The cast is good, and there are some tender and comic moments, but overall this production fails to make much impact.

Pros: An engaging and meticulously researched script, combined with superb performances, make for a genuinely harrowing story. Cons: Needless sound effects and some unwieldy dialogue diminish the overall power of the piece. To my shame, this was my first visit to the Jermyn Street Theatre. On the strength of this visit, it won’t be my last; the theatre is welcoming, comfortable and damned accessible by public transport. Interestingly, to get to the theatre’s toilets you actually have to go across the stage and through ...

Even with the touch of Sondheim this is heavy going, but still manages to shine with some pleasing performances.

Humourous conversation between a fallen celebrity and his valet about living the elegant life in not so elegant surroundings.

An eclectic mix of cabaret, stand up and monologue add sparkle to an acutely observed performance.

Skilfully evokes the plight of homosexual men in 1900s America.

A unique take on a classic story that welcomes you with open arms with its expert humour.

A well-constructed duo, but ultimately let down by lacklustre content.

Pros: No other studio compliments live singing like the Jermyn Street Theatre. Cons: The topic is captivating but the production lacks verve. The night she died, on the 5th August 1965, Marilyn Monroe had been listening to a stack of Frank Sinatra albums. Curious to uncover the link between the two stars, playwright and director Sandro Monetti undertook a year-long journey which lead him to meet influential people like Monroe’s last publicist Michael Selsman, the producer of Some like it Hot ...

A heavyweight cast save a lightweight script in what might otherwise have been a routine tale of bereavement and loneliness.