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: Chat Noir, The Lost Estate
A unique immersive experience set in 1890s Paris that indulges in debauchery and revels in fun for a night full of all things cabaret
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Review: Entertaining Murder, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
An infamous true-crime story turned into a musical with too many songs!
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Review: Footloose, The University of Sheffield Drama Studio
An enjoyable and energetic production created and performed by very talented Sheffield University students.
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Review: Firewing, Hampstead Theatre
Firewing has a strong cast but feels cluttered, looking for a bit too much through the lens.
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Review: Laaaunch!, Polka Theatre
Babies are engaged and ready for take-off in this space-themed adventure full of fun, movement and music.
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Review: Barnum, Lyceum Theatre
A spectacular visually stunning production with some awe-inspiring circus performers and fabulous music, but the busy stage sometimes detracts from the story.
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Review: Charlie and Striptease, Golden Goose Theatre
The world of the absurd, in two parts. . . or more. Layers of humour, wit and talent, richly shared
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Review: Heartsink, Riverside Studios
Former GP Farine Clarke’s medical comedy approaches an intriguing concept with compassion and features a cast of colourful characters.
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Review: The Sequel, Kings Head Theatre
Surreal, sharply directed and hilarious, The Sequel turns small-town nostalgia into theatrical gold.
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Review: A Picnic Indoors, The Space
A new play full of difficult topics and important themes that currently lacks bite