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Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: Mendaki (To Climb), The Cockpit
An intriguing insight into the lives of several characters who relocate to the UK.
Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: Gwenda’s Garage – The Musical, Southwark Playhouse (Borough)
A riotous brand new, vibrant musical from Sheffield that assembles commitment, inspiration and genuine entertainment and will fire you up…
Reviews
4 hours ago
Review: HELD, Old Red Lion Theatre
A misfiring dementia drama that drowns emotional truth in monologues about electrons and induction hobs.
Reviews
5 hours ago
Review: 9 to 5 The Musical, Acorn Theatre
A high energy production with some impressive vocal performances, infectious Dolly Parton songs and plenty of comedy.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Mr Stevens, Arches Lane Theatre
A play that tackles dark themes with true insight and sensitivity, but is occasionally hampered by busy staging and an…
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: The Wrong Trousers with Live Brass Band, Woolwich Works
This electrifying encounter with a brass band and an evil penguin offers a grand day out for all ages.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins, The Arts Theatre
A deliriously unhinged masterpiece— you’ll laugh, cringe, and beg for more.
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: Curating, Old Red Lion Theatre
An engaging exploration of finding meaning in life and death, with plenty of humour and heart.
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: Hedda, Orange Tree Theatre
A beautifully crafted re-telling of this classic story, with a twist.
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: Chotto Desh, Sadler’s Wells East
A masterful fusion of dance, storytelling and visual artistry that explores identity, family and belonging with heartfelt precision.
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: The Line of Beauty, Almeida Theatre
A production about denial that seeks to prove the cost of beauty in a world built on appearances.
Reviews
6 days ago
Review: Daddy’s First Gay Date, Seven Dials Playhouse
This hilarious romantic comedy will chase away any early winter blues with its relentless humour and big heart.
Reviews
6 days ago
Review: Prayers for a Hungry Ghost, The Barbican
An utterly bewitching, superbly executed production that invites us into the liminal space where the living and the dead crossover.
Reviews
6 days ago
Review: The Lighting Thief The Percy Jackson Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre
A musically packed production
Reviews
6 days ago
Review: No Good Drunk, Greenwich Theatre
No Good Drunk is an all-American autobiographical musical drama exploring generational ripples of alcoholism with pictures, video and catchy song.
Reviews
6 days ago
Review: Club Ninja, Sadler’s Wells
A visually striking but uneven immersive dance piece for ages 3+, blending shadow play, movement and live music in a…
Fringe and OffWestEnd
3 hours ago
Review: Mendaki (To Climb), The Cockpit
An intriguing insight into the lives of several characters who relocate to the UK.
3 hours ago
Review: Gwenda’s Garage – The Musical, Southwark Playhouse (Borough)
A riotous brand new, vibrant musical from Sheffield that assembles commitment, inspiration and genuine entertainment and will fire you up to stand up for your rights.
4 hours ago
Review: HELD, Old Red Lion Theatre
A misfiring dementia drama that drowns emotional truth in monologues about electrons and induction hobs.
2 days ago
Review: Mr Stevens, Arches Lane Theatre
A play that tackles dark themes with true insight and sensitivity, but is occasionally hampered by busy staging and an uneven tone.
2 days ago
Review: The Wrong Trousers with Live Brass Band, Woolwich Works
This electrifying encounter with a brass band and an evil penguin offers a grand day out for all ages.
3 days ago
Review: Curating, Old Red Lion Theatre
An engaging exploration of finding meaning in life and death, with plenty of humour and heart.
5 days ago
Review: Hedda, Orange Tree Theatre
A beautifully crafted re-telling of this classic story, with a twist.
6 days ago
Review: Daddy’s First Gay Date, Seven Dials Playhouse
This hilarious romantic comedy will chase away any early winter blues with its relentless humour and big heart.
6 days ago
Review: No Good Drunk, Greenwich Theatre
No Good Drunk is an all-American autobiographical musical drama exploring generational ripples of alcoholism with pictures, video and catchy song.
7 days ago
Review: Lucifer, Bread and Roses Theatre
A new two-hander that explores the issues of stammering with humour, bringing out the tenderness between father and son in some heartfelt, winning performances.
7 days ago
Review: Moominland in November, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
A confusing production that contains clashing tones, and so is only sometimes appealing.
1 week ago
Review: The League of Improv, Underbelly Boulevard
Improv meets stand-up in this jam-packed comedy night, which will leave you laughing until your cheeks ache.
1 week ago
Review: Kindling, Park Theatre
Five women are brought together on a camping trip to scatter their mutual friend’s ashes, which leads to personality clashes and bonding in this poignant comedy/drama that is an ode to friendship.
1 week ago
Review: Fool’s Gold, Old Red Lion Theatre
A night time grave robbing expedition goes horribly wrong in this black comedy that goes to grotesque dark depths and absurdly comedic heights
1 week ago
Review: Runner Girl, Peckham Theatre
Runner Girl is a heartfelt, energetic solo show about a young Black woman finding her rhythm again after university.
