By Matthew Lunn The Globe's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a joyously unsubtle production of one of Shakespeare's comic classics. Whilst some of its quirks will bother the purist, it is beauti…
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews The Lady Vanishes at Richmond Theatre where it is playing as pasrt of its UK Tour This post REVIEW: The Lady Vanishes, Richmond Theatre âœâœâœ�…
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Seussical the musical now playing at the Southwark Playhouse London. This post REVIEW: Seussical The Musical, Southwark Playhouse âœâœâœ firs…
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Hadestown, a new musical by Anais Mitchell now playing at the National Theatre. This post REVIEW: Hadestown, National Theatre âœâœâœâœ fi…
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Nina Raine’s Stories now playing in the Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre. This post REVIEW: Stories, National Theatre âœâœâœâœ…
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Verdi’s La Traviata now playing at the King’s Head Theatre. This post REVIEW: La Traviata, King’s Head Theatre âœâœ first appea…
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Still Alice based on Lisa Genova’s novel starring Sharon Small at Richmond Theatre as part of its UK Tour. This post REVIEW: Still Alice, Richmond …
By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Broken Wings, a new musical by Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Broken Wings Theatre Royal Haymarket 2 August 2018 2 Stars…
By Matthew Lunn Queen Anne offers an insightful and commendably believable depiction of the reign of one of England's lesser known monarchs, and her complex relationship with childhood frien…
By Matthew Lunn While everyone should enjoy Ink, I am sure that many people who are more discerning than I am will find it spectacular. This post REVIEW: Ink, Almeida Theatre âœâœâ�…
By Matthew Lunn Sand in the Sandwiches is absolutely delightful, a one man play in which Sir John Betjeman " a remarkable performance by Edward Fox " looks back on his life and career via a …
By Matthew Lunn This Is Not Culturally Significant is an arresting and thought provoking play, performed entirely in the nude by Adam Scott-Rowley. Once you get over this " and believe me, i…
By Matthew Lunn The Goat is a fascinating play by one of America's greatest playwrights; a depiction of life utterly undone by an unforgivable transgression. Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo …
By Matthew Lunn Finborough Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's scarcely seen Incident at Vichy does great justice to a play that deserves a far wider audience. Compellingly staged and be…
By Matthew Lunn James Macdonald’s production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a breathtaking depiction of human misery peeled back, with four wonderful performances at its c…
By Matthew Lunn Ellen McDougall's Othello is a very solid production, with excellent performances and a number of intriguing original motifs. Whilst these did not all work for me, mileage wi…
By Matthew Lunn Mehmet Ergen's production of Chekhov's final play is thoughtful and thought-provoking, characterised by a number of terrific performances and a well-judged sense of irresolut…
By Matthew Lunn Dubailand offers a striking portrayal of the titular city, which does great credit to its writer. It is an enjoyable play, characterised by a good cast and a number of though…
By Matthew Lunn The Litterati is an intriguing deconstruction of life on the margins of society, seen through the eyes of its sheltered protagonist. The play occasionally suffers from melodr…
By Matthew Lunn We asked our reviewers to take a look at 2016 and to nominate some stand out productions for 2016. Matthew Lunn replied with the following:- 1. Hangmen This pitch-black comed…
By Matthew Lunn Sean Foley's production of The Dresser is simply extraordinary. Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith are outstanding as 'Sir' and Norman, whilst the supporting cast, and Harriet Th…
By Matthew Lunn The Libertine is an enjoyable, but rather unfulfilling play. The Earl of Rochester is an intriguing figure, and Dominic Cooper's is a witty and energetic portrayal. Yet in sp…
By Matthew Lunn The Play That Goes Wrong is a highly entertaining show, with a fine new cast of actors and a artfully catastrophic set. Given this, and the British public's acute awareness o…
By Matthew Lunn Macbeth When asked to reflect on Shakespeare's most 'political' plays, many of us would say and Richard III without a thought. Such is the astonishing influence of House of C…
By Matthew Lunn : The official website for Shit-faced Shakespeare, the unholy offspring of Magnificent Bastard Productions, describes their show as "the deeply highbrow fusion of an entirely…