Phil Willmott
23 Oct
New Shows 
Harry Potter takes the stage
By Phil Willmott Friday, October 23 2015, 11:56
More details have been released about Harry Potter's first appearance on stage, in a two part sequel that picks up where the books and movies left off.
Tantalising, the plot is previewed in the press release with the following statement.
20 Oct
News
West End and Broadway Stars, up Close, in Cabaret
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, October 20 2015, 11:14
In the 1960's many people's idea of a swanky night out in the West End was watching acts in chic little nightclub cabaret rooms.
The tradition is enjoying a resurgence thanks to two very smart venues around Leicester Square. There's an elegant lounge in the Hippodrome Casino but my favourite is the Crazy Coqs cabaret room, in a side street off Piccadilly Circus.
20 Oct
News
Take a chance on Showstopper!
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, October 20 2015, 09:24
We have some great offers at the moment to see 
Showstopper!, the West End's "improvised musical" show.
I know the producers were very nervous about launching it and the challenges of both getting people to understand what the show entails and enticing them to book. So if you're one of those people that's hesitated over whether it's for you or not I'd like to try and answer any concerns you may have because you're missing a treat.
12 Oct
Reviews
Review MEASURE FOR MEASURE at the Young Vic
By Phil Willmott Monday, October 12 2015, 09:53
In my favourite Shakespeare play, the subtle, complex and troubling MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Vienna is in a state of lawlessness and immorality. In Joe Hill-Gibbins production for the Young Vic this is represented by a huge pile of blow up sex dolls.
The Duke decides to travel, disguised as a friar, amongst the people to understand them a little better whilest he leaves a strict disciplinarian, Angelo to enforce harsh laws curbbing the city's excess. Angelo's reighn is represented by clearing away the dolls to leave a bleakly lit, empty space with unadorned cheap wooden panels.
12 Oct
Reviews
Review of THE FATHER at the Wyndham’s Theatre
By Phil Willmott Monday, October 12 2015, 08:52
Authors often write a programme notes to explain their hopes for their piece but I’ve never read one that clarifies so precisely the intentions behind a play as writer Florian Zeller’s concise summary of his objectives with THE FATHER.
It concerns a Parisian senior, Andre (beautifully played by national treasure Kenneth Cranham) who has a series of encounters that quickly begin to defy logic.
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