A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.

Ingenious and astonishing circus performances, threaded together with humour and a theme of fraternity.

A superbly crafted study of contradiction and prejudice, confronting us all with uncomfortable truths.

Pros: A well-developed and engaging murder mystery experience in a great venue. With dancing! Cons: There’s a lot of people doing a lot of moving around in a fairly tight space. Two things in life I love very much are immersive theatre and a good murder mystery. So How to Solve a Problem Like Murder, advertised as ‘Cluedo meets the seven deadly sins’, seemed to be made for me. I’m not, however, a massive fan of the imperious way in ...

This is Beckett, but not quite as you expect it – more conventional and accessible, but unpinned by the blindfolded darkness. A rarely performed work delivered in a unique and exciting format. Don’t miss it!

I left the theatre rather puzzled at what I had just seen, but the excellent acting and the way the show made me think make it worth a visit.

Pros: A highly original concept, explored through brilliant writing and exceptional performances. Cons: Some moments are slightly out of line with the overriding tone. Some noise filters through from downstairs, but this is in keeping with the setting, so does not detract from the piece. Whistlestop Theatre is offering an intimate and immersive experience above the Arts Theatre. Audiences are welcomed into host Clive’s flat as he and his guests prepare for the first ‘perfect day’ of the rumoured utopia, ...

Pros: This is a hard-hitting thought-provoking piece, with splashes of dark humour. Cons: This is not for the faint-hearted. Blackboard Theatre’s production of Pedro and the Captain starts in the queue before anyone even enters the theatre space; I was approached by a lady (Laura Obiols), who told me that her husband Pedro had been taken away by armed men in the night and that no-one had heard from him since. Knowing that Pedro’s wife was watching too, even after ...

An eclectic and impressive collection of spoken word, poetry and music - a sumptuous night out.

The Cockpit's monthly night of work-in-progress is the theatrical equivalent of a bag of pick and mix – fun, sweet, and full of variety.