A wonderful reminder of the Carry On genre, and a genuinely affecting performance from Ashley Christmas in the title role.

Heady Conduct’s makeover of Measure for Measure lacks character but highlights the commitment of the company to theatrical craftsmanship.

A timely, thought-provoking play based on a true story of the last man in England to stand trial for blasphemy.

An outstanding production full of soul, fun and debauchery, led by a strong ensemble cast.

A musically entertaining cabaret performance that left me wanting the dramatisation to be further developed.

Pros: Interesting discussion, led by smart, funny presenters Cons: More of a book promotion than a performance The Idiot Brain is billed as a light-hearted look at the psychology of superstition, the neuroscience of sleep, how tall people are more intelligent, and why a glass of wine might improve our memory. I anticipated a performed approach to the subject not unlike that in Ruby Wax’s ongoing tour Sane New World. A serious subject, approached in an engaging and intelligent way, but ...

This Is Living is a funny, emotional and very clever production with a simple but effective set and strong cast.

Pros: An imaginative new perspective on well-known stories Cons: Risks being patronising at times In a combined production from Shakespeare’s Globe and Seabright Productions, Shakespeare Untold introduces us to the worlds of Romeo & Juliet and somewhat obscurely Titus Andronicus, through the fictitious peripheral characters of the Capulet’s party planner, and the Emperor of Rome’s head chef. At two hours long, complete with interval, Shakespeare Untold is a fringe festival exception but the audience are never restless, not even for a ...

This is a well-written and tragicomic representation of London’s property market and its exploitation by foreign investors.

Pros: Strong ensemble, original score, great direction  Cons: The band was far too loud in parts, and drowned out the cast Anything that has the words ‘trailer’ and ‘park’ in it will always get my vote as I love a bit of trash. I’m also fond of musicals, so when I heard that The Great American Trailer Park Musical was having its London premiere I grabbed my wife-beater vest, a can of Bud, and ran to get a ticket. Currently on ...