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Index to Reviews on the British Theatre Guide (P)

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

Pacific Overtures by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Pack of Lies by High Whitemore (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2009)

Pages: Promised Land by Alex Constantine, Ali Muriel, Hannah Patterson and Rachel Welch (Union Theatre and MokitaGrit Productions at the Union Theatre, Southwark). Reviewer: Melissa Poll (2009)

Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, with an English translation by David Parry (Opera North on tour at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavello in a new version by Anna Gregory (OperaUpClose at London's Little Opera House at the King's Head Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

The Pain and the Itch by Bruce Norris (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Pains of Youth by Ferdinand Bruckner, in a new version by Martin Crimp (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Painter by Rebecca Lenkiewic (Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Painting a Wall by David Lan (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Palace of the End by Judith Thompson (Red Handed Theatre Company at the Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Pandora by Jennie Buckman (On the Shoulders of Giants at the Arcola Theatre, Dalston). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Pandora's Boxes by Denise O'Leary (Rosemary Branch Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Panic devised by Improbable Theatre (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2009)

Panic devised by Improbable Theatre (Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Paper Dolls written and performed by Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh (ZENDEH at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

Paper World by Mimirichi (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2005)

Paper World by Mimirichi (the egg, Bath Theatre Royal, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

Parade - book by Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, co-conceived by Harold Prince (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Parade book by Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Sandra Giorfetti (2011)

Paradise Found book by Richard Nelson, lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh and music by Johann Strauss II (Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Paradise Lost by John Milton, adapted and directed by David Farr (Bristol Old Vic). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2004)

Paradise Lost by John Milton, adapted by Ben Power (Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2006)

Paradise Lost by Vicki McKellar (Tapestry Theatre Company at the Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Park Avenue Music by Arthur Schwartz, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and book by George S. Kaufman and Nunnally Johnson (Part of the Lost Musicals season at the Lilian Baylis Theatre). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2008)

Park Avenue Cat by Frank Strausser (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Anita Butler (2011)

Parlour Song by Jez Butterworth (Almeida Theatre, Islington). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Parlour Song by Jez Butterworth (York Theatre Royal Studio). Reviewer: Mark Smith (2011)

Partenope by George Frideric Handel (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2008)

Party by Tom Basden (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2010)

A Passage to India by E M Forster, adapted by Martin Sherman (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003).

A Passage to India by E M Forster, adapted by Martin Sherman (Shared Experience at the Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Passing On by Mike Kenny (Santé Theatre in association with Little Angel Theatre at the Rosemary Branch Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Passing Strange - Book & Lyrics by Stew, Music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, Directed by and Created in Collaboration With Annie Dorsen (Belasco Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2008)

Passion : Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, books by James Lapine (Bridewell Theatre). Reviewer: Verena Winter (2004)

Passion Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

A Passionate Woman by Kay Mellor (Coliseum Theatre, Oldham). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Patience by Jason Sherman (Finborough). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Patience by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan (Carl Rosa Opera at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2007)

Patient No. 1 by Donald Freed (York Theatre Royal Studio). Reviewer: Cecily Boys (2008)

Patients by Jacques Audiberti (Compagnie Rhapsodie: Theatro Technic). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

Paul by Howard Brenton (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Pawn by Brian Marchbank (Poppabear, part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival at New Century House, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

Pchuta (Denuded) Written and performed by Miki Peleg-Rothstein (Habima Theatre, Tel Aviv). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)

Pebbles on the Beach by Joanna Pinto (Weaver Hughes Ensemble at the Old Red Lion Theatre, Islington). Reviewer: Ben Aitken (2008)

(Lizzie Roper in) Peccadillo Circus (Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Pedro, the Great Pretender by Miguel de Cervantes in a new translation by Philip Osment (RSC at the People's Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Pedro, the Great Pretender by Miguel de Cervantes in a new translation by Philip Osment (RSC at the Albery). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Peeping at Bosch by Ian Smith and Mischief La-Bas in partnership with the National Theatre of Scotland and Tramway (Tramway, Glasgow). Reviewer: Gareth K Vile (2008)

Peepshow by Frantic Assembly and Isabel Wright (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen (National Theatre of Iceland at the Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen (threeovereden at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2007)

Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Colin Teevan (National Theatre of Scotland and Dundee Rep Ensemble production at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen, adapted, translated and directed by Terje Tveit (Ibsen Stage Company at the Pleasance Theatre, London). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Arthur Riordan (Rough Magic Theatre Company, part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival at the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Dublin). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

Peggy and the Spaceman by Joyce Branagh (part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival at Sacha's Hotel, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Pélleas & Mélisande by Claude Debussy, libretto by Maurice Maeterlinck, translated by Hugh MacDonald (The Opera Theatre Company at Queen's University, Belfast, part of the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2008)

Penelope by Enda Walsh (Druid Theatre Company at Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood (Royal Shakespeare Company in association with Canada's National Arts Centre at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

The People Are Friendly by Michael Wynne (Royal Court). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

People at Sea by J.B Priestley (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2008)

The People Next Door by Henry Adams (Theatre Royal Stratford East). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

Perchance to Dream by Ivor Novello (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2011)

The Perfect Couple by Brooke Berman (WET Theatre Company at the DR2 Theater New York City). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2008)

A Perfect Ganesh by Terrence McNally (Phizzical Productions at ArtsDepot). Reviewer: Suman Bhucha (2008)

The Perfect Picnic Libretto by Ian Bloomfield and Tim Armstrong-Taylor and music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Opera on the Run at the Jermyn Street Theatre). Revioewer: John Thaxter (2008)

Perfect Pie by Judith Thompson (Stellar Quines at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Graeme Strachan (2006)

Perfect Pitch by John Godber (Hull Truck at the Lowry, Salford Quays, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Perfect Pitch by John Godber (Hull Truck at the Theatre Royal, York, and touring). Reviewer: J D Atkinson (2007)

Perfect Strangers by Steven Poliakoff: BBC2. Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2001)

The Perfect Wife Roadshow by Adam Brown, Clare Plested, Amanda Wilsher and Paul Herbert (Corn Exchange, Newbury). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2010)

Peribanez by Lope de Vega in a new transation by Tanya Ronder (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Pericles by William Shakespeare (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare (Blotto Theatre at Greenwich Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Quarmby (2009)

Pericles by William Shakespeare, re-imagined for everyone aged six and over (Open Air Theatre Regent's Park). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2011)

Period of Adjustment by Tennessee Williams (Almeida, Islington). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Period of Adjustment by Tennessee Williams (Habima Theatre, Tel Aviv). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

The Permanent Way by David Hare (Out of Joint/RNT at Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

The Permanent Way by David Hare (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Perô or the Mysteries of the Night by Guus Ponsioen (Speeltheater Holland at the Unicorn Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

The Persians by Aeschylus, in a new version by Kaite O'Reilly (National Theatre Wales in Cilieni Village, Brecon Beacons). Reviewer: Ben Bryant (2010)

Persuasion by Jane Austen, in a new adaptation by Tim Luscombe (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2011)

Pete and Dud: Come Again by Chris Bartlett and Nick Awde (The Venue, Leicester Square). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Peter and the Wolf Original music and text by Sergei Prokoviev; new text by Abi Brown (after an original story by Jan Geenan); new music by Philip Feeney (Hackney Empire and touring). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Peter and the Wolf / Tales of Beatrix Potter choreographed by Matthew Hart / Frederick Ashton (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2010)

Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten, libretto by Montagu Slater (Opera North at the Grand Theatre, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: J D Atkinson (2006)

Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten, libretto by Montagu Slater (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Peter Pan - dance version based on the novel by J.M. Barrie (Nothern Ballet Theatre at the Grand Theatre, Leeds). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2004)

Peter Pan based on the original by JM Barrie (Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

Peter Pan by David Lee, based on the original by J M Barrie (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Peter Pan based on J M Barrie's original play, music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe, book by Willis Hall (Birmingham Rep). Reviewert: Steve Orme (2007)

Peter Pan based on the story by J M Barrie (New Victoria Theatre, Woking). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Peter Denyer (Milton Keynes Theatre). Reviewer: John Johnson (2008)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Eric Potts (Opera House, Manchester). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2008)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Eric Potts (Sunderland Empire). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

Peter Pan by Paul Hendy, based on the book by J M Barrie (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield). Reviewer: Velda Harris (2010)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Eric Potts (First Family Entertainment at the New Wimbledon Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Peter Pan (Qdos Entertainment at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2010)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Nik Ashton (The Castle Theatre, Wellingborough). Reviewer: John Johnson (2011)

