Reviews
Reviewing is at the heart of what we do. Here you’ll find all the reviews that our wonderful team have written. If you want to find something more specific, why not pick a genre of show instead from the menu.
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Review: Who Let the Gods Out, Polka Theatre
A slightly frenetic, gag-stuffed Greek-myth musical that leans on slapstick and familiarity, skimming past the richer emotional depth at its core.
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Review: Living with an Alien, Playhouse East
A cosy village mystery collides with cosmic unease in this sharp, sci-fi tinged comedy.
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Review: 1:17am, or Until the Words Run Out, Finborough Theatre
Ambitious and emotionally charged, this play offers powerful moments amidst dark themes and is a moving reminder of grief’s ability to both fracture and unite us.
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Review: Josh Sharp: ta-da!, Soho Theatre
Clever, heartfelt, and technically dazzling – but playing it safe keeps this show from greatness.
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Review: David’s One-Man Band (F*ck You Steven), Soho Theatre
A comedy show that travels from hilariously embarrassing to gleefully spectacular.
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Review: The Paper Doll House, Old Red Lion Pub and Playhouse
This lavish period drama is a fascinating and compelling exploration of the glories and perils that the pursuit of fame and fortune can bring.
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Review: Sweet Mambo, Sadler’s Wells
Playful, passionate and poignant, Sweet Mambo soulfully celebrates the enduring legacy of Pina Bausch.
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Review: Here There Are Blueberries, Stratford East
A compelling and thought provoking examination of human morality, sparked by an SS officer’s photo album of Auschwitz
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Review: Saaniya Abbas: Hellarious, Soho Theatre
This new show dives unashamedly into cultural taboo and personal strife, in an hour-long, laugh-filled celebration of coming out the other side laughing.
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Review: Learning How To Dive, White Bear Theatre
A gentle, moving and slightly old-fashioned drama that puts a new spin on a gay love story for the ages