Press clippings Page 6
The Play What I Wrote review
A nostalgic treat which will disappoint nobody.
Jacob Newbury, British Theatre Guide, 13th January 2022The Play What I Wrote to embark on tour
The show will feature surprise guests at each stop.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 5th January 2022The Play What I Wrote review
This 20-year-old comedy with the nightly surprise guest works its magic in a superb revival directed by its co-writer, the Rep's artistic director, Sean Foley.
Clare Brennan, The Observer, 19th December 2021How we made The Play What I Wrote
"Ralph Fiennes strode into the dressing room and said he loved the show - we booked him there and then. The whole thing was very kick-bollocks-scramble."
Andrew Dickson, The Guardian, 22nd November 2021Thom Tuck cast in The Play What I Wrote
Thom Tuck is to celebrate the spirit of Morecambe and Wise in a revival of The Play What I Wrote.
Chortle, 26th October 2021London theatre review: The Upstart Crow
This is a marvellous mash-up of the scholarly and totally ridiculous, performed by some of Britain's finest comedians and comedy actors.
Jack Hudson, London Theatre Direct, 21st February 2020Opinion: What makes a hit?
There is just so much alchemy in what makes a hit. Maybe nobody really does know anything.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th February 2020Review: The Upstart Crow (Gielgud Theatre)
Ben Elton's comedy makes the jump from TV screens to the West End stage, starring David Mitchell.
Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 18th February 2020The Upstart Crow review
The prime market for this stage version of the popular TV series will inevitably be those who are already diehard fans of the show and / or the multi-talented David Mitchell, making his belated West End debut. They will not be disappointed.
Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 18th February 2020Review: Upstart Crow in the West End
With the Only Fools musical and now Upstart Crow, are sitcoms slowly taking over London's West End?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th February 2020