Comedy
No need for explanations here, but if you need a laugh then this is the category for you! You’ll find reviews of all the shows that have had us rolling in the aisles on this page.
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Review: Urinetown, The University of Sheffield Drama Studio
A very different musical comedy, blending dystopia, satire, parody and a fabulous score to create a highly enjoyable night at the theatre.
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Review: Síomha Hennessy: 30 Under 30, The London Irish Centre
Wild and delightfully unfocused
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Review: This Is My Family, Southwark Playhouse
A play that evokes memories of my own youth, as characters and conversations unfold onstage
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Review: The Handbag Is Not Your Mother, Hen and Chickens Theatre
This is an unprepared mess which appears to deliberately seek to insult its audience
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Review: The Frogs, Southwark Playhouse
A sharp, funny revival that revitalises Aristophanes’ classic.
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Review: UnTethered, The Glitch
A fascinating and heartfelt presentation of the issues facing those suffering from OCD; equally entertaining, moving and thought-provoking.
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Review: Imaginary Friends, Soho Theatre
Disruptive, meandering and unengaging.
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Review: …Earnest?, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Superbly funny as a highly talented ensemble improvise brilliantly and dare to share the stage with unrehearsed audience members.
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Review: Mr Swallow: Show Pony, Richmond Theatre
An extremely intelligent, well-structured and charismatic performance by the show pony (for the second half, anyway)
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Review: Alright, Alright, Alright, Bridge House Theatre
At a loose end and need cheering up? Then go down memory lane with Matthew McConaughey - who else? - as he gets involved with a nerd in a video store in south London and helps him find his true…