Pros: Moving, inspiring and eye-opening. This experience should be part of every school programme. Cons: There is a fair amount of walking up and down the stairs involved so, if you have any access requirements, let the box office know in advance. I arrived at the Battersea Arts Centre after a day of far too much discouraging news on international politics. Most likely, 2016 will be remembered as a year when extensive migration was met with fearful and openly hostile ...

Yet another beautiful, intricate story, told by one of the leading lights of British storytelling. A wonderfully intimate evening, and one I’d recommend to everyone.

Songs packed with humour and pathos make the difference in an otherwise routine treatment of a mainly true story.

Code 2021 has a lot of potential, but suffers from a lack of purpose.

This is a boldly realised world of heightened consumerism and addiction, but it contains more fun than fulfilling content and more manic energy than meaning.

The myth of the Hindu goddess Kali, told to grown-ups with spice and a pinch of humour.

Mark Thomas' story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long afterwards. 

A riveting, entertaining, and impressive show.

An honest and brave account of what it is like to suffer from HIV, with good performances from the whole cast and an exceptional design team.

Let your imagination soar with this powerful tale of heroes, whores, wild men and fantastical beasts, related with gusto and panache.