Reader Reviews
Bombshells (Arts Theatre, West End)
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 | I have seen this incredible tour de force performance on two continents, seen audiances jumping to their feet to applaud a briliant actress. I can not wait to see it in NYC where audiances can again enjoy a very special evening at the theatre. - 82.43.34.3) | 13 Jan 05 |
| fabulous show go and see it before it closes! Had me in hysterics for the full two hours! Have to agree with previous reviewer, she does look strangely like Julia McEnzie at points! Very talented lady... go and see it! - USER: Whatsonstage.com (80.43.5.191) | 04 Oct 04 |
| Three stars from Terri Paddock? Has she seen the show? It was exceptionally good - as close to perfection as any I have ever seen. What more could she have done and what could she have improved? Nothing! - USER: Whatsonstage.com (62.253.219.130) | 24 Sep 04 |
| A deserved standing ovation. Her CATS talent show piece was hilarious. She is a prodigiously talented performer and should not be missed. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (81.3.119.218) | 22 Sep 04 |
| Didn't know anything about this as a friend bought the tickets. The First, third and fourth monologues are absoluteley hilarious. Didn't like the two poignant ones as Alan Bennett does it SO much better much but the others particularly the bride are so 'off the scale' fantastic that I will go back again. Thoroughly recommended. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (81.3.119.218) | 22 Sep 04 |
| I found this a loathsome evening. Poorly written. And this isn't acting - it's showing off - not one real or true note in the whole performance. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (212.39.31.219) | 21 Sep 04 |
| Just want to say that I saw this show on Saturday night and thought Caroline O’Connor was sensational. Her interpretation of the different characters was simply astounding and showed her versatility as an actress. My personal favourites were Tiggy Entwhistle (abandoned wife and cactophile) and Zoe Struthers (diva with baggage - now I can relate to that!!). But the other characters were just as good. Anyone else think she looks remarkably like Juila McKenzie??? For anyone who hasn’t seen this tour-de-force performance - GO SEE IT. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (62.255.64.8) | 20 Sep 04 |
| it is indeed a terrific show. A fabulous performance which everyone interested in good theatre should make the effort to see - Caroline O'Connor is hilarious and deserves the praise she is getting. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.92.67.76) | 20 Sep 04 |
| It is brilliant... sometimes the script slips a little but it doesn't matter because Caroline O'Connor is a true star and doesn't miss a beat. Olivier winning material. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.92.67.76) | 20 Sep 04 |
| It is an amazing performance yes however the majority of the piece is badly written and actually a little boring. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.92.67.76) | 20 Sep 04 |
| I saw the show the other night and was knocked out by how good it is. Bombshells is written by the playwright Joanna Murray-Smith and consists of a series of six monologues depicting a variety of different women - from a bride with mixed feelings on her wedding day to a busy housewife and mum - and from an Irish wanabee performing at a talent show to a cabaret performer who has seen better days. The six monologues are all performed by one amazing actress, Caroline O'Connor (who also features in the forthcoming film De-lovely apparently). It is an amazing performance which in my opinion deserves an Oliver Award nomination at the very least. When I saw the show the audience were in raptures - you have to be there to fully appreciate it I think. Suffice to say that she was both hilarious and moving and that you will have a fantastic time if you go and see this show. GO NOW - AND ENJOY!! - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.92.67.76) | 20 Sep 04 |
| Completely won over to a new star in London. Caroline O'Connor can do it all - sing, dance and move you to tears. It's terrific. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (62.173.99.242) | 15 Sep 04 |
| Completely won over to a new star in London. Caroline O'Connor can do it all - sing, dance and move you to tears. It's terrific. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (62.173.99.242) | 15 Sep 04 |
| Though sometimes a bit cheesy, the monologues are very well written and it's a virtuoso performance. Probably more of a girlie show, but this man thought it was well worth a visit ! - USER: Whatsonstage.com (172.190.169.130) | 12 Sep 04 |
| Caroline O'Connor in BOMBSHELLS is NOT TO BE MISSED! Saw it in Edinburgh and at the ARTS in London. She's absolutely fantastic & shows an amazing range. The show will keep you in stiches from laughing so hard and you will also be touched. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (68.32.53.172) | 12 Sep 04 |
| A number of comic personalities came to mind in her expressions and performance. The stories are very slight but Caroline O'Connor makes them as entertaining as possible and she is a joy to watch. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.62.254.136) | 10 Sep 04 |
| Caroline O Connor is fantastic but the piece is not, without her it wouldn't be good.It is just so badly written and at two and a half hours far too long. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.92.67.78) | 09 Sep 04 |
| Saw Bombshells last night at the Arts - WOW. I knew that Caroline O'Connor was talented after seeing her in Mack & Mabel in Leicester and then at the Picadilly....but I was not prepared for last nights show - she was simply stunning. GO AND SEE BOMBSHELLS NOW - you will not regret it. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.92.67.78) | 09 Sep 04 |
| a very good night out, she is a power house of a performer, a little long after Edinburgh where we had 4 plays, I think this London collection has one too many. do not miss it there is a story in here for all. we should welcome her back to the UK with open arms and hope she stays here a while. there are very few performers with her pure drive and 100% energy, both in plays and the musical theatre world.. too long a show just takes it down to a 4 from 5. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (217.13.129.151) | 07 Sep 04 |
| Brilliant. What an amazing performer and actress Caroline O'Connor is. Saw this in Edinburgh and again for the first preview in London. Her six monologues are funny and poignant at times. Cant wait to go again. Hope it is a London success story. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (217.35.141.121) | 06 Sep 04 |
| Very funny show. Caroline O'Connor is brilliant. Don't miss it! - USER: Whatsonstage.com (203.164.55.83) | 13 Aug 04 |
