The Act – Ovalhouse, London. ***

This review was originally written for The Public Review. http://www.thepublicreviews.com/the-act-ovalhouse-london-2/ The Act refers to the Act of Parliament legalising homosexual Continue reading →

The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity – Battersea Arts Centre, London. ***

This review was originally written for The Public Review. http://www.thepublicreviews.com/the-various-lives-of-infinite-nullity-battersea-arts-centre-london/ The setting is a support group in the afterlife for Continue reading →

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers –New Wimbledon Theatre, London. ****

This review was originally written for The Public Review. http://www.thepublicreviews.com/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers-new-wimbledon-theatre-london/ This much loved musical film from 1954, now revived as Continue reading →

Roots, Donmar Warehouse. ****

Roots is the second of Arnold Wesker trilogy of plays starting with Chicken Soup with Barely, recently revived at the Continue reading →

The Drowned Man, Temple Studios (5th visit diary)

Review of the first four visits can be viewed here and this short diary of events for the 5th visit Continue reading →

Once, Phoenix Theatre. (Second visit) ****

A more complete review of the first visit can be found here: https://christopherhong.com/2013/03/20/once-phoenix-theatre/ The second visit is no less enjoyable Continue reading →

Ghosts, Almeida Theatre. ****

A particularly popular Ibsen at the moment which can be seen at the Rose Theatre Kingston and Almeida at the Continue reading →

The Tell 8 – Tristan Bates Theatre, London. *

This review was originally written for The Public Review. http://www.thepublicreviews.com/the-tell-8-tristan-bates-theatre-london/ Two groups of four plays over two sessions showcase new writing Continue reading →