Davor Golub
12 Oct
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Review: Teddy Ferrara at the Donmar Warehouse
By Davor Golub Monday, October 12 2015, 10:42
In preparation for attending the UK premiere of ‘Teddy Ferrera’ by Christopher Shinn at the Donmar Warehouse I read reviews of the play’s 2013 world premiere at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
I was surprised to discover that the play was poorly received by the Chicago press and the New York Times. This led me to wonder whether or not improvements had been made for this, the UK premiere.
09 Oct
Reviews
Review: CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REIMAGINED at the Criterion Theatre
By Davor Golub Friday, October 9 2015, 10:58
For some people the name Burt Bacharach conjures up a vision of soppy 1970’s elevator muzak. However for those musicians in the know, Bacharach has always been considered a legendary composer who transformed pop music with his innovative jazz rhythms and harmonies. It is therefore an absolute pleasure to see his music so thrillingly and modernly re-imagined in ‘Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined’ at the Criterion Theatre. The show was initially staged in New York and was followed by a successful run earlier this summer at the red hot Menier Chocolate Factory.
15 Sep
Reviews
Review: Future Conditional at The Old Vic
By Davor Golub Tuesday, September 15 2015, 12:50
As soon as you enter the refurbished Old Vic it is very clear that there is a new regime in charge. The lobby looks freshly painted and the stark new post-modern lighting provides a subliminal message that the new artistic director, Mathew Warchus, is on a mission to make this venue cutting edge. This is particularly evident in his brave choice to start his tenure with a world premiere, Future Conditional, written by Tamsin Oglesby exploring the state of education today in England.
09 Sep
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Review: Kinky Boots
By Davor Golub Wednesday, September 9 2015, 14:11
Welcome home ‘Kinky Boots’. The 2013 Tony Award winning Best Musical has landed in the United Kingdom and has definitely benefited from the journey home. When I first saw this show, which is set in Northampton, in previews on Broadway, and then again recently in Toronto with the Canadian cast, I couldn’t help but feel that a certain Britishness was lacking in both productions...
09 Sep
Reviews
Review: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
By Davor Golub Wednesday, September 9 2015, 08:38
Revisiting a hit show years into a long run is always an interesting prospect. One wonders how the show is holding up and whether or not the inevitable cast changes will have weakened the show. Well I am pleased to report that two years into its run at the glorious Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Charlie and the Chocolate Factory remains a fun filled extravaganza that will entertain the entire family.
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