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: Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America, Soho Theatre
I’m ‘super excited’ to tell you that you should go and watch Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America right now. This 60-minute stand-up comedy is truly hilarious with its dry, tongue-in-cheek humour. From starting with the song ‘Born in the USA’…
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Review: See Primark and Die, Finborough Theatre
A passionate, unpredictable, but slightly patchy take on “no-buy” culture.
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Review: North By Northwest, Alexandra Palace Theatre
Despite its theatrical inventiveness and a skilled, committed cast, this classic thriller adaptation falls short at a vital hurdle: generating real thrills.
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Review: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Impressive improvisation skills from talented performers who create a full length musical in the moment.
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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.