A life with the songs of Paul Robeson
Eileen Caiger Gray reviews Call Mr Robeson at Cast in Doncaster. Mention Paul Robeson and, for many, it’s the wonderfully rich, round, deep, deep notes of Ol’ Man River that spring instant ...
THEATRE REVIEWS
One of the most popular comedies of the 18th century
Robert Tanitch reviews The Rivals at Arcola Theatre, E8 The director Selina Cadell, in a programme note, says she loves Restoration Comedy. This does not inspire much confidence. Restoration Comedy en ...
Middle-aged middle-management in trouble
Robert Tanitch reviews Neville’s Island at Duke of York’s Theatre, London WC2 Tim Firth’s play, last seen in the West End twenty years ago, has been likened to Alan Ayckbourn, but Neville’s Island is ...
Do not miss this exhilarating American musical
Robert Tanitch reviews The Scottsboro Boys at Garrick Theatre, London WC2 The Scottsboro boys were nine African-American teenage boys who were falsely accused of rape by two white girls in Alabama in ...