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News and Reviews by Gene

29th Nov 12 :: Review: Boy Meets Boy
Fabulous musical at The Jermyn Street Theatre
5
12th Oct 12 :: Review: All That Fall
The world stage premiere at the Jermyn Street Theatre
5
11th May 12 :: Review: Mother Adam
Another great night of theatre in Jermyn Street
5
20th Jun 11 :: Review: A Cavalier for Milady
World Premiere production of a Tennessee Williams short play directed by Gene David Kirk.
5
13th May 11 :: Review: Little Eyolf
The Jermyn Street Theatre production of Ibsen's "Little Eyolf"
5
15th Sep 09 :: Review: Crooked Wood
The Jill Freud Company production in Southwold and Guildford.
1
5th Jul 09 :: Review: Orwell - A Celebration
Gene David Kirk's production at The Trafalgar Studios
4
28th Feb 09 :: Review: The Parallel of Paul
Dominic Mitchell's new black comedy at Theatre503
5
4th Oct 08 :: Review: Yours Abundantly, from Zimbabwe
Gillian Plowman's new play at The Oval House till 18th Oct - a
5
16th Jun 08 :: Review: Many Roads to Paradise
Finborough Theatre till 5th July
4
15th Jan 07 :: Review: Bash - Latterday Plays by Neil LaBute
Showing at the Trafalgar Studios
4
23rd Mar 06 :: Review: The Ash Boy
Chris Lee's new play at Theatre 503 directed by Gene David Kirk
5
1st Dec 05 :: Review: My Front Line
Sasha Hails new play for the Bristol Old Vic.
1
26th Oct 05 :: Review: Fires in the Fields by Sara Clifford
Prompt Please!
0
21st Oct 05 :: Review: Bottle Universe by Simon Burt – The Bush Theatre
Discovering the 'fun' in dysfunctional.
4
25th Sep 05 :: Review: Crocodile Seeking Refuge
Sonja Linden play at the Lyric Hammersmith Studio
3
15th Aug 05 :: Review: Brecht's The Wedding
Cream of LAMDA brings Brecht to the Edinburgh Fringe
4
11th Aug 05 :: Review: Terrorist! The Musical
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Bad Penny Theatre @ Smirnoff Underbelly
4
11th Aug 05 :: Review: The Opening
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Bad Penny Theatre @ Smirnoff Underbelly
4
10th Aug 05 :: Review: Hell and High Water
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The Blue Chicken at the Smirnoff Underbelly
4
4th Aug 05 :: Review: All Alone - World Premiere
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: A disturbing and powerful piece of new writing premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2005.
5
1st Jun 05 :: Review: Cold Hands
Hard hitting new writing at Theatre 503.
3
25th May 05 :: Review: The Big Life
The Big Life in the Big West End
5
23rd May 05 :: Review: Theatre of Blood
Highly improbable becomes probable.
4
3rd May 05 :: Review: Coming Clean by Kevin Elyot
Be-Jou Productions at London’s Pentameters Theatre
2
23rd Mar 05 :: Review: Visiting Mr Green
New End Theatre, Hammersmith Premier. Visiting Mr Green by Jeff Baron.
2
21st Feb 05 :: Review: Macbeth ...
The Scottish Play in London at the Albery with the RSC
3
21st Feb 05 :: Review: The Small Things by Enda Walsh
Small things become big things at the Menier Chocolate Factory
5
2nd Feb 05 :: Review: House of Desires RSC at the Playhouse Theatre
Magic and mayhem from the Golden Age.
5

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Latest User Reviews

Il Divo
23rd Oct 24 :: 4

A good show but the lighting was poor with bright lights flashing across the audience which were too bright and distracting. Also spotlights on performers were not synchronised correctly. Backing music at times overpowered the singers. The show was good but it was only on the last five songs that the quartet seemed to perform at the standard we had been hoping for. Too much plugging of their latest CD etc, more classy to just mention it at the end. Tried flattering the audience too much, made me feel uncomfortable. Could have discouraged people from using their phones and making videos as this was a nuisance and distraction for others in audience. Tickets expensive and small improvements could upgrade the show.

