Phil Willmott
02 Jul
News 
Producer of the Disastrous West End Revival of Tartuffe Slashes Ticket Prices
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 2 2018, 07:02
Like most critics I had a very bad time at the revival of classic French comedy TARTUFFE, currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket (read my review here) so it’s no surprise that the pretentious muddle is struggling to attract an audience.
23 Jun
New Shows
NINE NIGHT, The National Theatre's Jamaican Family Comedy Transfers to the West End
By Phil Willmott Saturday, June 23 2018, 07:33
When our critic NASTAZJA DOMARADZKA reviewed the National Theatre's production of NINE NIGHT back in May she gave it five stars remarking that it was -
"beautiful and harrowing, yet full of lightness and humour that examines grief, family relationships and immigration"
22 Jun
Reviews
Review: KISS ME KATE at the London Coliseum
By Phil Willmott Friday, June 22 2018, 16:26
Watching the vintage musical KISS ME KATE, currently playing a two week run at the vast Coliseum Theatre as part of a national tour by Opera North, is a very old fashioned experience for the best and worst reason.
15 Jun
News
Understudy Steph Parry to Take Over from Lulu in 42nd Street’s Star Role
By Phil Willmott Friday, June 15 2018, 16:26
You may have read or heard the story of how understudy Steph Parry ran from her normal show 42nd STREET to take over a lead role in MAMMA MIA!, with no notice, last week.
Steph Parry as Dorothy Brock and 42nd Street Ensemble. Photo Matt Crockett
15 Jun
New Shows
Dream Team Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn to star as brothers in Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
By Phil Willmott Friday, June 15 2018, 12:19
It's just been announced that Game Of Thrones’ star KIT HARINGTON is returning to the West End in Sam Shepard's sizzling play about rival brothers, TRUE WEST.
I'm suprised to discover it's never been presented in the West End before as it's an undisputed masterpiece and contains two exceptional roles for leading actors.
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