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A charming little play that can't help but make you laugh and smile with the familiarity it will bring to mind, but it feels like it needs a little more body.

Spun Glass Theatre Artistic Director Jessica Cheetham shares how 'Princess Charming' combines cabaret and children's theatre to get families talking about gender identity and stereotyping.

Pros: The universality of the scenario portrayed. Cons: The lack of insight and character development. Sexism is ingrained in the very fabric of society and I can’t think of a single woman who hasn’t experienced it throughout life. In the case of Leah (played by the mesmerising Nancy Sullivan) this disparity is taken to the extreme, with life-changing events in which men always have the upper hand. Working in a bespoke tailoring boutique in Savile Row, thirty-year old Leah is ...

An ambitious and historically vital multimedia play that deals with the micro and macro effects of being a gay man in 1954 and beyond.

Dazzling effects coupled with a fine cast make this stylish production stand out even more.

This energetic tribute to the King of Pop will have you dancing in your seat while wondering what happened to the actual Michael Jackson.

Pro’s: The event constitutes a valid and accessible platform to discuss socio-political issues. Con’s: A bit of background information about some of the stories would have been useful. With the intention of exploring how global events have an impact on every-day life, Some People Productions put a call out a few months ago, looking for young political writers with a story to tell. The outcome is the second edition of their sell-out ‘quick-writing response magazine-theatre night’, where six 15-minute long ...

'Square Rounds' director Jimmy Walters discusses taking Tony Harrison’s daunting piece on at the Finborough Theatre and how this nearly 30-year-old play is still just as relevant today.

Pros: Catchy tunes, zingy one-liners and great performances. A hugely enjoyable riot. Cons: The play takes a little time to warm up, but the wait is worth it. When the devil sings, he roars, he reigns. New Year’s Eve, at the height of Stalin’s Great Purge. A young couple try to create a moment of solace in their little flat. A mysterious visitor brutally invites himself into their home. Time stops, and an air of wonderful menace hangs over the stage. Adapted from Elchin’s ...

A timely and poignant reflection on human nature, but not a lot of fun.