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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.

Reviews

The Beggar's Opera production photo

The Beggar's Opera

Book and lyrics by John Gay

Musical arrangements by Roddy Skeaping

Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park

(2011)

Alarms and Excursions - More Plays Than One

Alarms and Excursions - More Plays Than One

Michael Frayn

Richmond Theatre, Surrey, and touring

(2011)

Three Farces production photo

Three Farces

John Maddison Morton, edited by Colin Chambers

Orange Tree, Richmond

(2011)

Crazy for You publicity photo

Crazy for You

Music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig (a co-concept...

Open Air, Regent’s Park

(2011)

Publicity graphic

House of Ghosts

Alma Cullen

Richmond Theatre, Surrey

(2010)

Publicity photo for Hay Fever

Hay Fever

Noël Coward

Rose Theatre, Kingston

(2010)

The Three Musketeers publicity image

The Three Musketeers: A New Musical

Music by George Stiles; book by Peter Raby with Francis Matthews; lyrics by P...

Rose Theatre, Kingston, Surrey

(2010)

Drawing of Somerset Maugham

Mr Maugham at Home

Anthony Curtis

New End Theatre

(2010)

The Ruffian on the Stairs production photo

Tom's A-Cold / The Ruffian on the Stairs

David Egan / Joe Orton

Directors' Showcase

Orange Tree, Richmond

(2010)

Hungry Ghosts production photo

Hungry Ghosts

Written and directed by Tim Luscombe

Orange Tree, Richmond

(2010)

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