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: Red Bastard, Jacksons Lane
Silly self-help that’s undoubtedly fun but overly familiar in style
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Review: Alex Kealy: The Fear, Soho Theatre
Comedy with brains, heart, and a final killer punch.
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Review: Jimmy, Park Theatre
A blistering solo show that brings tennis legend Jimmy Connors back to life in a hilarious, heartfelt, and physically electrifying portrait of sporting glory.
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Review: 50 Ways To Kill A Slug, Soho Theatre
This is the most difficult review I’ve ever had to write, but that has nothing to do with the content of the show or the two performers (Dre Spisto and Joana Nastari) who created it. The problem is that it…
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Review: The Day I Got The Horn, Soho Theatre
An hour of lunacy about a quite unusual end of the world scenario, which starts off shakily but quickly becomes a delightfully silly caper.
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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.