Goose
(pantomime at the Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan
(2002)
Mother Goose and the ...Wolf
(panto at the Greenwich Theatre). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2003)
Motherland created and directed
by Steve Gilroy (Northumbria Live Academy at Live Theatre, Newcastle).
Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)
Mothers Against (part
of Continental Divide) by David Edgar (Barbican). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2004)
Mother Terea Is Dead
by Helen Edmundson (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2002)
Motortown by Simon Stephens
(Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Mourning Becomes Electra
by Eugene O'Neill (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Movin' Out - Conceived by Twyla
Tharp, Music and Lyrics by Billy Joel (Apollo Victoria). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2006)
Mrs Brown Rides Again by Brendan
O'Carroll (Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Wayne
Miller (2005)
Mrs Brown's Last Wedding
by Brendan O`Carroll (Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer:
Wayne Miller (2006)
Mr Puntila and His Man Matti
by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Peter Arnott (Belgrade, Coventry).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)
Mr Sole Abode by Madrugada
in association with the Contact Theatre, Manchester (Lyric Studio,
Hammersmith). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)
Mrs Pat by Pam Gems (Theatre
Royal, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)
Mrs Warren's Profession
by George Bernard Shaw (Strand). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)
Mrs Warren's Profession
by George Bernard Shaw (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme
(2007)
Mrs Warren's Profession
by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer:
Philip Fisher (2002)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2004)
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare (Wales Actors Company at The Welsh National Botanical
Gardens, Tywi Valley, and touring). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2004)
Much Ado About Nothing by
Willam Shakespeare (RJ Williamson Company at Nottingham Castle and
touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare (The Lords of Misrule at King's Manor, York).
Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2004)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole
(2004)
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare (The Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal,
Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2005)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Philip Seager
(2005)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David
Chadderton (2006)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Guildford Shakespeare Company in the grounds
of Guildford Castle). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford: part of the Complete
Works Festival). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (RSC at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer:
Peter Lathan (2006)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Philip
Fisher (2006)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Lyric, Belfast). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2007)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol).
Reviewer: Allison Vale (2007)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (Chapterhouse Theatre Company at the Sunderland
Empire). Reviewer: Emily Taylor (2007)
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
Mumbo Jumbo by Brett Bailey (Barbican
Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
Mum's the Word
by Linda A Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara
Pollard and Deborah Williams (Robert C Kelly in association with Clear
Channel Entertainment: on tour). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)
Mum's the Word by Linda
A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard
and Deborah Williams (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring).
Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)
Mum's the Word (Revue)
organised by Amy Nicholson & Laura Costello (Soho Revue Bar).
Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)
Murder Mystery Blues Adapted by
Janey Clarke, based on the short stories of Woody Allen, music by
Warren Wills (59E59 Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)
Myasthenia Gravis by Gino
Evans (Contact Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)
My Beautiful Laundrette
based on Hanif Kureishi’s screenplay (Snap Theatre at Aberystwyth
Arts Centre). Reviewer: Rebecca Nesvet (2002)
My Boy Jack by David Haig
(Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)
My Brilliant Divorce
by Geraldine Aron (Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Philip Fisher
(2003)
My Child by Mike Bartlett (Royal
Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)
My Cousin Rachel by Diana
Morgan from the novel by Daphne du Maurier (Nottingham Theatre Royal).
Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)
My Dad's Corner Shop by Ray Grewal
(Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)
My Fair Lady : Book and lyrics
by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe (Sunderland Empire and
touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)
My Fair Lady : Book and
lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe (Yvonne Arnaud,
Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)
My Fair Lady : Book and
lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe (Mayflower, Southampton).
Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)
My Life With the Dogs by NIE
(BAC). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)
My Matisse by Howard Ginsberg
(Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)
My Mother Said I Never Should
by Charlotte Keatley (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer:
J.D. Atkinson (2005)
My Mother Said I Never
Should by Charlotte Keatley (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer:
Kevin Catchpole (2005)
My Music and Me by Dionne Warwick
(Shaw Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner, taken from the writings of Rachel
Corrie (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner, taken from the writings of Rachel
Corrie (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2005)
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie and edited by Alan Rickman
and Katharine Viner (Playhouse). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)
My Old Man by Tom McGrath (Magnetic
North Theatre Company at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer:
Rachel Lynn Brody (2005)
My Own Show by Lesley Bruce
(Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2006)
My Sainted Aunt by Philip
Sagar (New End Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)
The Mysteries : Conceived
and created by Mark Dornford-May and Charles Hazlewood (Theatre Royal,
Newcastle upon Tyne: on tour). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood A
musical by Rupert Holmes (Warehouse Theatre, Croydon). Reviewer: Howard
Loxton (2007)
Myth, Propaganda & Disaster in Nazi
Germany and Contemporary America by Stephen Sewell (Orange
Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)
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