1 week ago
Review: The Bang Gang, Riverside Studios
A hilarious parody paying homage to gangster films.
1 week ago
Review: Little M, The Place
A coming of age story reimagined using dance, projection and puppetry to transform The Little Mermaid into an aesthetic tale/tail of acceptance and self-discovery.
1 week ago
Review: Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl, Southwark Playhouse
Hilarious characterisations, poignant commentary on shyness and blowjob ballet sums up Isobel Renner’s brilliant, from the heart examination of a Shy Girl’s mission to overcome her social anxiety and face her fears.
Theatre for Young Audiences
5 days ago
Review: Chotto Desh, Sadler’s Wells East
A masterful fusion of dance, storytelling and visual artistry that explores identity, family and belonging with heartfelt precision.
6 days ago
Review: Club Ninja, Sadler’s Wells
A visually striking but uneven immersive dance piece for ages 3+, blending shadow play, movement and live music in a…
1 week ago
Review: The Sleep Show, Half Moon Theatre
A playful but often unfocused dance-theatre piece for ages 4+, inspired by sleep theory research and featuring some lovely moments.
1 week ago
Review: Little M, The Place
A coming of age story reimagined using dance, projection and puppetry to transform The Little Mermaid into an aesthetic tale/tail…
2 weeks ago
Review: The Secret Garden, Tower Theatre
Edwardian perennial The Secret Garden flowers once again as The Tower Theatre Company sow the seeds of a new stage…
2 weeks ago
Interview: A mysterious world of martial arts and movement for children
Takeshi Matsumoto reveals the secrets of Club Ninja
Regional and Touring
5 hours ago
Review: 9 to 5 The Musical, Acorn Theatre
A high energy production with some impressive vocal performances, infectious Dolly Parton songs and plenty of comedy.
6 days ago
Review: The Lighting Thief The Percy Jackson Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre
A musically packed production
1 week ago
Review: New Dawn Fades, Bloomsbury Theatre
New Dawn Fades chronicles the story of Joy Division's formation and success but fails to meet expectations for a stage…
2 weeks ago
Review: Fawlty Towers: The Play, New Wimbledon Theatre
A nostalgic treat for admirers of the 70s sitcom
2 weeks ago
Review: Dear England, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
A slickly choreographed production which feels authentic, with wonderful staging and engaging performances.
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
2 days ago
Review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins, The Arts Theatre
A deliriously unhinged masterpiece— you’ll laugh, cringe, and beg for more.
5 days ago
Review: The Line of Beauty, Almeida Theatre
A production about denial that seeks to prove the cost of beauty in a world built on appearances.
6 days ago
Review: Prayers for a Hungry Ghost, The Barbican
An utterly bewitching, superbly executed production that invites us into the liminal space where the living and the dead crossover.
1 week ago
Review: Wendy & Peter Pan, The Barbican
An impressively spectacular show that puts Wendy at the heart of JM Barrie’s classic tale
2 weeks ago
Review: The Maids, Donmar Warehouse
A visually stylish The Maids that captures Genet’s obsession with image, but loses the dark tension that makes his play truly unsettling.
2 weeks ago
Review: Black Sabbath – The Ballet, Sadler’s Wells Theatre
A heavy metal ballet that is a fan-pleasing tribute.
2 weeks ago
Review: The Unbelievers, Royal Court Theatre
A powerful story of a family shattered by the disappearance of a 15-year-old child, lifted by the strength of its performances.
3 weeks ago
Review: MJ the Musical, Prince Edward Theatre
A thrilling tribute to Michael Jackson’s music.
3 weeks ago
Review: The Machine of Horizontal Dreams, Sadler’s Wells
The Machine of Horizontal Dreams is a powerful collaboration that, whilst excellent in its individual parts, remains disconnected from the spectator.
3 weeks ago
Review: Theatre of Dreams, Sadler’s Wells Theatre
An all-encompassing dance piece that exudes creative mastery.
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
2 weeks ago
Interview: Taking trans talent to the top
Jamie Hale and CN Lester talk Transpose: Subverse at Barbican Pit
Interviews
2 weeks ago
Interview: A mysterious world of martial arts and movement for children
Takeshi Matsumoto reveals the secrets of Club Ninja
Interviews
3 weeks ago
Interview: Spooks, spirituality and social standards
Elisabeth Gunawan on Prayers for a Hungry Ghost, playing at Halloween
Interviews
6 October 2025
Interview: But What Will We Have On Our Toast?
Nance Turner chats about her debut play Jamless
Interviews
2 October 2025
Interview: Taking steps to explore Black identity
Nathan Gaël York tells us about Black Men Walking
Interviews
29 September 2025
Interview: Spotlighting Hong Kong stories
Writer Yuk-Lan Phoebe Chan on From Old Bean Grows Bak Choy
Interviews
28 September 2025
Interview: A Rumble in the Jungle
Roarrr Theatre Company talk about Here Comes Gudong
Interviews
28 September 2025
Interview: Detention and dementia
Evan Placey on Lifers and the treatment of an aging prison populace