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: Mariposa, The Place
A queer retelling of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, Mariposa brings a timeless story into the modern mindset with creative and dramatic storytelling through movement.
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Review: Deepstaria, Sadler’s Wells
A fascinating presentation of the latest technology alongside the startling strength and creativity of the Wayne McGregor Company.
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Review: Cruel Intentions, New Wimbledon Theatre
A story across three decades: an 18th-century play morphing into two 20th-century films and now a 21st-century jukebox musical. Sadly proof that pedigree does not always correlate to perfection.
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Book Review: Ryan Craig: Plays Against the Tide
A selection of fine plays from a talented Jewish playwright, given resonance by current political climes.
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Book Review: Contemporary British Musicals: Out of the Darkness
An occasionally evasive investigation of the contemporary British musical canon that still brings insight into recent productions.
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Review: The Magic Flute, Wilton’s Music Hall
You’ll leave whistling the tunes and admiring the singers, but a perfunctory libretto and some wayward production choices won’t quite win your heart.
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Review: Conversations We Never Had, As People We’ll Never Be, Cockpit Theatre
A fresh and funny take on the what-ifs of a breakup falls at the final hurdle.
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Review: The Flight of Babushka Baboon, Puppet Theatre Barge
A hauntingly beautiful tale for children and adults alike, told through skilful puppetry and poetry.
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Review: The Pea and the Princess, Polka Theatre
A colourful, musical reimagining of the familiar fairy tale, with additional ninja moves and an empowering message that gender roles aren’t fixed.
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Review: Great Big Tiny World, Southbank Centre
Utter sorcery. This is an exceptional, joyfully sensory experience for babies that creates a microcosm in which to understand our part in an ecosystem and recognise the value of each tiny element.