Mike Clarke

Mike Clarke

Mike Clarke (he/him) writes about theatre. After more than 20 years in London he's relocated to Margate where his other interests are film and books, and acting as housekeeper for a rehomed greyhound.

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Articles by: Mike Clarke
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: Nicola Walker Is Luminescent In The Corn Is Green

Though the show's a product of its era.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

“It’s All Our Stories”: The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me At New Wimbledon Theatre

The first London revival of this show since 1994.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: Ghost Story With Small Cast Delivers Big Scares

It'll pull you in like a tarot reader at a fairground.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: A Fight Against... Is Effective, Impactful Theatre

Una Lucha Contra, freshly translated with economy and vigour.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: Best Of Enemies Is A Topical Treat That Fizzes With Angry Energy

Young Vic recreates a legendary political debate.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: Fiery Comedy Drama Is One Wild 90 Minutes

Thelma and Louise meets Quentin Tarantino.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: Anything Goes At Barbican Is The Top

Delightful, delicious, de-lovely.

★★★★☆
Theatre & Arts
By Mike Clarke

Darkfield: Immersive Theatre Brings Millennial Ghost Train Vibe To King’s Cross

Horror for those who like suggestion, nuance and concealment.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Alice's Adventures Underground Is Opera For The Entire Family

Curioser and curioser.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Carmen At The ENO Has Sun, Sea And Sangria

Carmen gets a change of scene.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Theatre Review: Uncle Vanya At Harold Pinter Theatre

Conor McPherson’s reworking nicely millennial-ises Chekhov's original.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

La Bohème Is A Bohemian Rhapsody In Covent Garden

Richard Jones takes on Puccini.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Life With The Lyons: Zoe Gets Deified In An Act Of God

Pacy, punchy and packed with gags.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Theatre Review: The Lady Vanishes At Fairfield Halls

Even a cast led by Gwen Taylor can't bring this dated show back to life.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Top Of The Poppins: Zizi Strallen Shines As Mary Poppins At Prince Edward Theatre

Is it too cheesy to say it's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Taming Of The Shrew For The Woke Generation At Barbican

Gender fluid Shakespeare.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

The Unseen Hour: An Uneven 60 Minutes At The London Horror Festival

Three actors, ten roles and a heck of a lot of noises.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Unhappy Hanukkah: Family Misfortunes Loom Large In Mother Of Him

Tracy-Ann Oberman owns the stage in the lead role.

 ★★★★☆