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Dodger: the Oliver Twist prequel that's scary, starry and totally irresistible TV
This Dickens spin-off claps along like The Goonies and is so ace it's been promoted from CBBC to BBC One. No wonder Christopher Eccleston and Julian Barratt were lining up to star.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 5th April 2022CBBC announces period family comedy Dodger
CBBC has confirmed the production of a new family comedy series, Dodger. Based on Charles Dickens's iconic characters, its stars include Christopher Eccleston as Fagin.
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 2021The Skewer wins at BBC Audio Awards
The Skewer, The Musical Life Of..., David Threlfall, Christopher Douglas and Fraser Ayres were amongst the comedy-related winners in the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 26th March 2021David Threlfall to star in Film Club comedy series
David Threlfall is amongst the cast signed up for Film Club, a new comedy series observing a group of people meeting via Zoom to discuss movies.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2020Walters joins all-star cast to narrate Wood biography
Julie Walters will be featuring as part of an all-star cast for the audiobook of Jasper Rees' authorised biography of Victoria Wood, Let's Do It.
Trapeze has promised the audiobook will be "a rich, multi-voice recording narrated by an all-star cast of some of the legendary performers who worked with Victoria over her iconic career". Alongside Walters narrating will be Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston, Susie Blake, Anne Reid, David Threlfall, Daniel Rigby, Jane Wymark, Richenda Carey and Kate Robbins. An introduction will be narrated by Rees himself.
Katherine Cowdrey, The Bookseller, 13th October 2020Don Quixote review
Poignant, funny & perfectly played.
Jonathan Baz, My Theatre Mates, 14th November 2018Don Quixote review
Definitely one for the family over the festive season.
My Theatre Mates, 12th November 2018Review: Don Quixote
The two blazing leads are supported by a cast without a weak link, shifting smoothly from shepherds and peasants to noblemen to puppeteers.
Gus Mitchell, A Younger Theatre, 12th November 2018Don Quixote review
By the end of the performance a standing ovation was given and it was easy to see that the love between David and Rufus went as deep as their characters', embracing each other as good friends.
James Queay, To Do List, 11th November 2018Don Quixote review
Unfortunately, despite some excellent performances, great staging and a strong ensemble, the show never quite ignites, although the fire alarm going off may suggest otherwise! This situation was handled superbly by Hound and actually added to the humour of the evening.
Emma Heath, West End Wilma, 9th November 2018