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REVIEW ROUND UP: Groundhog Day, Old Vic Theatre

Critic Round Ups, Features, News, Reviews
Book now for Groundhog Day at the Old Vic Theatre

With Groundhog Day, it looks like Tim Minchin might just repeat the huge success of his international hit musical Matilda. Groundhog Day opened last night at London’s Old Vic theatre bringing together some of the team the created Matilda. Groundhog Day stars Andy Karl as Phil, a weatherman caught in a never-ending time loop. Critics seem to have nothing but praise for Groundhog Day BOOK NOW FOR GROUNDHOG DAY Douglas Mayo, BritishTheatre.com ✭✭✭✭✭ For a 10 week trial, this production of Groundhog Day is as good or better than many shows I have seen this year. A West-end transfer must surely be on the cards and I’m sure Andy Karl would be up for a Broadway run. Just get down to the Old Vic asap to see this stunning show. Writing and production of this calibre must be seen! Ben Brantley, New York Times I grinned pretty much all the … Read more

REVIEW: MacDeth, Cockpit Theatre ✭

Off West End, Reviews
Ryan J-W Smith as MacDeth

MacDeth The Cockpit 15th August 2016 1 Star Much to my shame, I have not seen a great deal at The Camden Fringe this year, but amidst visits to Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Brighton Fringe before that, along with a hectic viewing schedule in London, this has been one of my first opportunities.  I am hugely excited by theatre festivals; I love the buzz, the variety – not to mention the discovery of some little-known gems.  Camden Fringe is now in its 11th year, spread over 25 venues, including in excess of 250 productions.  It certainly is growing, and amidst this plethora of performances, I defy anybody not to find something that tickles your fancy. The Metro once described Camden Fringe as “a dizzying alternative to the Edinburgh Festival extravaganza – frequently weird, sometimes wonderful and always unpredictable”.  This is certainly the case, and when agreeing to attend Rogue Shakespeare … Read more