Joyful adaptation of Enid Blyton's stories
Author: Paul Smith
Excellent re-working of the Osborne classic
Ludicrous, bizarre and funny farce
A witty and beautifully performed play
Disappointingly thin storytelling of great singer
SIDMOUTH – SIDMOUTH SUMMER PLAY FESTIVAL MANOR PAVILION THEATRE BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE 5***** 2 hours 10 minutes – 1 interval Manor Pavilion Theatre Box Office – 01395 514413 www.manorpavilion.com REVIEW – CORMAC RICHARDS – 29 AUGUST 2019 @reviewsgate @cormacrichards www.cormacrichards.uk Every so often you see a production of a rarely done play which makes you sit up and take notice and say, ‘Why isn’t this performed more often?’. You then tell yourself that you are pleased it isn’t …
A good production of a flawed thriller
Full-throttle and a cut above the norm
An interesting piece but with production shortcomings
A well-plotted and performed farcical treat
A perceptive and thought provoking piece of theatre
A Full-on extravaganza of great music
Ayckbourn continues to entertain
Few thrills from this rather turgid script
An exceptional production of the Priestley classic
Top-notch production of joyful & moving show
New pantomime found wanting throughout
An outstanding production of a complex play