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Coasting reviews

oldvicone — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:23:08 +0000

Here are some of the reviews for Coasting we've had so far:

"There is no mistaking the distinctive timbre of McGrath's voice and a real ability to capture the dead-fly desolation and bruised end-of-season melancholy of a place where survival requires the growth of a disguising

Treasure Island reviews

oldvicone — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:11:01 +0000

Reviews: Treasure Island

"X Marks the spot for another shipshape and Bristol-brilliant family treat from the Old Vic" Bristol Old Vic and Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory collaborate to produce this new adaptation of Moliere's The Misanthrope.

"Perfo

Suit Yourself Magazine review: The Red Shoes

oldvicone — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:03:25 +0000

Theatre Review: Kneehigh's The Red Shoes

Kneehigh are welcomed back to Bristol Old Vic with open arms.

whatsonstage.com: Swallows and Amazons Hijack The Matthew

oldvicone — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:56:22 +0000

During Doors Open Day all was not quite on the Harbourside as the Swallows and Amazons battle for The Matthew

"They were joined by a crowd of children dressed as pirates, and also a few adults who were big kids at heart, all wanting to follow the salty sea-dogs in their warm up for the Christmas plank-w

whatsonstage.com: The Author

oldvicone — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:57:53 +0000

Whatsonstage.com: 'Controversial Fringe play heads to Bristol'

Tim Crouch's controversial play The Author will be at Bristol Od Vic 28 Sept - 2 Oct, in the Studio.

BBC Bristol - Doors Open Day 2010

oldvicone — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:41:50 +0000

On Sat 11 Sep Bristol Old Vic opens its doors as part of Heritage Open Days

"...venues taking part include Bristol Old Vic, the Wills Memorial Building tower and the new harbour lock control buildings in Cumberland Basin.

To see the full story follow the link be

The Guardian Theatre Blog - The Misanthrope

oldvicthree — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:44:14 +0000

Lyn Gardner reveals her top theatre tips for the new season

"Andrew Hilton's The Misanthrope at Bristol Old Vic...Plenty to look forward to."

Click Below to read full article.

Suit Yourself Magazine review: Bristol Ferment

oldvictwo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:24:55 +0000

Theatre Review: Bristol Ferment at Bristol old Vic

Helen Martin rounds up the highlights of this years Bristol Ferment, offering her picks of the festival as well as praising the organisation and support the acts receive.

"Bristol Ferment allows a close relationship between the au

Bristol Evening Post review: Prima Doona

oldvictwo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:06:40 +0000

Theatre Review: Prima Doona at Bristol Old Vic Studio

Jane Mornement reviews Doon MacKichan's one woman show Prima Doona. Crackerjack rating: 8/10.

"Prima Doona is confrontationally confusing, and unsettlingly amusing.

Whatsonstage coverage of Autumn Season

oldvictwo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:48:30 +0000

Whatsonstage.com: New Season at Bristol Old Vic

As Bristol Old Vic launches its new season, leading theatre website whatsonstage publishes all the information on their news pages.

"Bristol Old Vic has announced its season of work for Autumn/Winter with a programme inspired by imaginat

Panorama revisits Juliet and Her Romeo

oldvicone — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:06:44 +0000

Panorama: The Generation Game, BBC One, Mon 26 July 20.30

Following the success of Juliet and Her Romeo, directed by Artistic Director Tom Morris in Feb - March 2010, the topical themes and ideas presented in the modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic have not been forgotten:

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