Boyz
Theatre
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308The Tragedy of Dorian Gray at the Drayton Arms Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
The Picture of Dorian Gray was Oscar Wilde’s only novel and at the time of its publication in 1890 Wilde himself described...
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459Joe and Ken at The Old Red Lion Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
I must confess the world of Joe Orton still holds a strong fascination for me, not in a morbid way but how...
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352Broken Lad at The Arcola Outdoor Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
Written by Robin Hooper and directed by Richard Spier, with a firm grip on the four very succinct scenes, Broken Lad is...
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478Charlie Condou on appearing in Straight White Men at the Southwark Playhouse in November
Boyz theatre critic Stephen Vowles has an informal chat with Charlie Condou about finally getting to play Matt in the upcoming production...
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853Stop Messin’ About at The Etcetera Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
Simon Kingsley’s homage to Kenneth Williams is a pure delight capturing aspects of the comedy actor’s life in fine detail. The facial expressions...
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807The Normal Heart at The Olivier at the National Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
Dominic Cooke’s immaculate and stimulating direction of Larry Kramer’s play The Normal Heart became electric last night at the National. Staged in...
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528Dumbledore Is So Gay at The Pleasance Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
With all three actors reprising their roles – Alex Britt as Jack, Max Perry playing Ollie and Martin and Charlotte Dowding taking...
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963The Funny Girls at the Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
I had high expectations for this play written by Roy Smiles, directed by Michael Strassen and starring Mia Tomlinson as Joan Rivers...
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685Small Change at the Omnibus Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
Astute and intricate acting does not come any better than this. With a cast of four – Sioned Jones as Mrs Harte,...
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683The Dresser at Theatre Royal Bath: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
The Dresser is Ronald Harwood’s play about two men: Norman played by Julian Clary and “Sir” played by Matthew Kelly who is...
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526Overflow at The Bush Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
One of the most wonderful things about the producers and programmers at The Bush Theatre is that they excel in finding new...
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668Tom Wright, director of Dumbledore Is So Gay at The Pleasance Theatre from 21st September, talks to Stephen Vowles
The new production Dumbledore Is So Gay at The Pleasance Theatre is a nostalgic hug to coming of age, coming out, and growing...
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835Invisible Me at New Wimbledon Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
Sometimes simplicity is key in the staging, lighting and props and with Bren Gosling’s dramatic new comedy, this is indeed the case...
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586Blowhole at the Pleasance Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
Imaginative storytelling and magical theatre does not come any better than this. Written and starring Benjamin Salmon, his one-man monologue and comment...
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716Salomé at Southwark Playhouse: Review by Stephen Vowles
This is sensational theatre – electrifying – and the modern staging is as if we were watching a catwalk fashion show. The...
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1.1K“When 60 is just the beginning…” Actor Philip Gill talks to Stephen Vowles about Invisible Me at the New Wimbledon Theatre
Invisible Me is a new play by Bren Gosling at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Friday 3rd September. Three Londoners enter their...
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518Tell Me Straight at the King’s Head Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
One act plays can be tricky to pull off as they have to grab the audience’s attention immediately and Tell Me Straight...
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890Paul Bradshaw on his new one act play Tell Me Straight at the King’s Head Theatre
Boyz theatre critic Stephen Vowles has a chat with Paul Bradshaw about his new one act play Tell Me Straight running as...
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551Constellations at the Vaudeville Theatre with Russell Tovey and Omari Douglas: Review by Stephen Vowles
Constellations stars Russell Tovey as Roland and Omari Douglas as Manuel, as two star-crossed lovers. These two actors are simply superb with...
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1.2KHappy Ending at The Garden Theatre at St Gabriel’s Halls, Pimlico: Review by Stephen Vowles
Director Peter Bull, ably assisted by William Spencer, has given this production of Ronnie Larsen’s comedy drama a ‘hands on’ approach and...
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588Coppelia and The Supermarket Suite at The Garden Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
I first saw William Spencer’s enthralling take of Delibes’ Coppelia in June 2019 and with the assistance of the re-imagined score by...