Su Pollard - Still Fully Charged
13th Oct 24 :: 5

Saw Su Pollard in her show 'Still Fully Charged' at the Pavillion Theatre Buxton and it was absolutely brilliant! Su is an absolute STAR! Her singing is fantastic, her personality shines out from the stage, her stories of her 50 years in Showbiz are fascinating and funny and she is an 1000% entertainer. Loved every minute. Thank you Su for a very, very enjoyable night! XX

An Evening of Burlesque
26th Sep 24 :: 1From when the curtain went up , it was as if 6 ex sex workers have knocked up this amateur touring production up - They need to be sued by everyone that goes for FALSE ADVERTISING as the poster conjures up images of a high quality burlesque show - it is nothing like that ! Cheap gags , tatty clothes and old ex sex workers parading around . I know that I will be demanding My Money Back.
Dangerous Obsession
26th Jul 24 :: 5

Absolutely fantastic in eastbourne tonight

The Devil Wears Prada
26th Jul 24 :: 5

Brilliant - I reckon this will be an huge success. Loved the music, the acting was terrific and the story funny and clever.

Go! The Musical
25th Jul 24 :: 3

Saw this show at The Gatehouse yesterday, 24th July. The small auditorium was pretty full and the audience appeared to appreciate the performance overall. The production feel was pretty good, certainly given the stage the show is at. The cast were committed and did a good job, again within the level. The leads were great and I thought stood above the content they were delivering. I think the content was in need of further honing, specifically to delivery it's message more succinctly as well as giving more confidence that the show really understood it's own objectives. It felt as though there could be the core of a future production but at the moment it lacks clear definition. Still worth a watch to see the cast performances and speculate about the shoe's future.

A Bunch of Amateurs (Wigan Little Theatre, Wigan)
7th Jul 24 :: 5

"A bunch of amateurs" they certainly are not. This charming comedy was well performed by some amazing actors. I couldn't fault the show in anyway. The word brilliant was on my lips at the end of this show. You really have to see this play.

Love Hurts - Steve Steinman's Love Hurts - Power Ballads and Anthems Show
2nd Jul 24 :: 2

We saw this show a few nights ago and we were a little sad that Steve wasn't the main singer, he did pop in for a song and left due to an injury he'd had a while ago. We weren't aware he wasn't going to be there, nor were the couple that travelled quite some distance. The music was okay if a little high pitched, but no complaints. At one point it did feel a bit like a stag do, when one of the singers came on stage to do a stripper dance, no complaints from the men filming so I guess we know Steve's target audience, but for me I felt uncomfortable. I won't be going to another one, this will be the third and I'm sorry but they're all much alike.

Love Hurts - Steve Steinman's Love Hurts - Power Ballads and Anthems Show
15th Jun 24 :: 4

Excellent show very talented people enjoyed it Fantastic show very talented team good night out

Love Hurts - Steve Steinman's Love Hurts - Power Ballads and Anthems Show
14th Jun 24 :: 3

Show was good and amazing singers, musicians & dancers however title of show very misleading as it states 'Steve Steinman Love Hurts' we only wanted to attend as is in the past we have gone to Steve Steinman shows and we were under the impression there would be at least a few Meat Loaf tracks unfortunately this was not the case and we left the theatre feeling a little deflated and with a promise we will not be back

So Help Me Dog
4th Jun 24 :: 5

Thrillingly original work - a breath of fresh air amongst the earnest theatrical lectures I've found myself seeing over the past couple of years. This deserves a wide audience.

The School for Scandal
2nd Jun 24 :: 5

Saw it last night at Darlington, it was the last night and the audience was a bit down. The actors however gave their all and as I have no previous experience of the play it took a while to work out who the characters were. There were some very funny moments and as I could work out who was who it was more enjoyable. Would I recommend it... of course I would... it's a great piece of live theatre well performed by excellent actors. I see a lot of live theatre... I wish more people would go along it's better value than a football game and a lot more fun... and no one got sent off!!!!

So Help Me Dog
2nd Jun 24 :: 5 So Help Me Dog" is a must-see, offering a profound and entertaining theatrical experience with excellent performances and a well-crafted storyline. The play expertly balanced humor, music, and heartfelt drama, evoking both laughter and tears. Excellent value at the Hen & Chicken we had a fabulous evening.
Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over
19th May 24 :: 1

I could understand if this show was half songs and half documentary. It would make it a lot more interesting. But to have a 10% songs and 90% self-indulgent and self-praising chat with a guy on the couch bigging up Dionne and fawning over her was a waste of money. Additionally one of Dionne's song was totally mullered compared to its original format- apparently it's called artistic licence but it seemed like destructive licence. Don't waste your money and time.

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10th May 24 :: 4

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