Recent Posts
Reviews
6 hours ago
Review: There’s a Tiger in the Garden, Polka Theatre
A heart-warming celebration of the joy of make-believe
Reviews
8 hours ago
Review: Local, Finborough Theatre
An amusing, personal reflection on identity and belonging.
Interviews
14 hours ago
Glamour, Gangsters, and the Hoister’s Code
Lucy Potter on Thieves in Satin at The Cockpit
Interviews
15 hours ago
Chaos, Tango, and an Unanswered DM
Agata Nielsen on The Swan, The Werewolf and Gianpiero
Reviews
21 hours ago
Review: The Smile of Her, Marylebone Theatre
A brave and bold personal tale of self-discovery against the backdrop of family dynamics littered with a whole range of…
Reviews
21 hours ago
Review: Metamorphoses, The Hammersmith Club
An inspired and inspiring retelling of classical myths for our burning world.
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: A Thousand Times Smaller, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
A quick-witted and emotionally smart look into a crumbling identity (he’s fine, I swear).
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Bridewell Theatre
Starts and ends well, and has a superb lead performance
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: Here Comes J Edgar Hoover, King’s Head Theatre
Cross-dressing, blackmail and bad taste jokes: J Edgar Hoover's extraordinary double life makes for an irresistibly entertaining musical
Interviews
1 day ago
Defining Dignity, Belonging, and Transformation
Surya Dev Chandra on Freedom at Chisenhale Dance Space
Interviews
2 days ago
The Futures We Imagined and What Remains Within Us
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Whatever the Weather, Unicorn Theatre
A weather-filled, wonderful space that immerses families in creative curiosity and playful possibility.
Interviews
3 days ago
Fire, Ancestry, and the Power of a Silenced Voice
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
3 days ago
Interview: Championing a new generation of Hofesh Shechter Company performers
Lucy Monkman gives us a peek at Shechter II and IN THE BRAIN.
Interviews
3 days ago
Delightfully Uncomfortable and Highly Relevant
Siobhan Healey on 'Unleashed' at Camden Fringe
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: Hit Machine, Soho Theatre
There are hits aplenty in this slow-build of a play that explodes with brotherly tensions and music-making.
Fringe and OffWestEnd
8 hours ago
Review: Local, Finborough Theatre
An amusing, personal reflection on identity and belonging.
21 hours ago
Review: The Smile of Her, Marylebone Theatre
A brave and bold personal tale of self-discovery against the backdrop of family dynamics littered with a whole range of oppressive and inappropriate behaviours.
21 hours ago
Review: Metamorphoses, The Hammersmith Club
An inspired and inspiring retelling of classical myths for our burning world.
1 day ago
Review: A Thousand Times Smaller, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
A quick-witted and emotionally smart look into a crumbling identity (he’s fine, I swear).
1 day ago
Review: Here Comes J Edgar Hoover, King’s Head Theatre
Cross-dressing, blackmail and bad taste jokes: J Edgar Hoover's extraordinary double life makes for an irresistibly entertaining musical
3 days ago
Review: Hit Machine, Soho Theatre
There are hits aplenty in this slow-build of a play that explodes with brotherly tensions and music-making.
3 days ago
Review: The Jonathan Larson Project, Southwark Playhouse
A powerful showcase of Larson’s unknown works
3 days ago
Review: Creature, Colab Tower
A meticulously crafted, thrilling forty minutes of exhilarating unease
3 days ago
Review: Embrace, Omnibus Theatre
An identity-positive story built around queer experience makes for a wonderful evening of laugh-out-loud comedy.
7 days ago
Review: Searching Blue (寻蓝), Coronet Theatre
An uplifting, energising journey through dance to seek Nirvana.
7 days ago
Review: There’s a Pigeon in My Bathroom, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A frustrating show that has sparks of promise, but never quite feels fully formed.
1 week ago
Review: Blue Mist, Stratford East
Thought‑provoking, wickedly funny, and physically electric
1 week ago
Review: Twelfth Night: A Nonsensical Medieval Romp, Actors’ Church
A medieval romp in name more than spirit, Nonsense Theatre’s outdoor Twelfth Night offers competent Shakespeare with welcome strong flashes of comedy.
1 week ago
Review: love you long time (already), Theatre 503
A masterclass in writing, this one-act play packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
Theatre for Young Audiences
6 hours ago
Review: There’s a Tiger in the Garden, Polka Theatre
A heart-warming celebration of the joy of make-believe
2 days ago
Review: Whatever the Weather, Unicorn Theatre
A weather-filled, wonderful space that immerses families in creative curiosity and playful possibility.
