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Reviews
2 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
23 hours ago
Review: Twelfth Night, Barbican Theatre
An entertaining and visually impactful spectacle.
Reviews
23 hours ago
Review: Scrunch, Unicorn Theatre
Giftwrap a happy baby in the spirit of Christmas through this gloriously sensory, playful production.
Reviews
24 hours 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
1 day 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
4 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.
Reviews
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.
Reviews
7 days 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.
Fringe and OffWestEnd
1 day 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!
7 days 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
2 weeks ago
Review: Peter Pan, Greenwich Theatre
Peter Pan walks this plank with aplomb, sneaking a surprising degree of lewdness into an otherwise quite traditional family-friendly production.
2 weeks ago
Review: Mountains and Seas – Song of Today, Omnibus Theatre
A beautifully bewildering, swirling vortex of challenging thinking and excellent performance that ultimately becomes overwhelming
Theatre for Young Audiences
2 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…
23 hours 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
7 days 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
2 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.
23 hours ago
Review: Twelfth Night, Barbican Theatre
An entertaining and visually impactful spectacle.
24 hours 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.
4 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.
2 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