Peter Pan by Jonathan Kiley (The Hawth, Crawley). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)

Peter Pan by Andrew Ryan (UK Productions and The Anvil at The Anvil, Basingstoke). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2011)

Peter Pan El Musical based on the story by J M Barrie, adapted by Cristina Fargas (Theatre Properties at the Garrick Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)

Peter Pan on Ice based on the book by J M Barrie, with original music by Silvio Amato (The Russian Ice Stars at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Katharine Capocci (2007)

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie, adapted by Tanya Ronder (Kensington Gardens). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Peter Pan adapted by Stephen Sharkey from the story by J M Barrie (Northern Stage, Newcastle), Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie, adapted by David Greig (National Theatre of Scotland at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Theresa Heskins (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2010)

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, adapted by Michael Harrison (Qdos Pantomimes at the Civic Theatre, Darlington). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie with music by Mark Charlap, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, additional music by Jule Styne, additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green (Pele Productions at The Lowry, Salford (2010). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

Peter Pan by J M Barrie, adapted by Mike Kenny (York Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Mark Smith (2011)

Peter Pan by JM Barrie, adapted by Eric Potts (First Family Entertainment at New Victoria Theatre, Woking). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Peter Pan A Musical by Julian Ronnie (composer and lyricist), and Paul Miller and David Taylor (book), based on the novel by J M Barrie (Curve, Leicester). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2010)

Petit Mal Race Horse Company and Crying Out Loud (Queen Elizabeth Hall). Reviewer: Terry O'Donovan (2010)

Petrushka by John Agard, music by Igor Stravinsky (Little Angel Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2009)

The Petty Concerns of Luke Wright (Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2010)

Phaedra by Frank McGuinness after Racine (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Phantasmagoria by Ciaran Dowd, Matt Roberts & Daniel Barker (Gravel Theatre at Theatre503). Reviewer: Iain James Finlayson (2010)

The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, book by Richard Stilgoe & Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the novel by Gaston Leroux (Her Majesty's Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Phèdre by Jean Racine, in a version by Ted Hughes (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Phaedra's Love by Sarah Kane (Young Genius season at the Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Phantom Limb by Spencer Hazel: Riverside Studios. Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Philanderer by George Bernard Shaw (Sell A Door Theatre Company at Greenwich Playhouse). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

The Philanthropist by Christopher Hampton (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Philanthropist by Christopher Hampton (DVD: Helen Mirren at the BBC). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Philistines by Maxim Gorky, in a new version by Andrew Upton (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The Phoenician Women by Euripides, translated by Philip Vellacott (at Theatro Technis). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Phoenix Dance Theatre Spring Tour 2004 (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Piaf by Pam Gems (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

Piaf by Pam Gems (Vaudeville Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Pianist based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman (Manchester International Festival: 1830 Warehouse at the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Piano/Forte by Terry Johnson (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Pickets and Pigs by Arthur McKenzie (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Pickled King - Network of Stuff Theatre (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

Pictures From an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, text by James Fenton (Sadler's Wells/Young Vic co-production at the Young Vic). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2009)

Pieces of Vincent by David Watson (Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Pied Piper conceived by Ultz, Choreography by Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy, Music by Michael 'Mikey J' Asante (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Pied Piper conceived by Ultz, Choreography by Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy, Music by Michael 'Mikey J' Asante (Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

Pied Piper conceived by Ultz, Choreography by Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy, Music by Michael 'Mikey J' Asante (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2009)

The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side by Derek Ahonen (The Amoralists at Performance Space 122, New York City). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2009)

The Pigeon Man by Tom Hadaway (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

The Pilgrimage Of the Heart by Simon Wu, based on a story by Eileen Zhang (Etcetera Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Pillars of the Community by Henrik Ibsen, in a new version by Samuel Adamson (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh (National Theatre at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh (New Phoenix Theatre on the Park, Buffalo, New York, USA). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2007)

Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Hardcore Troubadours at the Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Wayne Miller (2005)

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, adapted by Mark Thomson (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Graeme Strachan (2006)

Pinocchio by Full Body and the Voice, The Shysters and York Theatre Royal (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: Cecily Boys (2007)

