It’s that time of year again, when critics, theatre writers and bloggers all put together their lists of the shows that have most impressed them this year, so after a great deal of thought here are our top 10 productions (that we reviewed) of 2015!
Grand Hotel @ Southwark Playhouse – sheer perfection! A dazzling cast, a superb setting and wonderful direction and choreography!
The Merchant of Venice @ The Globe – intense, powerful and at times very funny. Built around a masterful performance from Jonathan Pryce.
Farinelli and The King @ Sam Wanamaker/Duke of Yorks – It might have been a bit of a vehicle for Mark Rylance, but put an actor that good into a role written for him and you have a couple of hours of sheer theatrical joy!
Henry V @ The Barbican – A punchy finale to the RSC’s King and Country run of plays. Alex Hassell gives us a very human Henry.
Anything Goes @ The Mayflower – That this glorious production didn’t make it to the West End is one of the biggest tragedies of the year!
A Damsel In Distress @ CFT – pure fun, this Gershwin/Wodehouse piece may have given us the biggest smile of 2015!
The Importance of Being Earnest @ The Mayflower – a bit of a shock this one, I went in expecting very little and left the theatre beaming. Suchet in particular revelled in Wilde’s word play.
King Henry V @ The Union Theatre – An authoritative take on Shakespeare, this all female cast brought a new perspective in a stripped back but punchy version of the play.
As You Like It @ The Globe – Shakespearean comedy done right. Giggles aplenty in glorious sunshine!
American Buffalo @ Wyndhams – A powerhouse performance from John Goodman centred this earthy slice of Mamet.
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