As we’ve previously reported the producer Bill Kenwright is bravely producing a brand new musical in the West End, THE GO-BETWEEN, starring Michael Crawford who is returning to theatre for the first time since 2011, when he played in THE WIZARD OF OZ.
West End Theatre News and Reviews


Full Cast Announced for The Go-Between
By Phil Willmott Friday, April 15 2016, 16:55


Review: HARAM IRAN at Above the Stag
By Phil Willmott Friday, April 15 2016, 15:25
Under a railway arch, down a back alley way near Vauxhall station is Britain's only venue dedicated to theatre on gay, lesbian and transgendered themes. Largely ignored by the mainstream press and unfunded it none the less is a powerhouse of exciting theatre. Their current production HARAM IRAN is a blistering example of the venue at its best.


Review: THE SUICIDE at the National Theatre
By Preece Killick Friday, April 15 2016, 15:13
If you like your theatre robust, raucous and rollicking then the National Theatre’s adaptation of Nikolai Erdman’s classic comedy is a must see. And on the evidence of the audience’s reaction on Press Night, the party atmosphere was infectious.


Review: LES BLANCS at the National Theatre
By Phil Willmott Monday, April 11 2016, 09:46
The relatively new Artistic Director of the National Theatre, Rufus Norris, hasn't won many fans so far with his rather grim programming of the UK's centre of theatrical excellence. There's been very little glamour and frivolity. Even a musical of ALICE IN WONDERLAND turned out to be little appreciated but there has been some fantastic drama and this latest production is a shining example of the kind of intelligent, hard hitting theatre that couldn't exist in the commercial market and which, I for one, am delighted to see at the NT.


Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD at the London Coliseum
By Phil Willmott Monday, April 11 2016, 09:32
Two words: treat yourself!
This sumptuous, Rolls Royce presentation of one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s more popular musicals of recent decades is the 2nd in a series of concert presentations from the GradeLinnit Company in Association with English National Opera.
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