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Reviews
1 hour ago
Review: Hit Machine, Soho Theatre
There are hits aplenty in this slow-build of a play that explodes with brotherly tensions and music-making.
Reviews
2 hours ago
Review: The Jonathan Larson Project, Southwark Playhouse
A powerful showcase of Larson’s unknown works
Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: Creature, Colab Tower
A meticulously crafted, thrilling forty minutes of exhilarating unease
Reviews
4 hours ago
Review: Embrace, Omnibus Theatre
An identity-positive story built around queer experience makes for a wonderful evening of laugh-out-loud comedy.
Interviews
10 hours ago
Interview: From comic book to crazy canine cabaret
Writer Kevin Del Aguila tells us about the European premiere of Dog Man the Musical
Interviews
11 hours ago
Ugly Intimacy and Ping-Ponging Absurdity
Christine Fang on 'Stunted' at Camden People's Theatre
Interviews
11 hours ago
Nerd Fanatics, AI Civil Servants, and Tech Broligarchs
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
1 day ago
Puppets, Pythons, and Peugeot 208s
Escape to a snowy, puppet-filled fantasy world with The Untold Fable of Fritz at the Rosemary Branch Theatre
Interviews
1 day ago
Existential Dread Meets Reality TV
Roger Francis on I'm a Philosopher! Why the F*** am I Here?
Interviews
2 days ago
Embracing the Cringe in the Unhinged World of Fan Fiction
Celebrating internet culture and the raw joy of fan fiction.
Interviews
2 days ago
Unpacking the 2am Truths of Friendship
Luis Dias on ARE WE FRIENDS? at the Old Red Lion Playhouse
Interviews
3 days ago
Medical Exams Meet Cold-Reads
Part medical school clinical exam, part high-wire theatrical improvisation. Discover GREYJOY at Libra Theatre & Cafe
Reviews
4 days ago
Review: Searching Blue (寻蓝), Coronet Theatre
An uplifting, energising journey through dance to seek Nirvana.
Reviews
4 days ago
Review: There’s a Pigeon in My Bathroom, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A frustrating show that has sparks of promise, but never quite feels fully formed.
Reviews
4 days ago
Review: Tilly No-body, Arcola Theatre
An energetic spectacle of a one-woman show that approaches abuse with nuance
Fringe and OffWestEnd
1 hour ago
Review: Hit Machine, Soho Theatre
There are hits aplenty in this slow-build of a play that explodes with brotherly tensions and music-making.
2 hours ago
Review: The Jonathan Larson Project, Southwark Playhouse
A powerful showcase of Larson’s unknown works
3 hours ago
Review: Creature, Colab Tower
A meticulously crafted, thrilling forty minutes of exhilarating unease
4 hours ago
Review: Embrace, Omnibus Theatre
An identity-positive story built around queer experience makes for a wonderful evening of laugh-out-loud comedy.
4 days ago
Review: Searching Blue (寻蓝), Coronet Theatre
An uplifting, energising journey through dance to seek Nirvana.
4 days ago
Review: There’s a Pigeon in My Bathroom, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A frustrating show that has sparks of promise, but never quite feels fully formed.
4 days ago
Review: Blue Mist, Stratford East
Thought‑provoking, wickedly funny, and physically electric
5 days ago
Review: Twelfth Night: A Nonsensical Medieval Romp, Actors’ Church
A medieval romp in name more than spirit, Nonsense Theatre’s outdoor Twelfth Night offers competent Shakespeare with welcome strong flashes of comedy.
7 days ago
Review: love you long time (already), Theatre 503
A masterclass in writing, this one-act play packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
1 week ago
Review: Sister Lines, The Hope Theatre
A work-in-progress with real promise that examines the concept of grief and AI reincarnation in a quietly devastating manner.
1 week ago
Review: Thou Shalt Sit The F*** Down, The Queer Comedy Club
A show about keeping the magic alive that struggles to create enough of its own.
1 week ago
Review: Cataclysmic, The Hope Theatre
A highly experimental, emotional one-person show that explores grief and memory through classic and immersive performance.
2 weeks ago
Review: The Effect, Old Red Lion Pub and Playhouse
Driven by electric chemistry between its leads, this is a tender and intelligent exploration of what it means to feel.
