Thomas Player, Author at Cherwell

Review: Me, as a Penguin – ‘bound to put a smile on your face’

A review of the heartwarming comedy by Pangolin Theatre Productions

Review: A View from the Bridge – ‘dramatic, gripping and surprisingly funny’

This latest revival of the Arthur Miller classic copes well with its challenging text (and challenging accent).

Review: Pirandello’s Henry IV – ‘earnest production let down by a dull script’

A Tom Stoppard translation of an Italian play is convincing and confusing in equal measure

“A little-known gem”

Thomas Player gives four stars to 'Dear Brutus', an underrated classic

Review: War Dogs

Thomas Player gives credit to the secret complexity of War Dogs, but questions if it was a little bit too subtle.

Review: Florence Foster Jenkins

Thomas Player was left feeling warm inside, despite the ear splitting singing

Preview: Sweeney Todd

Thomas Player finds his time well-spent after a glimpse at the classic musical

Review: Disorder – dull and boring

ONE STAR “Un, deux! … trois, quatre! Un, deux! … trois, quatre!” You'd be forgiven for thinking you're back in your first ever French lesson, mais non,...

Review: The Revenant

Leonardo DiCaprio goes on a bear hunt and isn't scared

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