Emily Barber Archives

Jack Butterworth as Craig McDermott and Arty Froushan as Patrick Bateman. (Photo: Marc Brenner)

REVIEW: American Psycho, Almeida (2026)

Post author:Sonny Waheed
Post published:2 February 2026
Post category:London but not West End Musical Review

American Psycho: A brilliant play trapped in a mediocre musical Woman: ‘So What do you do?’Patrick: ‘I'm into, uh, well, murders and executions, mostly.Woman: ‘Do you like it?’Patrick: ‘Well, it…

Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother. (Photo: Johan Persson)

REVIEW: Backstairs Billy, Duke of York’s (2023)

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:11 November 2023
Post category:Play Review West End
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The Backstairs at Clarence House "She is the national symbol of resilience and serenity."Billy Tallon Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother. (Photo: Johan Persson) The first impression is of opulence. …

Emily Barber as Lydia and Alan Cox as Godfrey (Photo: Steve Gregson)

REVIEW: Love All, Jermyn Street Theatre (2022)

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:21 September 2022
Post category:Off West End Play Review
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Be careful what you wish for! Godfrey "How can a man write glamorous, romantic novels with ink pots flying round his head?” Lydia "Why should I put up with your second…