2 weeks ago
Review: Chess, Royal Academy of Music
A dazzling array of talent illuminates this popular musical by taking it back to square one.
2 weeks ago
Review: Wife to James Whelan, Jermyn Street Theatre
Small town hopes and frustrations brought to life, but beware ongoing pride and stubbornness.
Theatre for Young Audiences
10 hours ago
Interview: From comic book to crazy canine cabaret
Writer Kevin Del Aguila tells us about the European premiere of Dog Man the Musical
1 week ago
Review: The Colour of Impossible Things, Kelford School
A delightful immersive experience to stimulate all the senses and successfully introduce the magic of Shakespeare to children aged 5-11…
2 weeks 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…
2 weeks 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…
2 weeks ago
Interview: Creating Aerial Work For Babies
In conversation with Ria Ashcroft, Rebel Spark’s Co-Artistic Director, about their latest show, Take Flight
14 June 2026
Review: Take Flight, Grand Junction
A warm and charming introduction to theatre for babies, filled with music, sensory play and gentle humour.
Regional and Touring
5 days ago
Review: Fairlight, Wimbledon Park Tennis Courts
An innovative, immersive, electropop experience that contests the invisibility of gay players in professional tennis.
6 days ago
Review: Beauty and the Beast, The Montgomery, Sheffield
A bright and entertaining presentation of Disney's classic show with some excellent performances from the hardworking cast.
6 days ago
Review: As You Like It, Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Fun in the Shakespearean sun with The Handlebards.
1 week ago
Review: The Colour of Impossible Things, Kelford School
A delightful immersive experience to stimulate all the senses and successfully introduce the magic of Shakespeare to children aged 5-11…
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
2 weeks ago
Review: −320°F, Sadler’s Wells
A dazzling spectacle of ideas and imagery that overwhelms, but rewards curiosity with flashes of brilliance.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.
3 weeks ago
Review: Colossus, Southbank Centre
A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre
3 weeks ago
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Noel Coward Theatre
Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance
3 weeks ago
Review: Venus & Adonis, Barbican Centre
An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.
3 weeks ago
Review: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, Garrick Theatre
A thoughtful examination of masculinity, belonging and redemption.
3 weeks ago
Review: Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe
Light and dark worlds collide in this assured production.
3 weeks ago
Review: Gala Flamenca, Sadler’s Wells
More intoxicating thrills, unparalleled physical excellence and outstanding drama than you can ever imagine!
4 weeks ago
Review: CREAVIVA, Sadler’s Wells
Rafaela Carrasco's meditation on creativity that doesn’t quite ignite.
12 June 2026
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?
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
10 hours ago
Interview: From comic book to crazy canine cabaret
Writer Kevin Del Aguila tells us about the European premiere of Dog Man the Musical
Interviews
11 hours ago
Ugly Intimacy and Ping-Ponging Absurdity
Christine Fang on 'Stunted' at Camden People's Theatre
Interviews
11 hours ago
Nerd Fanatics, AI Civil Servants, and Tech Broligarchs
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
1 day ago
Puppets, Pythons, and Peugeot 208s
Escape to a snowy, puppet-filled fantasy world with The Untold Fable of Fritz at the Rosemary Branch Theatre
Interviews
1 day ago
Existential Dread Meets Reality TV
Roger Francis on I'm a Philosopher! Why the F*** am I Here?
Interviews
2 days ago
Embracing the Cringe in the Unhinged World of Fan Fiction
Celebrating internet culture and the raw joy of fan fiction.
Interviews
2 days ago
Unpacking the 2am Truths of Friendship
Luis Dias on ARE WE FRIENDS? at the Old Red Lion Playhouse
Interviews
3 days ago
Medical Exams Meet Cold-Reads
Part medical school clinical exam, part high-wire theatrical improvisation. Discover GREYJOY at Libra Theatre & Cafe
Interviews
4 days ago
2000s Nostalgia Meets Toxic Accountability
Three old friends, one motel room, and three completely different memories of the past.
Interviews
4 days ago
Inside the Mind of a Mad Genius
Scott Robinson on Bringing Edgar A. Poe's Last Call to Camden People's Theatre
Interviews
5 days ago
Joy, Grief, and the Dance Floor
A deeply moving physical and theatrical journey reclaiming the unity of the dance floor.