Glyndebourne can wait – this beautiful production of the tragic story of Werther and his beloved Charlotte will move you to tears.

A mixed bag: strong performances teetering on top of weaker production elements.

A strong cast delivers an inventive, engaging and truly interesting show.

A visually striking, original, and cleanly blocked show but one that nonetheless needs more work. 

A stunning production, music, performers, set and all.

Three shows in our Editor's Choice this week. These represent some of the best shows our reviewers saw last week, which are still running in the week to come... so you use this list as a shortcut to plan your week of theatre-going!

Between Us defies expectations. Funny, well-observed and thought-provoking. Well worth seeing.

A well-acted play with an uncomfortable twist at the end that will certainly be a point for discussion.

Neil LaButeDirected by Samuel Miller ★★★ Pros: Some very good acting with strong and clearly identified character development. Cons: Not the most exciting play, and the subject matter felt a bit dated. Our Verdict: A safe and solid production with a good narrative arc, but which failed to build up to an satisfying finish. At school, we used to have to go to church every week. One time, after singing a particularly inane hymn, I slumped back down onto the ...

William Shakespeare Directed by Zoé Ford  ★★★★ Pros: A bold production bursting with energy.  Cons: At times, amidst the shouting, the actors’ words were lost. Our Verdict: A visceral experience that will stay with you forever.  Credit: Adam Trigg The play Titus Andronicus hasn’t always been revered by the critics and public. Arguably the first play that Shakespeare wrote, it followed the fashion of the time of revenge plays with violence and high body counts. You could say that Shakespeare ...