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: Viy, Golden Goose Theatre
A folk horror delight with immersive design and powerful physical performances
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Review: Merry Wives of Windsor, The Hope Theatre
In Shakespeare’s riotous comedy of deception and desire, the innuendo is inescapable and the chaos comes thick and fast. This production of The Merry Wives of Windsor at The Hope Theatre takes that premise and pushes it to its extreme.…
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Review: Space, St Martin-in-the-Fields
Space by Luxmuralis has rich material – moon landings, wormholes, psychedelia – but needs a stronger point of view to encourage cosmic introspection.
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Review: Dr Faustus, The Courtyard Theatre
An engaging version of the classic tale that keeps the message intact throughout its modernised adaptation.
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Review: The Seafarer, Putney Arts Theatre
An excellent cast does justice to McPherson's tender script.
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Review: Ruby’s Worry, Polka Theatre
A gentle, musically polished adaptation for 3-7s that charms younger children best, but feels dramatically underpowered and lacking in tension.
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Review: Othello, Network Theatre
A disconnected performance of a Shakespeare favourite.
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Review: Too Small To Tell, Riverside Studios
An important and moving account of the ongoing repercussions for Weinstein’s lesser-known victims, and a powerful reminder of the lasting impact for anyone who feels their voice is “too small”.
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Review: Horrible Histories Live (and Dead)!: The Concert, Southbank Centre
Party time! All of your favourite Horrible Histories songs and characters in one place, providing fun-filled and family-friendly entertainment.
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Review: Donbas, Theatre503
A deep dive into the complexity and human cost of the conflict in Ukraine