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Author: Rod Dungate

Hugo in Panto-But is it Really Acting? Part One: Rod Dungate

RG Editor Rod Dungate introduces a series of pantomime features from young actor Hugo von Fragstein.

Summer and Smoke, Duke of York’s London, 4****: William Russell

Fine performances in dubious play

Rudolf, mac Birmingham, 4****: Freddie Anderson

Perfect winter entertainment for children (with the family)

Dietricht, Wilton’s Music Hall London, 4****: William Russell

Marlene rides again

Fanatical, Playground London, 3***: William Russell

Spaced out at the convention

Rachel-Cheung recital, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff

Keyboard fireworks

Don Quixote, Garrick (RSC), 4****: William Russell

Tilting at windmills

Merry Widow (Opera North), Theatre Royal Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff

Very merry indeed

Tosca (Opera North), Theatre Royal Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff

Strong performances all round

Sexy Laundry, Tabard London, 3***: William Russell

The 25 year itch

Exodus, Finborough London, 4****, William Russell

A dazzling display of performance skills

Billy Bishop Goes to War, Jermyn St London, 4****: William Russell

Hero or Killer?

The Lovely Bones, Birmingham Rep, 3***: Rod Dungate

Food for thought, but is that enough?

Still No Idea, Jerwood London, 4****: William Russell

A splendid double act

Ear for Eye, Royal Court London, 4****: William Ruff

Not to be missed

Bury the Dead, Finborough London, 4****: William Russell

Impressive play about the futility of war

Lively and Varied at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff

Something for all tastes.

Brexit, Kings Head London, 4****: William Russell

After the unmerry months of May