Howard Loxton

“Eric Roth’s version and Thea Sharrock’s direction have a similar relevance to the world in this time of Donald Trump.”

“The Producers is so totally tasteless but so funny.”

“It is a show scaled to the venue, a show to be treated as fun—don’t take it seriously!”

“There is a strong score from Elton John, music with a beat that fuels choreography by director Jerry Mitchell that can combine catwalk prancing with highly camp abandon.”

“Barcelona isn’t as weighty a piece as it sets out to be, but it is both funny and a little bit creepy.”

“Matthew Warchus’s production negotiates the changes of mood to excellent effect.”

“Well, I’m sure that you know what happens and the storytelling isn’t Hadestown’s strong point: it is the music, with great singing, and the performance of David Neumann's vibrant choreography that make this something special.”

“There is a lot packed into the three hours that Stranger Things: The First Shadow plays (including interval), and sometimes it seems there is an information overload, but every moment grabs your attention as you try to sort out what is going on.”

“The Kit Kat dancers are amazing; they sparkle and make up for what’s missing.”