Pinocchio by Phil Porter (Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2007)

Pins and Needles by Harold Rome (Cock Tavern Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Pinter's People by Harold Pinter (Theatre Royal, Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Pippin book by Roger O Hirson, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Piranha Heights by Philip Ridley (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Pirates of Penzance by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan (Ocean Theatre Company on board the Golden Hinde). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2006)

The Pirates of Penzance by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan (Carl Rosa Opera at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Katharine Capooci (2006)

The Pirates of Penzance by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, adapted by Chris Monks (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The Pirates of Penzance by W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan (Union Theatre, Southwark). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

The Pirates of Penzance by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan (Union Theatre production at Wilton's Music Hall). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2010)

The Pirates of Penzance by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan (Carl Rosa Opera at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall (Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall (Live Theatre at the RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver (Live Theatre, Newcastle/National Theatre co-production at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver (Live Theatre, Newcastle/National Theatre co-production at The Lowry, Salford, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver (Live Theatre, Newcastle/National Theatre co-production at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, and touring). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2009)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by the book by William Feaver (Live Theatre Newcastle and National Theatre production at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver (Live Theatre Newcastle/National Theatre co-production at Darlington Civic Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2011)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by the book by William Feaver (Live Theatre Newcastle and National Theatre production at the Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2011)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by the book by William Feaver (Live Theatre Newcastle and National Theatre production at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and touring). Reviewer: Iain James Finlayson (2011)

The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver (Live Theatre and National Theatre co-production at the Duchess Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

A Place at the Table by Daedalus Theatre (Camden People's Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

A Place at the Table by Daedalus Theatre Company (Camden People's Theatre). Reviewer: Anita Butler (2011)

Plague Over England by Nicholas de Jongh (Finborough). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Plague Over England by Nicholas de Jongh (Duchess Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Plain Jane by Alistair McDowall (Cheap Seats at The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: Helen Nugent (2010)

Plan D by Hannah Khalil (Tristan Bates Theatre). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

Plasticine by Vassily Sigarev (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Platform by Duncan Macmillan and Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Old Vic New Voices in the Old Vic Tunnels, Waterloo). Reviewer: Iain James Finlayson (2010)

Platonov by Anton Chekhov in a new version by David Hare (Almeida King's Cross). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

Platonov by Anton Chekhov (Maly Drama Theatre of St Petersburg at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Play by Samuel Beckett (BAC). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Play by Gavin Churnin (Padded Cell Theatre Company at the Unity Theatre, Liverpool). Reviwer: Ged Quayle (2005)

The Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge (Big Telly Theatre Company at the Haymarket, Basingstoke). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

The Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge, adapted by Bisi Adigun and Roddy Doyle (Arambe Productions at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin). Reviewer: Lynn Rusk (2009)

The Playboy of the Western World by J M Synge (Druid Theatre Company at the Oxford Playhouse and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Quarmby (2009)

The Playboy of the Western World by J M Synge (Druid Theatre Company at the Richmond Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Playboy of the Western World by J M Synge (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

The Playboy of the West Indies by Mustapha Matura (Tricycle, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Playboy of the West Indies by Mustapha Matura (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Play Dead by Teller and Todd Robbins (Players Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Playgoers by A.W.Pinero (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

The Play-House A multi-event on 25th March, 2011 (Victoria and Albert Museum). Reviewer/Reporter: Howard Loxton (2011)

Playing for Time by David Napthine (Changeling Productions at the Theatre Royal Studio, York). Reviewer: J D Atkinson (2005)

Playing for Time by Arthur Miller, adapted from Fania Fénelon's book (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

Playing God by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2005)

Playing God by Paula Garfield, Rebecca Atkinson and Deafinitely Theatre (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

Playing the Victim by the Presnyakov Brothers, translated by Sasha Dugdale (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Playing with Fire by David Edgar (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Play It Again, Sam by Woody Allen (Ovation at Upstairs at the Gatehouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Playland by Athol Fugard (Temple Productions at the Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

The Play What I Wrote by Hamish McColl and Sean Foley (and, of course, Eddie Braben) (Wyndham's). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

The Play What I Wrote by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and of course Eddie Braben (Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

The Play What I Wrote by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and of course Eddie Braben (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Play What I Wrote by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Eddie Braben (The Lowry, Salford, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2004)

