Patrick Warner
Press clippings
Spike review
The post-show Q&A with Nick Newman and Ian Hislop proved more enlightening, and often funnier.
David Upton, British Theatre Guide, 16th November 2022Spike at Richmond Theatre, review
If the writing hereabouts is top notch then the acting is superb.
John O'Brien, London Theatre 1, 9th November 2022Spike at Richmond Theatre, review
There is still lots of fun to be had for Goon aficionados.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 9th November 2022Theatre reviews: Spike
The script for Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's affectionate tribute to Spike Milligan never quite soars, but Spike is still a meticulous recreation of one of the most influential comedy shows ever, writes Susan Mansfield.
Susan Mansfield, The Scotsman, 4th November 2022Spike - King's Theatre, Glasgow review
Spike is Spike Milligan, and this play gives us a glimpse into the man's life through his creation and run of The Goon Show, a now often forgotten (and now often politically incorrect) 1950s radio comedy show which mostly lives on today, as the announcer concludes the show pointing out, through the people it has influenced.
Oliver Giggins, North West End UK, 3rd November 2022Spike - Darlington Hippodrome review
Spike is tonally unsteady, haphazard and inconsistent. And although both Milligan and The Goon Show could also be described in this way, one can't help but feel that they both deserve something better than this.
Mark Clegg, The Reviews Hub, 19th October 2022Spike review
Aficionados of The Goon Show clearly enjoyed the play hugely, noisily showing their appreciation at the curtain calls, but I wonder if it will introduce Spike to a new, younger audience. If it doesn't, it is a shame, as he was a huge talent, very influential on all forms of comedy.
London Theatre 1, 12th October 2022