With a killer soundtrack and a talented cast, this is a surprisingly sweet and daftly hilarious musical.
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Disco Pigs, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A high energy production with excellent movement, staging and good performances, Disco Pigs is an excellent revival of a one of a kind play.
Read More »Rotterdam, Arts Theatre – Review
A warm hearted and witty show about an underrepresented section of society, albeit slightly unsure of its target audience.
Read More »Tristan & Yseult, Shakespeare’s Globe – Review
An oddly hilarious adaptation of a tragic love story, Tristan & Yseult triumphs as an exuberant, energetic and irreverent production.
Read More »Killology, Royal Court Theatre – Review
More complicated and compelling than its title suggests, Killology is heart wrenching, emotionally draining but highly rewarding. A must see.
Read More »How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Infinitely more enjoyable than many West End productions, How to Succeed is an ambitious and triumphant revival with an excellent cast.
Read More »Escape the Scaffold, Theatre 503 – Review
An ambitious, if occasionally incoherent, production.
Read More »Hamlet, Almeida Theatre – Review
Andrew Scott gives a commanding and convincing performance in this powerful updated production.
Read More »Mother Goose, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A tour-de-force panto that does the genre proud. With great performances, live music and a strong moral at its heart, this is a must for the festive season.
Read More »An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre – Review
A well realised production with excellent staging and strong performances which feels more timely now than ever.
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