The Play What I Wrote by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Eddie Braben (Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Play Without Words by Matthew Bourne (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Play Without Words by Matthew Bourne (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

A Pleasing Terror - Two Ghost Stories by M R James (Nunkie Theatre Company at the New End Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

Plenty by David Hare (Crucible Studio, Sheffield). Reviewer: Velda Harris (2011)

Plic Ploc by Cirque du Plume (Paris). Reviewer: John Cardale (2005)

Plonter by Yael Ronen (Cameri Theatre, Tel Aviv). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

Plonter by Yael Ronin and the Company (Cameri Theatre, Tel Aviv, at the Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Plucker by Alena Smith (NYLon Productions at Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Plunder by Ben Travers (Watermill Theatre production at the Greenwich Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Pluto by Jon Bonfiglio (The New Writing Collective, GRIT Productions and Mokita Productions at the Blue Elephant Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

The Pocket Dream by Elly Brewer and Sandi Toksvig (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2004)

Poe: Macabre Resurrections by Rob Johnston, Richard Allden, Mike Carter, Jacob Hodgkinson and Nadine Hearity (Second Skin Theatre at St Mary's Old Church, Stoke Newington). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Poem in October by Robert Forrest (part of A Play, a Pie and a Pint at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2009)

Poland 3 Iran 2 by Mehrdad Seyf and Chris Dobrowolski (30 Bird Productions at Toynbee Studios). Reviewer: Tobias Chapple (2011)

Polar Bears by Mark Haddon (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Political Mother choreographed by Hofesh Shechter (Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2010)

Political Mother - The Director's Cut choreographed by Hofesh Shechter (Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera LIber (2011)

Polygraph by Robert Lepage and Marie Brassard (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

The Poof Downstairs by Jon Haynes (Battersea Arts Centre). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

The Pool - City of Culture? by James Brough and Helen Elizabeth (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

pool (no water) by Mark Ravenhill (Frantic Assembly at the Drum, Plymouth, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2006)

pool (no water) by Mark Ravenhill (Frantic Assembly at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Poor Beck by Joanna Laurens (RSC at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Popcorn by Ben Elton (Octagon, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2004)

The Pope's Wedding by Edward Bond (Cock Tavern Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

The Porcelain Project by Grace Ellen Barkey and Needcompany (Silk Street Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin (Empire Theatre, Sunderland, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin (Savoy Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin (Cape Town Opera at the Royal Festival Hall). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2009)

Pornography by Simon Stephens (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Terry O'Donovan (2009)

Porn - The Musical by Boris Cezek, Kris Spiteri, Malcolm Galea and Abigail Guan (Theatre503). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

Porridge by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

Porridge by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais (The Lowry, Salford). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

Port Authority by Conor McPherson (Liverpool Everyman). Reviewer: Ged Quayle (2005)

Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, stage play by Nicki Frei (The Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

Portraits by William Douglas Home (Georgina Ratnatunga and Neil McPherson at the Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Portraits in Song: Edith Piaf and Bertolt Brecht - Devised by Elizabeth Mansfield in collaboration with Steve Trafford (New End Theatre, Hampstaed). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

Posh by Laura Wade (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The Possibilities by Howard Barker (Red Line Productions at the Tristan Bates Theatre). Reviewer: Kat Halstead (2011)

Postcards from America (Elective Affinities by David Adjmi and Eric LaRue by Brett Neveu) (RSC at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain, in a new adaptation by Andrew Rattenbury (Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Post Show Party Show by Michael Pinchbeck(part of Sprint 2010 at Camden People's Theatre). Reviewer: Sacha Voit (2010)

Potentials by Dominic Mitchell (PapaTango at the Tristan Bates Theatre). Reviewer: Beth O'Brien (2009)

Potted Panto by Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner and Richard Hurst (Seabright Productions at the Vaudeville Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

The Potting Shed by Graham Greene (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2011)

Power by Nick Dear (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The PowerBook by Jeanette Winterson (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Powerless by Alice Kahrmann (Baron's Court). Reviewer: Lennie Varvarides (2005)

The Power of Yes by David Hare (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Pramface written and performed by Lizzie Hopley (Warehouse Theatre, Croydon). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Pravda by Howard Brenton and David Hare (Chichester Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

