Everything Theatre

With an engaging premise, good direction and a beautiful set, there’s a lot to like about Buonarroti, in spite of issues with chemistry.

A witty, warm-hearted reimagining of the Arthurian legend that combines silliness with genuine emotional depth. Packed with inventive storytelling, great performances and theatrical imagination.

Visually inventive and musically engaging, Rapunzel has plenty of charm and potential, but currently loses its way, with an overcrowded script and muddled narrative stopping its feminist heart shining through.

An intimate first glimpse at The Jonathan Larson Project reveals a cast and creative team alive with affection, responsibility and excitement

An unusual way to beat the heat while simultaneously supporting hyper-local Pride, rolling around the footings of a 12th-century Saxon bridge over the River Thames proves an unexpected treat.

A heartfelt story about loneliness, confidence and the need for human connection.

Searing, sultry and salty; Grindr: The Opera! is unforgettable.

Fiona Lynch is mesmerising in this intense and intimate revival of the powerful testimony of young Gaza activist killed in 2003.

‘The magic will work, but you must concentrate!’ is the slightly barbed energy that dominates James Phelan‘s spectacle of astounding psychological manipulation and mind-reading. With a finger pressed to an audience member’s forehead, he summons information directly into their mind – names, unspoken secrets, knowledge of sentimental objects from other members of the crowd. It is one of the most ambitious feats of hypnotism conceivable, built on a delicate atmosphere of trust, engagement and imagination. Phelan builds his world gradually, starting with a series of warm-up tricks that draw us into his logic. A card trick is framed around probability and influence, as he distracts us with mundane conversation before correctly naming the selected card. He then moves into exercises designed to engage the imagination: a magnet-like force pulling fingers together, one arm weighed down by an invisible box while the other is lifted by a balloon. From there, he escalates to his thought-summoning pièce de résistance, which begins by securing a volunteer’s feet to the floor with a few gestures and words. Alas, the imaginary quicksand does not take hold. The trick works only if the audience member fully commits to the illusion. We need to cooperate.  The interesting…

A strong attempt at addressing the abuse of power and how memories can change

A crocheted commune retelling raising eyebrows, spirits and religious restrictions.

Silent movie meets social commentary in a clever piece of physical theatre that speaks volumes without a word being uttered.

A joyful, chaotic, and deeply relatable comedy that proves female friendship stories can be every bit as romantic as love stories.

A charming, immersive soundwalk, combining clowning, movement, and live sound to make the ordinary strange and extraordinary.

A performance with added emotion when you realise that the building we are sitting in is the same building where the people it celebrates sat more than 30 years previous.

Funny, unsettling and quietly intense – faith, doubt and control unravel in a tense two-hander that never stays comfortable for long.

Virginia Woolf meets disco, cabaret and stand-up in a daring but bewildering theatrical mix of genres.

The fascinating story of how love, jazz, and civil rights ran through the life of the great performer Nat King Cole.

A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre

Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance

An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.

A thoughtful examination of masculinity, belonging and redemption.

Light and dark worlds collide in this assured production.

More intoxicating thrills, unparalleled physical excellence and outstanding drama than you can ever imagine!

Rafaela Carrasco's meditation on creativity that doesn’t quite ignite.

Are you a gay man or a middle-aged woman? Do you want to be titillated, yet still maintain a scrap of refinement?

Leila Farzad is outstanding in this Iranian horror story set during the Iran-Iraq War which captures the tension of living through war whilst delivering intense terror.

Exquisite showcase of a dance company at the forefront of their field, paying homage to its 100-year journey.

The 18th annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition

A seamless blend of breaking, hip-hop, and soulful grooves delivered by multi-talented performers who keep the audience engaged from start to finish.

Nathan Gaël York gives us an intimate peek into his new play, G-Hole

In conversation with Ria Ashcroft, Rebel Spark’s Co-Artistic Director, about their latest show, Take Flight

An intimate first glimpse at The Jonathan Larson Project reveals a cast and creative team alive with affection, responsibility and excitement

From 18th-century pirates to modern dating: meet the creative minds behind the fiery new monologue production A Fire Inside Her.

Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Little Angel looks back to its roots in order to look forward.

Fairlight, a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, takes place on a tennis court with live tennis.

Kay Brattan and Katherine Alpen tell us about Great Canadian Theatre Festival For two nights this month, the vibrant energy of Canadian playwriting returns to one of London’s most historic pub theatres for the 2nd annual Great Canadian Theatre Festival. Hosted at Islington’s celebrated Old Red Lion Pub and Playhouse, this two-night showcase promises a diverse programme celebrating the sheer breadth, originality, and boundary-pushing nature of Canadian theatrical storytelling. The festival is spearheaded by a passionate, international creative team, including Canadian actor and producer Katherine Alpen, international director Stephen Atkins, and Kay Brattan, the multi-Fringe Theatre Awards-nominated director and Artistic Director of London-based Little Lion Theatre. Together, they are dedicated to sharing distinct Canadian voices with UK audiences and building a thriving artistic community across the Atlantic. We sat down with Kay and Katherine to discuss what audiences can expect from this year’s lineup, the magic of the Old Red Lion stage, and exactly why London is the perfect home for a festival celebrating Canadian theatre. This is the 2nd annual Great Canadian Theatre Festival. Looking back at last year’s debut, what did you learn, and how has the festival evolved since that first edition? Katherine: Last year’s festival was…

Far Between Theatre discuss Reel Life ahead of playing Etcetera Theatre

Linus Karp spills the T on the return of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

Sophie Swithinbank on bringing Sting to the Young Vic’s Maria Studio

Katherine Tempany on It Wasn'y Like That, coming to Lion and Unicorn Theatre this month

ET visits the inaugural Playground Festival for Early Years audiences in Kent.