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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Faust X 2 review at Watermill Theatre, Newbury – ‘a punchy retelling’ by Mike Rowbottom

The legend of Faust(us) is one of the most captivating morality tales of them all – and Faust X 2, starring Ian

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:43AM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Sleeping Beauty review at Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames – ‘an entertaining reworking’ by Mike Rowbottom

The Kenton Theatre isn’t tiny but it’s certainly not a big stage, so the capable six-person ensemble cast is just right in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:59AM
Sunday, December 18, 2016

Thirty Christmases review at the Old Fire Station, Oxford – ‘warm, touching and funny’ by Mike Rowbottom

The Old Fire Station is ringing to the refrain: “Everybody’s having reindeer sex.” Not a family show then? Yes, actually, it’s absolutely

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:45AM
Thursday, December 15, 2016

Cinderella review at Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe – ‘Bobby Davro is matchless’ by Mike Rowbottom

Bobby Davro may not get top billing at the Wycombe Swan – that goes to Linda Robson – but there is no

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:19AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Aladdin review at Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury – ‘lively but overlong’ by Mike Rowbottom

Andy Collins’ Wishee Washee is a gem with exceptional timing, rapport and warmth in this enjoyable Aladdin. He might even be too

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:02AM
Monday, December 5, 2016

Cinderella review at Oxford Playhouse – ‘high wattage’ by Mike Rowbottom

Steve Marmion’s colourful, high energy Cinderella has been given a complete refit for 2016. Though Buttons is a mouse and Dandini a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:15AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Cinderella at the Corn Exchange, Newbury – ‘safe and static’ by Mike Rowbottom

A Cinderella with no Buttons, Dandini or Baron Hardup, this alternative take from Phil Willmott may be pacy but it’s never fully

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:03AM
Monday, November 21, 2016

Sleeping Beauty review at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury – ‘sharp, funny and energetic’ by Mike Rowbottom

The Watermill Theatre’s aged wooden beams are the ideal setting for a dark fairy story. The atmosphere is built in. Rufus Norris’

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM

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