A Prayer for My Daughter by Thomas Babe (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, adapted by Simon Bent (RNT Lyttleton); Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Precious Little Talent by Ella Hickson (Trafalgar Studio 2). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

(Lt. Columbo in) Prescription Murder by Richard Levinson and William Link (Middle Ground Theatre Company at The Lowry, Salford, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

(Lt. Columbo in) Prescription Murder by Richard Levinson and William Link (Middle Ground Theatre Company at Darlington Civic Theatre). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

(Lt Columbo in) Prescription Murder by Richard Levinson and William Link (Middle Ground Theatre Company at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)

Present Laughter by Noël Coward (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Present Laughter by Noël Coward (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Present Laughter by Noël Coward (Arts Theatre, Cambridge, and touring). Reviewer: Robert William (2006)

Present Laughter by Noël Coward (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Present Laughter by Noël Coward (DVD: the Noël Coward Collection). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

President of an Empty Room by Stephen Knight (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The President's Holiday by Penny Gold (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Pressure Drop by Mick Gordon with songs by Billy Bragg (Wellcome Collection, Euston Road). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Pretending to Be Me compiled by Sir Tom Courtenay from the writings of Philip Larkin (Comedy Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher. (2003)

Pretend You Have Big Buildings by Ben Musgrave (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Previous Convictions by Alan Franks (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Price by Arthur Miller (Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Price by Arthur Miller (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2009)

The Price by Arthur Miller (co-production with Liverpool Everman and Playhouse at Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2009)

The Price by Arthur Miller (Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2010)

The Price by Arthur Miller (Octagon Theatre, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

The Price of Everything by Fiona Evans (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

Prick Up Your Ears by Simon Bent (The Lowry, Salford). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

Prick Up Your Ears by Simon Bent (Comedy Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Pride by Alexi Kaye Campbell (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, adapted by Simon Reade (Theatre Royal Bath production at Chichester Festival Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2009)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, adapted for the stage by Simon Reade (Theatre Royal Bath production at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring. Reviewer: John Dixon (2010)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, adapted by Laura Turner (Chapterhouse Theatre Company at the Customs House, South Shields, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2011)

The Pride of Parnell Street by Sebastian Barry (Fishamble at the Tricycle, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Prima Donna by Rufus Wainwright, co-librettist Bernadette Colomine (Manchester International Festival 2009 at the Palace Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Murial Spark, adapted by Jay Presson Allan (Royal Theatre, Northampton). Reviewer: John Johnson (2008)

Primo by Antony Sher (RNT Cottesloe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Primo by Antony Sher (Heritage Theatre DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Primrose Hill Ladies' Club by Bern Bowers (PHLC Productions at the Courtyard Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

The Prince and the Penguin by Susan Mulholland, with music by Beccy Owen and Adam Kent (Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

The Prince of Homberg by Heinrich von Kleist, in a new version by Dennis Kelly (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The Princess and the Goblin by Stuart Paterson, from the book by George MacDonald (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2003)

The Princess and the Pea (Banyan Theatre at the Unicorn Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton 2009)

Prince, Unleashed by Robert Forrest (Visible Fictions at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)

The Priory by Michael Wynne (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Priscilla Queen of the Desert book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott (Palace Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon (Old Vic at the Vaudeville Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The Prisoner of Windsor by Justin Butcher (Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

The Prisoner's Dilemma by David Edgar (RSC at the Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Private Agenda by 7:84 (Traverse, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2004)

The Private Ear by Peter Shaffer (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2009)

Private Fears in Public Places by Alan Ayckbourn (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough). Reviewer: Gill Stoker (2004)

Private Fears in Public Places by Alan Ayckbourn (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Private Fears in Public Places by Alan Ayckbourn (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

Private Jokes, Public Places by Oren Safdie (New End). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

Private Lives by Noel Coward (Albery). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Bruce James Productions at the Theatre Royal, Winchester). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Library Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Vaudeville Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Coliseum Theatre, Oldham). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Oldham Coliseum, Harrogate Theatre and Anvil Arts co-production at the Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2011)

Private Lives by Noël Coward (Music Box Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Simon Reade (Trafalgar Studios 2). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)

Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Simon Reade (Scamp Theatre at the Corn Exchange, Newbury, and touring). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2011)