4 days ago
Interview: From comic book to crazy canine cabaret
Writer Kevin Del Aguila tells us about the European premiere of Dog Man the Musical
2 weeks ago
Review: The Colour of Impossible Things, Kelford School
A delightful immersive experience to stimulate all the senses and successfully introduce the magic of Shakespeare to children aged 5-11…
3 weeks ago
Review: Arthur, Polka Theatre
A witty, warm-hearted reimagining of the Arthurian legend that combines silliness with genuine emotional depth. Packed with inventive storytelling, great…
3 weeks ago
Review: Rapunzel, Half Moon Theatre
Visually inventive and musically engaging, Rapunzel has plenty of charm and potential, but currently loses its way, with an overcrowded…
Regional and Touring
1 week ago
Review: Fairlight, Wimbledon Park Tennis Courts
An innovative, immersive, electropop experience that contests the invisibility of gay players in professional tennis.
1 week ago
Review: Beauty and the Beast, The Montgomery, Sheffield
A bright and entertaining presentation of Disney's classic show with some excellent performances from the hardworking cast.
1 week ago
Review: As You Like It, Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Fun in the Shakespearean sun with The Handlebards.
2 weeks ago
Review: The Colour of Impossible Things, Kelford School
A delightful immersive experience to stimulate all the senses and successfully introduce the magic of Shakespeare to children aged 5-11…
2 weeks ago
Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lyceum Theatre
An extravagant and vibrant, full-on, larger than life production with heart. You'll be swept away by the utter gloriousness of…
2 weeks ago
Review: The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Full Moon, Sabai Pavilion, Shepherd’s Bush
A riot of rhinestones, pop anthems and camp chaos that dazzles and overwhelms in equal measure
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
2 weeks ago
Review: −320°F, Sadler’s Wells
A dazzling spectacle of ideas and imagery that overwhelms, but rewards curiosity with flashes of brilliance.
2 weeks ago
Review: Archduke, Royal Court Theatre
An energetic, morbidly hilarious exploration of radicalisation and impressionable youth, sitting in the shadow of the events that started the First World War.
3 weeks ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.
3 weeks ago
Review: Colossus, Southbank Centre
A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre
3 weeks ago
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Noel Coward Theatre
Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance
3 weeks ago
Review: Venus & Adonis, Barbican Centre
An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.
4 weeks ago
Review: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, Garrick Theatre
A thoughtful examination of masculinity, belonging and redemption.
4 weeks ago
Review: Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe
Light and dark worlds collide in this assured production.
4 weeks ago
Review: Gala Flamenca, Sadler’s Wells
More intoxicating thrills, unparalleled physical excellence and outstanding drama than you can ever imagine!
4 weeks ago
Review: CREAVIVA, Sadler’s Wells
Rafaela Carrasco's meditation on creativity that doesn’t quite ignite.
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
14 hours ago
Glamour, Gangsters, and the Hoister’s Code
Lucy Potter on Thieves in Satin at The Cockpit
Interviews
15 hours ago
Chaos, Tango, and an Unanswered DM
Agata Nielsen on The Swan, The Werewolf and Gianpiero
Interviews
1 day ago
Defining Dignity, Belonging, and Transformation
Surya Dev Chandra on Freedom at Chisenhale Dance Space
Interviews
2 days ago
The Futures We Imagined and What Remains Within Us
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
3 days ago
Fire, Ancestry, and the Power of a Silenced Voice
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
3 days ago
Interview: Championing a new generation of Hofesh Shechter Company performers
Lucy Monkman gives us a peek at Shechter II and IN THE BRAIN.
Interviews
3 days ago
Delightfully Uncomfortable and Highly Relevant
Siobhan Healey on 'Unleashed' at Camden Fringe
Interviews
4 days ago
Interview: From comic book to crazy canine cabaret
Writer Kevin Del Aguila tells us about the European premiere of Dog Man the Musical
Interviews
4 days ago
Ugly Intimacy and Ping-Ponging Absurdity
Christine Fang on 'Stunted' at Camden People's Theatre
Interviews
4 days ago
Nerd Fanatics, AI Civil Servants, and Tech Broligarchs
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
5 days ago
Puppets, Pythons, and Peugeot 208s
Escape to a snowy, puppet-filled fantasy world with The Untold Fable of Fritz at the Rosemary Branch Theatre
Interviews
5 days ago
Existential Dread Meets Reality TV
Roger Francis on I'm a Philosopher! Why the F*** am I Here?