Stuart King
14 Jun
Reviews 
Review: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER at Ambassadors Theatre
By Stuart King Friday, June 14 2024, 08:48
In common with other relatively small cast London musicals (like the hugely successful Operation Mincemeat which continues to enjoy its extended run at the Fortune Theatre), KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER relies upon sharply choreographed moves and costume changes to ensure the non-stop cultural reference gags land with pizzazz. Thankfully, in bringing together Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds — a pair of supremely talented performers who manage effortlessly to lift even the kitschest tongue-in-cheek and colloquially corny moments — the producers have hit comedy gold.
The Cast of Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder! Pamela Raith Photography.
09 Jun
Reviews
Review: MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross Theatre
By Stuart King Sunday, June 9 2024, 20:55
Polish born Marie Skłodowska-Curie was a driven, focused and determined woman who consistently met with derision and hostility from the male dominated scientific community of her day. Through sheer willpower and an innate self-belief, she overcame opposition and changed many of society’s beliefs about women and their potential role in non-traditional endeavours. Her fortitude and tenacity remains an example of what women can achieve, and continues to shine a spotlight on the shameful and complacent attitudes of a patriarchal system which in many ways still belittles women’s achievements and potential.
Marie Curie Musical Company. © Pamela Raith Photography
09 Jun
Reviews
Review: NO LOVE SONGS at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
By Stuart King Sunday, June 9 2024, 20:31
Having previously wowed audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, followed by a stint at Dundee Rep Theatre, NO LOVE SONGS now embarks upon a fortnight of performances in the main space at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, until 15th June.
No Love Songs (2024) Photo by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan. John McLarnon and Anna Russell-Martin.
06 Jun
First Look: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! at Ambassadors Theatre
By Stuart King Thursday, June 6 2024, 10:07
Along with other relatively small cast musicals (like the hugely successful Operation Mincemeat currently playing at the Fortune Theatre) KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER relies upon sharply choreographed moves and costume changes to ensure that the non-stop cultural reference gags land with a slick and zingy pizzazz. Thankfully the casting team managed to match Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds — a pair of supremely talented performers who manage effortlessly to lift even the kitschiest tongue-in-cheek and colloquially corny moments. This is a small show which definitely punches way above its weight.
Bronté Barbé (Kathy) and Rebekah Hinds (Stella) in Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder at Ambassadors Theatre -Pamela Raith Photography
30 May
Reviews
Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACK STUFF at National Theatre Olivier
By Stuart King Thursday, May 30 2024, 09:05
This week’s opening at the National Theatre’s Olivier is another regional transfer, having originated at Liverpool’s Royal Court where Kevin Fearon and the team, successfully produced and commissioned the piece based on the 1982 Thatcher-era television series penned by local boy Alan Bleasdale. In it, five working class Liverpudlian men and their families, struggle with the impact of unemployment and the lack of social care in the once thriving city.
Cast of Boys from the Blackstuff at the National Theatre. © Alastair Muir
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