★★★☆☆ 1817, northern England: a group of disgruntled and cynical workers decided to take matters into their own hands and launch a rebellion. Most were skilled artisans who were being forced into poverty by the arrival of new, faster, cheaper methods of manufacture . . . .
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★★★☆☆ Emma Rice has taken the fundamental components from Blyton’s Malory Towers stories, blended them with some great music and created this new adaptation as a summer treat for the audiences at Brunel’s old railway station. . . .The acting is spirited; the songs are impressive and in abundance; rousing and sensitive in turns. This striking show is lashings of fun and sure to be popular during the school holidays.
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★★★☆☆ This play, original written and performed in 2013, tells the story of four iconic, black, American men who meet in a hotel room one night in 1964. There to celebrate the victory of the young Mohammed Ali, then Cassius Clay, were nation of Islam leader Malcolm X, singer and record producer Sam Cooke, sportsman Jim Brown and the celebrated boxer himself; newly crowned heavyweight champion of the world.
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★★★★☆ The actors get more animated as the show progresses. Each slick scene, with clever lighting, diverse music and a few simple props, takes a reference from the film for a seemingly chaotic but hilariously funny reflection of family life.
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★★★★☆ The tradition of cabaret-style musical comedy shows is long and varied and Riddlestick Theatre’s contribution won’t break any new ground. But if it’s entertainment you’re after then this show won’t disappoint; it’s good fun.
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