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Weird, odd, exceptionally creative and hilariously funny, this is a unique and entertaining show.

This is an important piece of work around men’s mental health and the tragedy of railway suicides. It won’t be for everyone, but it provides strong talking points on a serious issue.

A smart, well-acted and well-written piece of theatre on power and race relations in America.

Pros: This is entertaining, creative, eye-catching and full of good moral values. Cons: The merging of two-well known stories adds a great deal of complication. As something of an Iris Theatre super-fan, I couldn’t wait to review their latest offering, a kid-friendly production of Hansel and Gretel and the Witch Baba Yaga, in the charming St. Paul’s Church in Covent Garden. The format matches their previous outstanding productions, as the audience is led through a wonderland of stages and scenes both ...

A haunting piece of theatre on human behavior that will stay with you.

Perfect for children, and just as good for adults. Prepare to leave smiling.

A very intelligent and funny piece of theatre – and a tremendous first offering from Monkhead Theatre.

Pros: Lively, lovely and wonderfully funny. Cons: Hard to find any. No, really, it’s very good! The Mikado can be a challenging production. An opera set in Japan but written by two Caucasian Britons in 1885, which has actors running around with names like “Nanki-Poo” and “Pooh-Bah” clearly suggests an outdated and imperial approach (even if its original intention was to satirise British politics). But don’t let that daunt you when it comes to Sasha Regan’s excellent all-male interpretation at the ...

Pros: A stunning performance from Shireen Farkhoy as she navigates difficult subject matter. Cons: There’s a lot to be angry about here and the arguments don’t always follow a logical flow. Tara Theatre is a lovely, warm and really beautiful theatre across from Earlsfield train station in South West London. The inside is full of beauty, with intricately carved mouldings covering the woodwork, while the theatre itself is a very raw space which perfectly suits Combustion, a hard-hitting and insightful ...

A wonderful, comedic performance that soars in many ways, with faultless performances from the lead characters.