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Reviews
4 hours ago
Review: For Puck’s Sake, Etcetera Theatre
For Puck’s Sake is funny and whimsical, taking one of Shakespeare's most endearing characters and making them the focal point…
Reviews
16 hours ago
Review: Pinocchio, Shakespeare’s Globe
Suspend your disbelief: world class puppet power elevates a traditional tale into a dazzling family show that’s comical, clever and…
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Twelfth Night, Barbican Theatre
An entertaining and visually impactful spectacle.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Scrunch, Unicorn Theatre
Giftwrap a happy baby in the spirit of Christmas through this gloriously sensory, playful production.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Christmas Day, Almeida Theatre
A serving of powerful and playful family drama that spans generations, as a Jewish family deals with getting together for…
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Gawain and The Green Knight, The Park Theatre
A hilarious, energetic transformation of this classic poem to a modern office setting, with excellent technical design, although there are…
Interviews
2 days ago
Interview: A brush with panto legends
Basil Brush, Paul Zerdin and Darryl Worbey talk styling panto superstars
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: It Happened To Me, Old Red Lion Theatre
A bleak but often revealing insight into Rat Pack star Peter Lawford's career, albeit one which suffers from some factual…
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Alice In Wonderland, Theatre Peckham
A lively, community-powered reimagining of Alice in Wonderland with real warmth, energy and a strong connection to its young performers and audience.
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: Divine Feminine, Soho Theatre
A sharp, relatable hour with a compelling premise and plenty of laughs, even if its most intriguing ideas never quite…
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: Flat Earthers, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
An amusing and gentle look at the human need for connection and purpose.
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: I Can See The Sun, Etcetera Theatre
A promising work-in-progress exploring intergenerational trauma that becomes a little over-burdened by symbolism and convenient closure.
Reviews
4 days ago
Review: The Fit Prince, King’s Head Theatre
Ditch the panto – this is the funniest, most innovative and puppetastic show you will see this Christmas!
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Apollo Theatre
Cornley Drama Society should be ashamed of themselves – the show was a complete shambles. Nothing went right. The audience…
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, Garrick Theatre
Festive farting aplenty in this upbeat seasonal science fest
Reviews
5 days ago
Review: Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, Jacksons Lane
Magical production choices outweigh occasionally clunky delivery in this alternative Christmas tale.
Fringe and OffWestEnd
4 hours ago
Review: For Puck’s Sake, Etcetera Theatre
For Puck’s Sake is funny and whimsical, taking one of Shakespeare's most endearing characters and making them the focal point of their own story,
2 days ago
Review: Gawain and The Green Knight, The Park Theatre
A hilarious, energetic transformation of this classic poem to a modern office setting, with excellent technical design, although there are some slight oversights in its construction of the plot.
2 days ago
Review: It Happened To Me, Old Red Lion Theatre
A bleak but often revealing insight into Rat Pack star Peter Lawford's career, albeit one which suffers from some factual inaccuracies.
2 days ago
Review: Alice In Wonderland, Theatre Peckham
A lively, community-powered reimagining of Alice in Wonderland with real warmth, energy and a strong connection to its young performers and audience.
3 days ago
Review: Divine Feminine, Soho Theatre
A sharp, relatable hour with a compelling premise and plenty of laughs, even if its most intriguing ideas never quite reach their full potential.
3 days ago
Review: Flat Earthers, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
An amusing and gentle look at the human need for connection and purpose.
3 days ago
Review: I Can See The Sun, Etcetera Theatre
A promising work-in-progress exploring intergenerational trauma that becomes a little over-burdened by symbolism and convenient closure.
4 days ago
Review: The Fit Prince, King’s Head Theatre
Ditch the panto – this is the funniest, most innovative and puppetastic show you will see this Christmas!
1 week ago
Review: Sh!t-Faced Showtime: A Pissedmas Carol, Leicester Square Theatre
A roaring and reliable pantomime-reminiscent show sure to become a staple in anyone’s festive schedule.
1 week ago
Review: Never Tell Me The Odds, Old Red Lion Theatre
A thoughtful reflection on the risks and rewards of connecting with others. This valuable lesson is taught by companions both real and imaginary.
1 week ago
Review: Boys in the Buff, Golden Goose Theatre
A cheeky, high-energy musical revue promoting body positivity, with strong performances and clever music, but with ultimately repetitive ideas.
1 week ago
Review: The Signalman, Drayton Arms Theatre
This two-person Dickens adaptation features a detailed but claustrophobic design and despite obvious effort the story is muddled and unclear.
1 week ago
Review: Cinderella and the Matzo Ball, JW3
A refreshingly original take on the classic tale, this is great fun for all of the family, and anyone else too!
1 week ago
Review: Kenrex, The Other Palace
Exceptional stagecraft, virtuoso multi-roling, and live music bring astonishing theatricality to a gripping true crime story.
1 week ago
Review: Dracapella, Park Theatre
Unashamedly silly reworking of the classic horror novel into a musical romance – entertaining, funny and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
1 week ago
Review: The Mask Policy, Hen and Chickens Theatre
An enjoyable, funny play that interrogates the absurdities of the workplace through the notion of hiding one's true self and great physical comedy
Theatre for Young Audiences
16 hours ago
Review: Pinocchio, Shakespeare’s Globe
Suspend your disbelief: world class puppet power elevates a traditional tale into a dazzling family show that’s comical, clever and…
2 days ago
Review: Scrunch, Unicorn Theatre
Giftwrap a happy baby in the spirit of Christmas through this gloriously sensory, playful production.
