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Yet another beautiful, intricate story, told by one of the leading lights of British storytelling. A wonderfully intimate evening, and one I’d recommend to everyone.

Songs packed with humour and pathos make the difference in an otherwise routine treatment of a mainly true story.

A spectacular world of gimmicks and magic, designed to appeal to the whole family.

West End star Kerry Ellis talks taking on a new kind of musical with Murder Ballad at the Arts Theatre.

Deserving of its cult status, Hotel For Criminals combines an incredible cast and creatives to create a unique world all of its own.

A delight of music and imagery for any Bowie fan, and a show-stealing performance from Alex Wilton in this emotional journey through London.

Misconceived musical version of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic masterpiece.

This play is magical and heartfelt, yet hard-hitting as it explores the impact of death and autism.

Pros: A brilliant and dizzying display of dance that captivates and leaves an imprint, with a splendid illuminated set and percussive elements. Cons: For those uninitiated in dance it may be difficult to engage with, since there is not much in the way of a sustained story. I don’t remember the last time I went to a dance show. It may have been 25 years ago when my 10-year-old sister did a show in the local town hall. Even with ...

Pros: Has a strong social message Cons: Not particularly theatrical I had already visited the main stage of Camden People’s Theatre to watch another show on the evening when I saw Land of the Three Towers, but hadn’t seen (or even been aware of) the downstairs space. While the former is in serious need of a paint job – it’s so scuffed and scratched it barely qualifies as a “black box” – I found the latter decked out in colourful bunting and ...