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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Footloose – The Musical, Peacock Theatre – Review
An irresistible, lung bursting blast of 1980s pop culture!
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Dolphins and Sharks, Finborough Theatre – Review
A smart, well-acted and well-written piece of theatre on power and race relations in America.
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Man to Man, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A magnificent depiction of crossdressing for survival in war-torn Germany, brought to life in a scintillating performance.
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The Blinding Light, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Jermyn Street Theatre’s specially commissioned new play is a fiery concoction of mental distress, marital problems and volatile chemistry that, whilst set in 1896, translates well to a modern audience. A real gem of a show.
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The Sword and the Dope, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Fine performances are let down by a total mess of a show that can’t decide if it’s satire or pantomime and ends up being a sum of little parts that just can’t work together.
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Doubt, A Parable, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An outstanding play that will leave chills on the back of your spine.
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Agent of Influence, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
A show that seems to have all the correct elements: acting, character, staging, premise. It just needs to be better balanced.
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ISHQ, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A wonderful folk tale that is told with thoughtfulness through dance. Unfortunately, the show doesn't pace the narrative well enough to earn the pathos that should be integral to the story.
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Talk Radio, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
An energetic and well performed revival of Eric Bogosian's iconic hit which hits all the right contemporary notes.
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Eyes Closed, Ears Covered, Bunker Theatre – Review
Pros: The confident and able cast deliver this play with conviction, in an unusual venue that makes it stand out even more. Cons: A weaker second act loses the flow (and the plot), leading to a distressing climax. Eyes Closed,…