ATW NewsClips - London

The Independent

Vultures circle Holmes' debut on Broadway
It feels, as they might say in the Church of Scientology, like distinctly bad Karma. Two months before the curtains go up, an extremely large vulture is beginning to circle over Katie Holmes' Broadway debut.

Review: On The Rocks, Hampstead Theatre, London
Remember the nude wrestling scene in Ken Russell's film adaptation of Women in Love – the glistening bodies of Oliver Reed and Alan Bates locked in shadowy, gladiatorial combat before a flickering fire?

Review: Look Back in Anger, Jermyn Street Theatre, London

Financial Times

On the Rocks, Hampstead Theatre, London
This is the time of year when couples who have arranged to go on holiday together suddenly have a moment’s doubt about the wisdom of the enterprise, writes Sarah Hemming

The Times UK

Look Back in Anger, Jermyn Street, London
Jimmy Akingbola yelled too much and paused too little, speeches were delivered so fast that one missed their humour and meaning

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only, Arts Theatre, London
Ventriloquist Johnson has a breezy Middle American persona, and most of his props are unthreatening, but funny

Once Upon a Time, Liverpool
The plot lacks focus and impetus, yet somehow, by dint of camp, cheek and charm, Phil Willmott just about gets away with it

Mela, Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
With so few characters Alex Chisholm’s direction cannot create the sense of a crowd, and there are many puzzling elements

The Guardian

Thyestes, BAC, London
Michael Billington is impressed by Alexander Williams' version of Seneca's story of cyclical revenge tragedy

Listen very carefully - 'Allo 'Allo! is coming back
A theatrical version of the 80s BBC sitcom which ran for seven seasons over 10 years is to tour

The Guardian Performing Arts Blog

Chris Wilkinson: Noises off: Take the money and run?

Daily Telegraph

Jimmy Porter as never seen before
Charles Spencer reviews Look Back in Anger at Jermyn St Theatre, London SW1 and Torn at the Arcola theatre, London.

Whatsonstage.com

* New £6m Council Investment Lights up Theatreland
* WOS Mag: Time for Tennant & Tate, West Side at 50

Review: Spamalot

First Night Photos: 1st Night Photos: Bhaskar Basks in Python's Glory

Whatsonstage.com - Off-West End & Fringe

Five Reasons to See… In My Name
Ex-EastEnder James Alexandrou gives us five reasons to see his show In My Name, which is at the Trafalgar Studios from 1 – 19 July 2008.