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Reviews
2 hours ago
Review: Birth Stories, Courtyard Theatre
A collection of powerful and emotive stories delivered in nine monologues, Birth Stories contributes to the important history of how…
Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: Sick Dog, Etcetera Theatre
A thoughtful two-hander exploring loneliness, AI and blurred human–robot boundaries, anchored by compelling performances and an intriguing premise.
Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: Retardant, Libra Theatre Café
A sincere one-man show exploring identity and blurred reality, with a sensitive performance and strong soundtrack. Heavy themes land well,…
Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: A View From The Bridge, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)
Miller’s tragedy gains fresh power outdoors, with confident direction, a magnetic Eddie and a chorus-driven tension that thrives in Brighton’s…
Reviews
3 hours ago
Review: Perdita, Old Red Lion Theatre
Mary Darby Robinson’s tumultuous life story and trailblazing feminism are showcased in this historical drama.
Reviews
4 hours ago
Review: Bitches in Stitches: New Grrrl Order, Camden Comedy Club
An inclusive, diverse night of comedy, showcasing great talent from femme/them comics.
Reviews
4 hours ago
Review: She Stoops to Conquer, Boston Manor Park
A beautiful setting and a creative team that understand the charm and silliness of Goldsmith’s classic make for a good…
Reviews
6 hours ago
Review: Together in the End, Rosemary Branch Theatre
A funny yet poignant two-hander that transforms a world-ending premise into something surprisingly intimate.
Interviews
7 hours ago
Thrilling puppetry and mystic mirth in a brand new show from Mochinosha
Daniel Wishes and Seri Yanai shine a light on Book of Shadows
Reviews
7 hours ago
Review: Racists, Recessions and Revolutions, Hen and Chickens Theatre
It’s funny, it’s surreal and it's scarily believable.
Interviews
9 hours ago
Greek Tragedy for the Modern Economy
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
11 hours ago
Table Dancing and Met Gala Dreams: The Ultimate Guide to Being Very Hot. Very Messy
Georgia Polly-Taylor tells us about her journey to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Reviews
14 hours ago
Review: This Bloody Wedding, Camden People’s Theatre
An entertaining if frantic piece of immersive theatre that falls flat in the second act.
Reviews
17 hours ago
Review: Murmurs Devoured By The Sea, Theatro Technis
A mysterious, enchanting and beautifully performed show that uses tissue paper in ways you never would have thought possible.
Reviews
18 hours ago
Review: A Woman’s Truth, SPID Theatre
A podcast-recording framing device gives way to a taut, nuanced drama about young women’s naive convictions colliding with the harsh…
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: The Lads Play, Hen and Chickens Theatre
There’s plenty on offer within this play, but it somehow leaves one with a rather uneasy feeling.
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: Deliver Us From Evil, Bridewell Theatre
An unsettling but predictable dramatisation of the origins of the Witchfinder General, Deliver Us From Evil is passionate but in…
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: One Millions Words, The October Gallery
A reflective rather than narrative exploration of creativity, ideas and purpose
Fringe and OffWestEnd
2 hours ago
Review: Birth Stories, Courtyard Theatre
A collection of powerful and emotive stories delivered in nine monologues, Birth Stories contributes to the important history of how people come to be.
3 hours ago
Review: Sick Dog, Etcetera Theatre
A thoughtful two-hander exploring loneliness, AI and blurred human–robot boundaries, anchored by compelling performances and an intriguing premise.
3 hours ago
Review: Retardant, Libra Theatre Café
A sincere one-man show exploring identity and blurred reality, with a sensitive performance and strong soundtrack. Heavy themes land well, and fit naturally within the Camden Fringe.
3 hours ago
Review: A View From The Bridge, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)
Miller’s tragedy gains fresh power outdoors, with confident direction, a magnetic Eddie and a chorus-driven tension that thrives in Brighton’s exposed, atmospheric setting.
3 hours ago
Review: Perdita, Old Red Lion Theatre
Mary Darby Robinson’s tumultuous life story and trailblazing feminism are showcased in this historical drama.
4 hours ago
Review: Bitches in Stitches: New Grrrl Order, Camden Comedy Club
An inclusive, diverse night of comedy, showcasing great talent from femme/them comics.
4 hours ago
Review: She Stoops to Conquer, Boston Manor Park
A beautiful setting and a creative team that understand the charm and silliness of Goldsmith’s classic make for a good evening.
7 hours ago
Review: Racists, Recessions and Revolutions, Hen and Chickens Theatre
It’s funny, it’s surreal and it's scarily believable.
14 hours ago
Review: This Bloody Wedding, Camden People’s Theatre
An entertaining if frantic piece of immersive theatre that falls flat in the second act.
17 hours ago
Review: Murmurs Devoured By The Sea, Theatro Technis
A mysterious, enchanting and beautifully performed show that uses tissue paper in ways you never would have thought possible.
18 hours ago
Review: A Woman’s Truth, SPID Theatre
A podcast-recording framing device gives way to a taut, nuanced drama about young women’s naive convictions colliding with the harsh realities of misogyny and violence.
1 day ago
Review: The Lads Play, Hen and Chickens Theatre
There’s plenty on offer within this play, but it somehow leaves one with a rather uneasy feeling.
1 day ago
Review: Deliver Us From Evil, Bridewell Theatre
An unsettling but predictable dramatisation of the origins of the Witchfinder General, Deliver Us From Evil is passionate but in need of some polish.