Private Room by Mark Lee (New End). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Privates on Parade by Peter Nichols (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2008)

Private Thoughts by Alex Martinez (Theatre Ortas at Hackney Empire Studio). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Private View by Václav Havel, translated by Carol Rocamora and Tomas Rychetsky (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Processing Room by Elizabeth Baines (Eye of the Storm, part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival at Pure, Manchester). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)

The Producers Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, lyrics and music by Mel Brooks (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Producers by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; music and lyrics by Mel Brooks (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)

The Producers by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; music and lyrics by Mel Brooks (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

Product: World Remix by Mark Ravenhill (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Professor Bernhardi by Arthur Schnitzler, in a new version by Samuel Adamson (Arcola) Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Project E: An Explosion by the Work Theatre Collective (BAC). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)

Project Snowflake by Sasha C Damjanovski (Simon James Collier production at the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus, in a new version by James Kerr (Sound Theatre). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2005)

The Promise by Ben Brown (Orange Tree Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Promises, Promises Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David, Book by Neil Simon (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2005)

Proof by David Auburn (Donmar). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Proof by David Auburn (Oldham Coliseum). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2005)

Proof by David Auburn (Birmingham Stage Company at the Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Proof by David Auburn (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

Proof by David Auburn (Sell a Door Theatre Company at Greenwich Playhouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Proof by David Auburn (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Prophecy by Karen Malpede (New End Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Prospero's Island by David Calcutt (Midlands Actors Theatre at Live Theatre, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

The Pros, The Cons and a Screw by Tim Elgood (Derby Theatre). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2009)

Protection by Fin Kennedy (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Protest by Václav Havel, translated by Carol Rocamora and Tomas Rychetsky (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Protestants by Robert Welch (Ransome Productions at the Traverse, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2004)

Protestants by Robert Welch (Ransome Productions at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Prostitutes Marry in May: Two Queens, One Nation by Miriam Cooper (Play On Words Theatre at the Waterloo East Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Protozoa by Kay Adshead (The Red Room at the Jellyfish Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

The Provoked Wife by John Vanburgh (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

The Provoked Wife by Sir John Vanburgh (Perfect Mayhem at Greenwich Playhouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Psycho-delia - Diversions, the National Dance Company of Wales (Lyric, Carmarthen). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2004)

Public Announcement by various choreographers (Dance City, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2011)

Public Interest by Drew Ballantyne (Clever as Clever at the New Diorama Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Public Property by Sam Peter Jackson (Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2009)

Pub Quiz by Carina Rodney (North East Theatre Consortium and New Writing North at Northern Stage and touring). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2008)

Pub Rock created by Cartoon de Salvo (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Puckoon dramatised by Vincent Higgins by from the book by Spike Milligan & adapted by the company, music and songs by Paul Boyd (Big Telly Theatre Comnpany at the Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2011)

Pugilist Specialist by Adriano Shaplin (The Riot Group at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Pugilist Specialist by Adriano Shaplin (The Riot Group at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2004)

Pumpgirl by Abbie Spallen (Bush). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Pumpgirl by Abbie Spallen (Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Offsite production at the Queen's Drama Theatre, Belfast, and touring). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2008)

Punch Drunk by Vincent Dance Theatre (Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Elizabeth Schwyzer (2004)

Punk Rock by Simon Stephens (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Punk Rock by Simon Stephens (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

Punk Rock by Simon Stephens (Lyric Hammersmith and touring). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

Punk Rock by Simon Stephens (Lyric Hammersmith and Manchester Royal Exchange production at Salisbury Playhouse and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)

Puppet Grinder Cabaret (Little Angel Theatre). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury (2009)

Puppetry of the Penis (Regent Theatre, Ipswich, and touring). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2003)

Pure Gold by Michael Bhim (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Purgatorio by Ariel Dorfman (Arcola). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Purlie the Musical by Ossie Davis, Philip Geld and Peter Udell, music by Gary Geld (Bridewell). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Push Up by Roland Schimmelpfennig (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Puss in Boots by Ray Spencer and Graeme Thompson (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: J D Atkinson (2006)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2007)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Peter Hall Company at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2007)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Peter Hall Company at the Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Chichester Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2010)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (Garrick Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Phliip Fisher (2006)

Pyrenees by David Greig (Paines Plough at the Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

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