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Reviews by Ben Powell

London West End theatre reviews. London theatre reviews by Ben Powell for and on behalf of London Theatre 1.

CROOKS 1926 at King William IV, London | Review

February 17, 2020 Last updated: February 17, 2020 2:45 pm By Ben Powell

Crooks, courtesy of Michael Kaltenborn.

I had not, until last night, had the pleasure of experiencing COLAB Theatre's work and, having now done so, I am mourning my wasted time. Crooks: 1926 is the latest work from COLAB Theatre, and the first produced from their new, dedicated home base, promising clever game mechanics and an exciting narrative and this production delivered both in buckets. On our entrance into the working-class pub that would serve as our venue for the night, the atmosphere and sense of foreboding is built … [Read more...]

Review of Red Palace at The Vaults

October 3, 2019 Last updated: April 9, 2021 11:45 pm By Ben Powell

Red Palace, courtesy of Nic Kane Photography

When aiming to tap into the collective imagination of an audience, fairy tales are always a fantastic place to start. These stories are baked into our collective consciousness from childhood and the reimagining and reinterpretation of them often gives life to evocative work, as a result of this collective understanding. The Vaults, ever home to the experimental, inventive and out there within the theatrical spectrum, is our venue for this evening as we prepare to enter Shotgun Carousel’s Red … [Read more...]

Review of Falsettos at The Other Palace

September 6, 2019 Last updated: September 6, 2019 8:00 pm By Ben Powell

L-R Joel Montague (Mendel), Natasha J Barnes (Cordelia), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Trina), Gemma Knight-Jones (Charlotte) & Daniel Boys (Marvin) - Falsettos The Other Palace - Photos By The Standout Company

Originally written as the two one-act shows ‘March of the Falsettos’ and ‘Falsettoland’, themselves written as sequels to ‘In Trousers’, Falsettos is one of the premier works of veteran composer William Finn, and his long-term collaborator James Lapine. The show tells the story of Marvin, a middle-aged Jewish man as he explores his latent homosexuality, all the while determined to maintain a tight-knit family. It often feels like the narrative is rocketing by, only stopping in with the … [Read more...]

The Illusionists – Direct From Broadway at Shaftesbury Theatre

July 12, 2019 Last updated: October 8, 2019 1:39 am By Ben Powell

Hero Adam Trent

In the modern landscape of superhero blockbusters, The Illusionists are like the Avengers of magic - an international super-team of the some of the world's greatest mentalists, magicians and conjurers. The Shaftesbury Theatre plays home to this evening of magical delight and the atmosphere is set well from the start with a number of messages from The Mentalist, Chris Cox, about the Control Chris Cox Cards being passed out to the audience. Naturally curious, my sister and I both fill a card … [Read more...]

Review of Madagascar The Musical at New Wimbledon Theatre

July 26, 2018 Last updated: August 30, 2019 5:15 pm By Ben Powell

Madagascar The Musical - Photo by Bonnie Britain

From the moment you enter the theatre, Madagascar promises to be a colourful cavalcade of fun. The design is big, bold and beautiful - capturing the bright energy of the movie as though the set and costumes had been pulled straight from the screen. Matt Terry, as Alex, really shines. His voice is wonderfully strong with a flourish of falsetto the vocal highlight of several songs. He brings great energy to the lovably egotistic showbiz lion. Gloria, played by Timmika Ramsay, is equal parts … [Read more...]

Jane Austen’s Persuasion at the Playground Theatre | Review

April 22, 2018 Last updated: April 22, 2018 11:09 am By Ben Powell

Ceri-Lyn Cissone & Jason Ryall (c) Robin Savage

With an increasingly solid reputation for good work and solid material selections, Theatre6 continue this trend with their new adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel Persuasion. Celebrating 200 years since its publication, Stephanie Dale has done a great job of adapting the text, condensing a story spanning close to a year to a manageable, albeit slightly long, evening's performance. Her focus on Anne's voice, in keeping with the strength of Austen's famous female protagonists, provides a … [Read more...]

Protocol Theatre presents: Rabbit by Nina Raine | Review

March 27, 2018 Last updated: March 27, 2018 3:17 pm By Ben Powell

Rabbit

Protocol Theatre make their London debut with this zesty production of Nina Raine's first work. The bulk of the action takes place around a reserved restaurant table as central character Bella brings together an assortment of her nearest and dearest friends, most of whom have never met, to see in her 29th birthday in an increasingly intoxicated fashion. The play discusses the gender divide and questions how it might affect or, at times, arguably dictate our places in the order of things. … [Read more...]

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