1 day ago
Review: One Millions Words, The October Gallery
A reflective rather than narrative exploration of creativity, ideas and purpose
2 days ago
Review: PsyTreedelic Xperience, Rosemary Branch Theatre
I stepped into the Rosemary Branch Theatre feeling quite lethargic, for it was 9 pm on a weekday. A tree branch is suspended from the ceiling. The lights dim, and out of the corner of my eye I spot another branch poking out from the side of the stage. A hand emerges, and Haylin Cai steps out with a necklace made of wooden spoons dangling around her neck. The show that unfolds is one about trees and, yes, it is just as bizarre as its setup assumes. PsyTreedelic Xperience is an hour full of clowning, songs, jokes, roleplay, and thought experiments. It is a show that merges “forest science with shamanic practices”, taking its audience on an absurdist, comical journey. One moment, Cai will be pulling out branches from her clothing in a somewhat erotic manner. The next she is a bird pooing out seedlings. The audience pretends to be trees. It is a fever dream full of laughs, physical comedy and silliness. You are never sure where she will take you next. There are few props and no set design, meaning she must command her audience by herself, and it is a challenge she fares well with. There is…
2 days ago
Review: Offgridland, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Paul Richards is warm and engaging, relating one man’s quest to just have a few minutes’ quiet lunch.
2 days ago
Review: Grave Matters, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
With plenty of potential to unearth in this play, Grave Matters never quite manages to bring the bones fully to life.
2 days ago
Review: Bathroom, Etcetera Theatre
A domestic drama performed in Mandarin that focuses on the breakdown between a couple whilst commenting on larger themes of racism, migration and cultural assimilation.
Theatre for Young Audiences
2 days ago
Review: Dog Man the Musical, Southbank Centre
The beloved children's series brought to life with exceptional vocal performances and energy across the cast, led by a standout…
5 days ago
Review: At Sea, Little Angel Theatre
A gloriously visual journey beneath the sea, full of delightful puppet characters, twisting storytelling, and great for the whole family.
1 week ago
Review: A World Elsewhere, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Top quality silliness and beautifully bonkers interaction that gloriously celebrates imagination in all its forms.
2 weeks ago
Review: Bugs at Work: Cricket and the Freebugs, Jackson’s Lane
A core of strong musical talent supports a funky musical that needs wider vision.
2 weeks ago
Interview: Celebrating 25 years in a deep dark wood
Toby Mitchell of Tall Stories on The Gruffalo’s lasting appeal Tall Stories’ much-loved adaptation The Gruffalo Live on Stage celebrates 25…
3 weeks ago
Interview: A comic genius takes on the trickiest of audiences
Mark Watson on elevating kids' comedy at Edfringe
Regional and Touring
3 hours ago
Review: A View From The Bridge, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)
Miller’s tragedy gains fresh power outdoors, with confident direction, a magnetic Eddie and a chorus-driven tension that thrives in Brighton’s…
5 days ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Broadstairs Bandstand
Come for the magic of open-air theatre and stay for the brilliantly styled-out mischief of wild faeries, lovers and work…
3 weeks ago
Review: Conflict of Interest, Lantern Theatre, Sheffield
A well written, well acted character-driven legal drama, full of twists and surprising revelations.
4 weeks ago
Review: Fairlight, Wimbledon Park Tennis Courts
An innovative, immersive, electropop experience that contests the invisibility of gay players in professional tennis.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks ago
Review: As You Like It, Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Fun in the Shakespearean sun with The Handlebards.
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
1 week ago
Review: Tao of Glass, @sohoplace
A joyful experience: enter understanding the world one way and exit with a sense of how it can be different.
1 week ago
Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s Globe
This flamenco-fuelled production proves the power of Shakespeare’s words by transcending them
2 weeks ago
Review: IN THE BRAIN, Southbank Centre
An impressive, youthful exploration of dance and drama whose electrifying synapses capture a frenzy of physical display.
4 July 2026
Review: −320°F, Sadler’s Wells
A dazzling spectacle of ideas and imagery that overwhelms, but rewards curiosity with flashes of brilliance.
1 July 2026
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.
30 June 2026
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.
27 June 2026
Review: Colossus, Southbank Centre
A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre
27 June 2026
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Noel Coward Theatre
Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance
25 June 2026
Review: Venus & Adonis, Barbican Centre
An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.
23 June 2026
Review: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, Garrick Theatre
A thoughtful examination of masculinity, belonging and redemption.
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
7 hours ago
Thrilling puppetry and mystic mirth in a brand new show from Mochinosha
Daniel Wishes and Seri Yanai shine a light on Book of Shadows
Interviews
9 hours ago
Greek Tragedy for the Modern Economy
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
11 hours ago
Table Dancing and Met Gala Dreams: The Ultimate Guide to Being Very Hot. Very Messy
Georgia Polly-Taylor tells us about her journey to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Interviews
4 days ago
What If No One Saw Me?
Emereld Productions unravels An Artist’s Disguise at the Rosemary Branch Theatre
Interviews
4 days ago
Shadows, Secrets, and Music Hall Magic
Pickpocket Theatre Company asks Are You Waiting To Be Found?
Interviews
5 days ago
Joy, Queerness, and Chaotic Friendship
Anya Basu-Chaudhuri welcomes us to The Bridalia Witches
Interviews
5 days ago
2021 Chaos, Lockdown Trauma, and Modern Dating
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
5 days ago
Bringing Hidden Queer History to North Sapph Fest
Writer Eve Ruck on lesbian advocacy during the AIDS crisis
Interviews
6 days ago
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again!
Joanne Schmoll sits down with us to share the story behind her joyful cabaret celebrating the unsung women songwriters who broke barriers and shaped music history.
Interviews
6 days ago
Housing Horror, Vampire Fan-Fiction, and London in Your Twenties
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
6 days ago
Throwing a 50th Birthday Party… A Year Late
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
7 days ago
Strong tea, stronger convictions, and a touch of Victorian drama
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.