5 days ago
Review: Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, Garrick Theatre
Festive farting aplenty in this upbeat seasonal science fest
5 days ago
Review: Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, Jacksons Lane
Magical production choices outweigh occasionally clunky delivery in this alternative Christmas tale.
1 week ago
Review: The BFG, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
A hugely impressive adaptation with stunning puppetry, a delightfully witty script, brilliant effects, and fabulous performances.
2 weeks ago
Review: A Merry Misrule, Battersea Arts Centre
An atmospheric and beautifully performed wander through a mythic world...
Regional and Touring
1 week ago
Review: Dancing Shoes, Traverse Theatre
In a time of seemingly pervasive toxic masculinity, Dancing Shoes offers a joyful vision of male friendships, solidarity, and the…
2 weeks ago
Review: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Our favourite piggy is back with a show full of upbeat, festive fun – a great family choice for the…
2 weeks ago
Review: A Christmas Carol, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
A wholly delightful retelling of the Dickens classic with a stunning set, excellent performances and the sublime addition of Sheffield…
3 weeks ago
Review: Murder at Midnight, Churchill Theatre Bromley
A fast-paced farce in an eye-catching set with some strong performances, but a few missed beats.
4 weeks ago
Interview: Woodland wonder and mice in pyjamas – making magic happen in Deptford
Icon Theatre's Nancy Hirst discusses creative ideas and partnerships ahead of bringing The Snow Queen to The Albany this Christmas
4 weeks ago
Review: Opera Highlights, Traverse Theatre – Edinburgh
For anyone tempted to think of opera as stuffy, remote or inaccessible, this production shows we might all have opera-sized…
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
16 hours ago
Review: Pinocchio, Shakespeare’s Globe
Suspend your disbelief: world class puppet power elevates a traditional tale into a dazzling family show that’s comical, clever and classy.
2 days ago
Review: Twelfth Night, Barbican Theatre
An entertaining and visually impactful spectacle.
2 days ago
Review: Christmas Day, Almeida Theatre
A serving of powerful and playful family drama that spans generations, as a Jewish family deals with getting together for a takeaway on 25 December.
5 days ago
Review: Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Apollo Theatre
Cornley Drama Society should be ashamed of themselves – the show was a complete shambles. Nothing went right. The audience were in hysterics. What a disgrace.
6 days ago
Review: EVITA TOO, Southbank Centre
Sh!t Theatre delivers a truly unique, wickedly funny and sobering lesson on populism and how history (mis)remembers powerful women.
1 week ago
Review: The Red Shoes, Sadler’s Wells
Bourne’s choreography elegantly soars in a dance show that will capture your heart.
1 week ago
Review: The BFG, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
A hugely impressive adaptation with stunning puppetry, a delightfully witty script, brilliant effects, and fabulous performances.
3 weeks ago
Review: Paddington The Musical, Savoy Theatre
You will believe a bear can talk in this timely celebration of the benefits of kindness.
3 weeks ago
Review: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Soho Place
A stylish, gripping adaptation of John Le Carré’s timeless Cold War spy thriller
3 weeks ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s Globe
A wintry reimagining of Shakespeare’s popular comedy that is intriguing, occasionally unsettling, but not always entirely convincing.
3 weeks ago
Review: Ballet Black – SHADOWS, Sadler’s Wells
A brilliant double bill by Ballet Black as they make their Sadler’s Wells debut.
4 weeks ago
Review: All My Sons, Wyndham’s Theatre
An impeccable and emotionally affecting adaption of Miller’s classic
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
2 days ago
Interview: A brush with panto legends
Basil Brush, Paul Zerdin and Darryl Worbey talk styling panto superstars
Interviews
1 week ago
Interview: A chilling headphone horror in Hampstead
Jonathan Livingstone talks about A Ghost in Your Ear
Interviews
3 weeks ago
Interview: A (Nut)cracking Christmas for a marvellous mousey musical!
Clare Beresford on The Nutcracker, and its amazing progress from Wimbledon to the West End
Interviews
4 weeks ago
Interview: Woodland wonder and mice in pyjamas – making magic happen in Deptford
Icon Theatre's Nancy Hirst discusses creative ideas and partnerships ahead of bringing The Snow Queen to The Albany this Christmas
Interviews
17 November 2025
Interview: Collaborating to take a family furry tale on tour
Chris Elwell talks all things The Three Bears with the team at Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co.
Interviews
16 November 2025
Interview: Car Dealerships and Film Club
Finella Waddilove tells us about Doughnut Drive
Interviews
12 November 2025
Interview: Vesper, the Schrödinger’s Cat of Theatre
KC Thomas on the development process of her show, Sorry I Can't Come Into Work, My Cat Died
Interviews
9 November 2025
Interview: A wooden boy brought to life at the Wooden O
Aya Nakamura talks puppetry in the Globe’s Christmas classic, Pinocchio
Interviews
26 October 2025
Interview: Taking trans talent to the top
Jamie Hale and CN Lester talk Transpose: Subverse at Barbican Pit
Interviews
23 October 2025
Interview: A mysterious world of martial arts and movement for children
Takeshi Matsumoto reveals the secrets of Club Ninja
Interviews
17 October 2025
Interview: Spooks, spirituality and social standards
Elisabeth Gunawan on Prayers for a Hungry Ghost, playing at Halloween