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

Tom Hanks' Family Classic Big, Gets The Musical Treatment

Are you ready for the big piano key dance duet.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Coronation Treat: Crown Dual Satirises Hit TV Show The Crown

It's a brave satirist who takes on the Netflix behemoth.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Theatre Review: Fanny And Stella Brings Victorian Crossdressing Celebrities To Life

Getting dragged up in front of the judge.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Review: Billy Budd At Royal Opera House

A classy and sombre outing for Britten's opera.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

One Little Prick Can't Hurt, Can It?: The Phlebotomist At Hampstead Theatre

It most certainly can.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Theatre Review: Circa Goes Round And Round

Retreading tired territory.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Agnes Colander At Jermyn Street Theatre: A Bold Revival That Doesn't Pay Off

Reprising a work whose own author said it should probably be destroyed.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

No Kids Is Proof That 'Gay Theatre' Still Has Something New To Say

The real-life story of a gay couple's family dilemma.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Dracula At The London Library: Influential Gothic Novel Returns To Its Spiritual Home

See the story performed in the library where it was written.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Theatre Review: The Unreturning At Theatre Royal Stratford East

An energetic cast turns up the macho charm.

 ★★★☆☆