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A dull and pointless evening.

From air guitars to actual guitars, American Idiot is a musical just different enough to appeal to a whole new audience of theatre goers.

A fun pastiche of classic film noir mixed with a good whodunnit, but with a somewhat outdated plot.

As part of their bi-monthly concert series, Markson Pianos present acoustic progressive jazz trio, Shalosh.

Pros: A brilliant script and a beautiful performance from Nancy Sullivan. Cons: Although intimate, the venue has a dark and airless atmosphere, which can sometimes be uncomfortable. London theatre never fails to surprise me. The latest shock is that the New Wimbledon Theatre has a studio! Like all good studio theatres it stands at the vanguard of new, innovative productions and Fabric is no exception. It tells the story of Leah (Nancy Sullivan) in a one woman, one act play ...

Pros: Brilliant sound quality and excellent execution. I’d definitely watch this show again. Cons: In the intimacy of a 70-seat studio theatre, I was easily distracted by the obnoxious behaviour of a fellow spectator. Almost every night since 1994, the Jermyn Street Theatre has been welcoming around 70 people into an intimate space once used as a changing room by the staff of an adjacent restaurant. Listed on Google as a ‘tiny fringe theatre for plays & musicals’, this venue ...

Pros: A tense, thought-provoking story with strong, dedicated actors and a neatly crafted design. Cons: The studio is a small, claustrophobic space, which might unnerve some. Occasionally, the timeliness of a production not only has an effect on the play, but also on the audience; its content hits close to reality, making us stop and think. Tess Berry-Hart’s bold new drama Cargo, playing at the Arcola Theatre, does just that. Cargo is an 80-minute thriller, with no interval, presenting a portrait of ...

Laura Sampson talks to Owen Calvert-Lyons, Head of Theatre and Artist Development at Ovalhouse, about his new role and what's next for this innovative fringe theatre.

Still raw and still relevant, Cathy shines a light once again on the misconceptions surrounding poverty and homelessness.

A remarkable night of theatre exploring the tragic life of Judy Garland.