For a unique insight into London during the war and a fascinating study of the psychology of survival, “The Night Watch” is a must. Currently showing at Richmond Theatre, “The Night Watch” is by Sarah Waters, adapted by Hattie Naylor […]
“Toast” is based on Nigel Slater’s autobiography “Toast : The Story of a Boy’s Hunger” at Richmond Theatre and it is by turns charming, chilling and challenging. Part pantomime, part musical, part suburban sit com, this is a funny, engaging […]
“Prism” first shown at the Hampstead Theatre in 2017, is a brilliant recreation of the life of Jack Cardiff and is currently showing at the Richmond Theatre. He was one of the most influential camera/lighting directors of 20th century film […]
With a lavish Downton Abbey set and costumes and featuring a star-studded cast, including Roy Hudd, Liza Goddard, Isla Blair, Katy Stephens and Mark Meadows and with direction from the outstanding Dominic Dromgoole this production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy […]
“Admissions” will be coming to Richmond Theatre from Monday 27th May – Saturday 1st June. Currently playing in the West End, it is reviewed below by John O’Brien:- “Admissions” appropriately for a play about white power is currently playing at […]
The Picture of Dorian Gray is currently on at Richmond Theatre, adapted and directed by Sean Aydon and reviewed below by John O’Brien:- Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) wrote his only novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray” in 1891. It […]
Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet, directed by Sam Yates at The Richmond Theatre, review by John O’Brien. It may be ugly, it may be vulgar, it is certainly shocking, but this is a slice of American pie that is […]
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 film “The Lady Vanishes” has been adapted for the stage by Bill Kenwright’s The Classic Thriller Theatre Company. This company specialises in abridging and adapting film thrillers for the stage. Since 2006 they have presented Agatha Christie […]
“The Girl on the Train” (2015) is currently showing at Richmond Theatre and has been required reading for millions of train commuters – over 20 million copies sold – and a very successful film starring Emily Blunt was released in […]
John O’Brien certainly enjoyed Peter Pan at the Richmond Theatre and here is what he has to say about it:- As a Citizen Smith fan back in the 1970s it is a real thrill to see Wolfy (Robert Lindsay) after […]
The Classic Screen to Stage Theatre Company have adapted the justly famous Hollywood film Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, for the stage. It’s currently touring Britain before hopefully transferring to the West End. It’s on all this […]
“High Society,” is currently on at Richmond Theatre. One of the classics of modern musical comedy written by the great Cole Porter has been wonderfully revived and rethought in a sparkling new production from the Bros Theatre Company. Cast, crew […]
