Richard McKee is a lawyer, and used to be a judge, but despite that (or because of that) he likes comedy, cabaret and pantomime. These are the things that he reviews for Plays to See, for which – in view of his great age – he is also a trustee. He leaves the serious stuff to the young! But seriously, though, he thinks it is a great idea for young reviewers to hone their critical faculties and communication skills by writing for Plays to See, and feels privileged to be involved in its current expansion.
As Dr Johnson observes, “he whom nature has made weak, and idleness keeps ignorant, may yet support his vanity by the name of a Critic.” The justice o...
It isn’t often that an essay by William Hazlitt springs to mind while watching a circus. But such was the physical prowess of the five young acrobats ...
“What’s your name, constable?” asked the irascible Inspector Barlow. “Fancy … er, William Smith, sir.” “You think Leeds is centre of t’world, laddie, ...
Crazy Coqs, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus, is an ideal venue for cabaret, allowing the desired intimacy and rapport between audience and...
The New Wimbledon Theatre is running a programme called From the Fringe in its small Studio from 4th to 22nd June, with a different show (sometimes tw...
They’ve done it again at the New Wimbledon Theatre – another brilliant show! Really, this is becoming a habit. It’s about time they put on a turkey, t...
Like thousands of other little girls, my sister knew she wanted to be a ballet dancer as soon as she watched Swan Lake. Your reviewer was not gripped...
“Priscilla Perfect” – that is the moniker attached to one of Lorna Dallas’ many roles on the stage, and while the first name does not suit her at all ...
“I hear there’s a reviewer in the audience”, said the stand-up menacingly. “Well, he’d better give me f---ing five stars – at least!” This reviewer is...
Only last week the New Wimbledon Theatre was packed with fans of the musical Fame, and this week I could almost write the same review. Last night Roc...
