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Reviews
26 minutes ago
Review: Chess, Royal Academy of Music
A dazzling array of talent illuminates this popular musical by taking it back to square one.
Interviews
8 hours ago
The Psychological Cost of Caregiving
Rudra Bharadwaj and Aadhya Kacher on Jack in the Box
Reviews
10 hours ago
Review: Wife to James Whelan, Jermyn Street Theatre
Small town hopes and frustrations brought to life, but beware ongoing pride and stubbornness.
Interviews
15 hours ago
Dangerous, Moody, and Creepy
Set in the 1940s but fiercely relevant today, Polis Loizou’s 'You Oughta Be In Pictures' brings a dangerous, moody character…
Interviews
2 days ago
Rootless Homelessness & Cross-Cultural Magic
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lyceum Theatre
An extravagant and vibrant, full-on, larger than life production with heart. You'll be swept away by the utter gloriousness of…
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Full Moon, Sabai Pavilion, Shepherd’s Bush
A riot of rhinestones, pop anthems and camp chaos that dazzles and overwhelms in equal measure
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: The 2nd Annual Great Canadian Theatre Festival!, Old Red Lion
If these two script-in-hand productions are a taster of what Canadian theatre is all about, then we should be welcoming…
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Archduke, Royal Court Theatre
An energetic, morbidly hilarious exploration of radicalisation and impressionable youth, sitting in the shadow of the events that started the…
Interviews
2 days ago
Ten Years of Fake News
Harry Conway and Isabella Jovanova Heaver on Racists, Recessions & Revolutions
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Perhaps, Etcetera Theatre
An exceptional narrative, a solid script, and a staging and performance that still needs work.
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.
Reviews
4 days ago
Review: Buonarroti, The Hope Theatre
With an engaging premise, good direction and a beautiful set, there’s a lot to like about Buonarroti, in spite of…
Interviews
5 days ago
Interview: A focus on friendship and queer masculinity
Nathan Gaël York gives us an intimate peek into his new play, G-Hole
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: Arthur, Polka Theatre
A witty, warm-hearted reimagining of the Arthurian legend that combines silliness with genuine emotional depth. Packed with inventive storytelling, great…
Fringe and OffWestEnd
26 minutes ago
Review: Chess, Royal Academy of Music
A dazzling array of talent illuminates this popular musical by taking it back to square one.
10 hours ago
Review: Wife to James Whelan, Jermyn Street Theatre
Small town hopes and frustrations brought to life, but beware ongoing pride and stubbornness.
2 days ago
Review: The 2nd Annual Great Canadian Theatre Festival!, Old Red Lion
If these two script-in-hand productions are a taster of what Canadian theatre is all about, then we should be welcoming our overseas friends along more often.
2 days ago
Review: Perhaps, Etcetera Theatre
An exceptional narrative, a solid script, and a staging and performance that still needs work.
4 days ago
Review: Buonarroti, The Hope 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.
5 days ago
Review: Arthur, Polka Theatre
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.
5 days ago
Review: Rapunzel, Half Moon Theatre
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.
5 days ago
Feature: Tick,Tick… the Legacy of Jonathan Larson
An intimate first glimpse at The Jonathan Larson Project reveals a cast and creative team alive with affection, responsibility and excitement
5 days ago
Review: AFTERDARK, Pride in Kingston
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.
6 days ago
Review: Teeth, Playhouse East
A heartfelt story about loneliness, confidence and the need for human connection.
6 days ago
Review: Grindr: The Opera! (an unauthorised parody), Union Theatre
Searing, sultry and salty; Grindr: The Opera! is unforgettable.
6 days ago
Review: My Name is Rachel Corrie, Hen and Chickens Theatre
Fiona Lynch is mesmerising in this intense and intimate revival of the powerful testimony of young Gaza activist killed in 2003.
1 week ago
Review: James Phelan: Showman, Underbelly Boulevard
‘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…
1 week ago
Review: It Wasn’t Like That, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A strong attempt at addressing the abuse of power and how memories can change
1 week ago
Review: ALT B: Hamlet, A 70s Tragedy, Bush Theatre
A crocheted commune retelling raising eyebrows, spirits and religious restrictions.
1 week ago
Review: Reel Life, Etcetera Theatre
Silent movie meets social commentary in a clever piece of physical theatre that speaks volumes without a word being uttered.
2 weeks ago
Review: Meat Cute, The Other Palace
A joyful, chaotic, and deeply relatable comedy that proves female friendship stories can be every bit as romantic as love stories.
2 weeks ago
Review: The Rewilding of Uncle Dad, Bold Theatre
A charming, immersive soundwalk, combining clowning, movement, and live sound to make the ordinary strange and extraordinary.
