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Jean Cocteau’s 1928 The Human Voice has had a bit of a renaissance in recent years. During lockdown, Pedro Almodóvar made his first English language movie, a version starring Tilda Swinton. Earlier this year, Ivo van Hove directed Ruth Wilson in a new version at the Pinter Theatre. Back in 1958 and with the approval and assistance of Cocteau, Francis Poulenc turned it into a short opera; La Voix Humaine. Charing Cross Theatre now presents this for five performances only, ...

slow burner thriller with hints of the supernatural.

One of the oldest stories in the world told with immense talent, energy and enthusiasm.

A great concept but one which leaves fascinating tunnels unexplored.

A charismatic performance from Sam Hoare, but a third act that just doesn’t work.

A strong, engaging and particularly expressive performance by Heather O’Sullivan

A sharp script with comedy mined from the Labour party’s internal mechanisms.

Jonathan Slinger excels in this vision of an American nightmare.

A seasonal farce with four superb performances and a little poignancy.

Francesco Baj & Flavio Marigliani on Teatro Multilingue and Goodbye Papà