Musicals
The triple-threat of music, dance and drama and another staple of the London theatre scene. There are plenty of musicals on the West End, but it’s the Off West End where you’ll find the new stuff, so don’t be afraid to jump in!
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Feature: Tick,Tick… the Legacy of Jonathan Larson
An intimate first glimpse at The Jonathan Larson Project reveals a cast and creative team alive with affection, responsibility and excitement
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Review: Grindr: The Opera! (an unauthorised parody), Union Theatre
Searing, sultry and salty; Grindr: The Opera! is unforgettable.
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Review: Summer Holiday the Musical, Crucible Theatre
A feel-good musical with infectious, energetic performances from a talented cast of actor-musicians.
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Review: Our Public House, Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
An interesting and absorbing exploration of political issues, considering how ordinary people can make their voices heard.
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Review: Company, University Drama Studio, Sheffield
A hugely impressive production of this difficult piece, with the talented cast excelling in their complex roles.
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Review: I Made You A Mixtape, The Cockpit
The One Where the 90s Never Ended: I Made You a Mixtape is a joyous, genre-defying, alt-rock-fuelled love letter to the 90s.
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Review: Little Women, Royal Academy of Music
A frothy, enormously fun and sweet-natured musical with vocals that are even better than the Broadway version.
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Review: Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2026, Sondheim Theatre
The 18th annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition
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Review: Shantify, Underbelly Boulevard
A vague narrative and poor puns sink this overlong piece of gig theatre.
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Review: High Society, The Barbican
No hat-trick for The Barbican. High-quality fun as it is, their third Cole Porter revival in recent years doesn’t quite hit the right notes.