Theatre for Young Audiences
5 days ago
Review: Arthur, Polka Theatre
A witty, warm-hearted reimagining of the Arthurian legend that combines silliness with genuine emotional depth. Packed with inventive storytelling, great…
5 days ago
Review: Rapunzel, Half Moon Theatre
Visually inventive and musically engaging, Rapunzel has plenty of charm and potential, but currently loses its way, with an overcrowded…
5 days ago
Interview: Creating Aerial Work For Babies
In conversation with Ria Ashcroft, Rebel Spark’s Co-Artistic Director, about their latest show, Take Flight
3 weeks ago
Review: Take Flight, Grand Junction
A warm and charming introduction to theatre for babies, filled with music, sensory play and gentle humour.
3 weeks ago
Feature: A Day Out to the Playground
ET visits the inaugural Playground Festival for Early Years audiences in Kent.
4 weeks ago
Review: Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape, Little Angel Theatre
A purr-fect puppetry adventure, with marvellous music, secret sites and spectacular serpents that will have little ones shrieking in delight.
Regional and Touring
2 days ago
Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lyceum Theatre
An extravagant and vibrant, full-on, larger than life production with heart. You'll be swept away by the utter gloriousness of…
2 days ago
Review: The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Full Moon, Sabai Pavilion, Shepherd’s Bush
A riot of rhinestones, pop anthems and camp chaos that dazzles and overwhelms in equal measure
5 days ago
Review: Rapunzel, Half Moon Theatre
Visually inventive and musically engaging, Rapunzel has plenty of charm and potential, but currently loses its way, with an overcrowded…
1 week ago
Review: The Burns Project, Royal Lyceum Theatre
An intimate, unique performance examining Robert Burns’s life and work which plucks at the heartstrings.
1 week ago
Review: Summer Holiday the Musical, Crucible Theatre
A feel-good musical with infectious, energetic performances from a talented cast of actor-musicians.
2 weeks ago
Review: GOSS, Bristol Improv Theatre
GOSS alchemises audience anecdotes into comedy gold – part improv, part stand-up, part dance, and entirely its own thing.
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
2 days ago
Review: Archduke, Royal Court Theatre
An energetic, morbidly hilarious exploration of radicalisation and impressionable youth, sitting in the shadow of the events that started the First World War.
3 days ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.
6 days ago
Review: Colossus, Southbank Centre
A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre
6 days ago
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Noel Coward Theatre
Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance
1 week ago
Review: Venus & Adonis, Barbican Centre
An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.
1 week ago
Review: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, Garrick Theatre
A thoughtful examination of masculinity, belonging and redemption.
2 weeks ago
Review: Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe
Light and dark worlds collide in this assured production.
2 weeks ago
Review: Gala Flamenca, Sadler’s Wells
More intoxicating thrills, unparalleled physical excellence and outstanding drama than you can ever imagine!
2 weeks ago
Review: CREAVIVA, Sadler’s Wells
Rafaela Carrasco's meditation on creativity that doesn’t quite ignite.
3 weeks ago
Review: Return of the GODZ, Peacock Theatre
Are you a gay man or a middle-aged woman? Do you want to be titillated, yet still maintain a scrap of refinement?
3 weeks ago
Review: Under the Shadow, Almeida Theatre
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.
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
8 hours ago
The Psychological Cost of Caregiving
Rudra Bharadwaj and Aadhya Kacher on Jack in the Box
Interviews
15 hours ago
Dangerous, Moody, and Creepy
Set in the 1940s but fiercely relevant today, Polis Loizou’s 'You Oughta Be In Pictures' brings a dangerous, moody character study to the Rosemary Branch.
Interviews
2 days ago
Rootless Homelessness & Cross-Cultural Magic
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
2 days ago
Ten Years of Fake News
Harry Conway and Isabella Jovanova Heaver on Racists, Recessions & Revolutions
Interviews
5 days ago
Interview: A focus on friendship and queer masculinity
Nathan Gaël York gives us an intimate peek into his new play, G-Hole
Interviews
5 days ago
Interview: Creating Aerial Work For Babies
In conversation with Ria Ashcroft, Rebel Spark’s Co-Artistic Director, about their latest show, Take Flight
Interviews
5 days ago
Feature: Tick,Tick… the Legacy of Jonathan Larson
An intimate first glimpse at The Jonathan Larson Project reveals a cast and creative team alive with affection, responsibility and excitement
Interviews
5 days ago
Interview: Burning Down the Stage
From 18th-century pirates to modern dating: meet the creative minds behind the fiery new monologue production A Fire Inside Her.
Interviews
1 week ago
Interview: Still Flying High at 65
Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Little Angel looks back to its roots in order to look forward.
Interviews
1 week ago
Interview: Serving the truth about queer representation in sport
Fairlight, a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, takes place on a tennis court with live tennis.