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: The Fool’s Flock’s Comedy About a Vampire, Etcetera Theatre
Moments of effective, well-written humour show promise for developing this funny but poorly structured farce; despite a weak plot, with some attention to detail this play could flourish in the future.
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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s Globe
A wintry reimagining of Shakespeare’s popular comedy that is intriguing, occasionally unsettling, but not always entirely convincing.
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Review: Ring Ring, White Bear Theatre
An entertaining look at relationships, in the London premiere of acclaimed playwright Gary Owen’s latest work. Humour and talent abound.
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Review: Murder at Midnight, Churchill Theatre Bromley
A fast-paced farce in an eye-catching set with some strong performances, but a few missed beats.
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Review: Taylor-Made Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the B*dy, The Lion & Unicorn
A bold, audacious comedy featuring some alluring performances; the only problem is that it suffers from just a few too many lazy, innuendo laden gags.
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Review: Jobsworth, Park Theatre
A near-perfect comical commentary on capitalism – armed with a ratty dog.
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Review: Doughnut Drive, Drayton Arms Theatre
A joyous buddy comedy-thriller that entertains throughout but excels even more in their final ‘heist’ scenes.
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Review: Ian Smith: The Foot Spa Is Half Empty, Soho Theatre
A brilliantly inventive hour of well-observed stand-up, delivered with engaging energy and great comic timing.
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Review: The Good Landlord, Omnibus Theatre
Served an eviction notice from a mould-infested flat? This absurdist piece attempts to deal with the issues but falls flat, to coin a phrase. Alas, a missed opportunity.
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Review: Carl Donnelly: Another Round, Leicester Square Theatre
It’s as if everyone’s gathered for a few pints and a catch-up