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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The End of History, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
This misguided attempt to write ‘the second-best historical musical in the West End’ falls flat overall.
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Border Tales, The Place – Review
A clichéd portrayal of a Northern ‘bigoted homelander’ dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. Worth seeing for the excellent and poignant music and dance.
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Phoenix Rising, Smithfield Car Park – Review
Working with young care leavers, The Big House produces exceptional performances that combine raw and resounding topics with excellent technical elements.
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Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Weird, odd, exceptionally creative and hilariously funny, this is a unique and entertaining show.
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No Place like Hope, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Portraying a terminal illness while maintaining some degree of entertainment is always a tough call, but they just about pull it off.
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David Hoyle: Diamond, Soho Theatre – Review
An explosion of energy, glitz, dance and drama which provides an interesting exploration into LGBT history and social inequality.
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The Dark Room, Theatre503 – Review
Once again Theatre503 comes up trumps with this disturbing yet compelling and worthwhile play that examines our failure to protect those most in need.
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The Owls Are Not What They Seem, Nursery Theatre – Review
Pros: Some thought has obviously gone into the set Cons: Confusing. The bonkers genius of David Lynch is entirely lacking I first experienced Twin Peaks courtesy of a friend’s dvd collection some years ago. Watching David Lynch’s extraordinary TV series, I immediately…
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The Retreat, Park Theatre – Review
An undeniably funny exploration of individual ‘spiritualism’, although The Retreat is more than just a meditation on meditation.
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Three Mothers, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
An outstanding example of storytelling that is both compelling and deeply affecting.