We were at the 1st preview of this Chekhov adaptation by Conor McPherson and were blissfully unaware it would be closed by COVID-19 in March and be on cinema screens later in the year. The production is shortlisted for 4 monstas awarded 30/12/20.
WORTH A LOOK?: ***
WHEN?: 5/12/20, runs to 17/1/21
WHERE?: Garrick Theatre UPDATE: Lockdown means this production closed early with its last performance 15/12/20
The last time we saw Holly Stars perform she dragged us on stage for our West End debut and this season she returns with a ‘Dragatha Christie’ show she has written herself.
Pantomime at Christmas looked for a while like it might not happen but this seasonal showstopper returns with a familiar cast including star Julian Clary 12/12/20 to 3/1/21 Tickets We’ve seen it ever since it started in 2016 and it’s essentially a variety show with something for everyone. Here’s what we said in 2017, 2018 and last year.
WORTH A LOOK?: ***
WHERE? Trafalgar Studios RUNTIME: 90 minutes (no interval)
WHEN? 15/12 (matinee), runs to 5/1/20
Drag sashayed ever further into the mainstream this year with a triumphant first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on the BBC and now we have this pantomime take-over of a renowned West End stage.
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