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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

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Ian Talbot

Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

(2006)

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The Leningrad Siege

José Sanchis Sinisterra, translated and adapted by Catalina Botello and Rod W...

Out of the Box in association with the Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Wilton’s Music Hall, London (following a short UK tour)

(2006)

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The Boy Friend

Music, lyrics and book by Sandy Wilson

Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park

(2006)

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Mother Courage and Her Children

Bertolt Brecht, translated and adapted by Michael Hofman, songs translated by...

English Touring Theatre

Richmond Theatre

(2006)

Charles Kay as Hjalmar Schacht

Tosca's Kiss

Kenneth Jupp

Orange Tree, Richmond

(2006)

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Tobias and the Angel

A Community Opera

Music by Jonathan Dove, words by David Lan

Young Vic

(2006)

James Saunders

After Liverpool/Games

James Saunders

Orange Tree, Richmond

(2006)

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Under the Black Flag

Simon Bent

Shakespeare's Globe

(2006)

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The Marriage of Figaro

Beaumarchais, adapted by Ranjit Bolt

Tara Arts

New Players Theatre, then touring

(2006)

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Seduced

Written and directed by Michael Kingsbury

Finborough Theatre

(2006)

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