John Thaxter
London reviewer
John was reviewing theatre for most of his adult life and was a member of the Critics' Circle. In addition to his work for British Theatre Guide he also reviewed regularly for The Stage. Sadly John died in 2011.
Latest reviews
Alarms and Excursions - More Plays Than One
Michael Frayn
(Richmond Theatre, Surrey, and touring).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
Crazy for You
Music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig (a
co-conception with Mike Ockrent)
(Open Air, Regent’s Park).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
Three Farces
John Maddison Morton, edited by Colin Chambers
(Orange Tree, Richmond).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
The Beggar's Opera
Book and lyrics by John Gay
(Musical arrangements by Roddy Skeaping at Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
Tom's A-Cold / The Ruffian on the Stairs
David Egan / Joe Orton
(Directors' Showcase at Orange Tree, Richmond).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
Stage Fright
Lynn Howes
(Canal Cafe Theatre, Little Venice, London).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
Hungry Ghosts
Written and directed by Tim Luscombe
(Orange Tree, Richmond).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
Mr Maugham at Home
Anthony Curtis
(New End Theatre).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare
(Rose Theatre, Kingston).
Reviewer: John Thaxter
The Three Musketeers: A New Musical
Music by George Stiles; book by Peter Raby with Francis Matthews; lyrics
by Paul Leigh
(Rose Theatre, Kingston, Surrey).
Reviewer: John Thaxter