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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Dr. Angelus, Finborough Theatre – Review
Pros: Wonderful acting from a talented cast. Cons: The script slows a little towards a slightly disappointing end. Do you trust your doctor? Perhaps not if they go by the name of Dr. Angelus. The protagonist of James Bridie’s play…
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Muted, The Bunker – Review
Ambitiously directed musical about young love, secrets and lies.
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Scenes from the End, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Pros: Héloïse Werner’s hauntingly beautiful, intense and masterful performance. Cons: The abstract nature of the piece means that it is sometimes hard to empathise with the characters and to feel a connection with the emotions portrayed. Grief is a personal experience…
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Benighted, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Perfect for those who want to be transported back in time. You will be kept on the edge of your seat.
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Mother Goose, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A tour-de-force panto that does the genre proud. With great performances, live music and a strong moral at its heart, this is a must for the festive season.
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Pinocchio, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Serious musical talent wrapped up in off-the-wall daftness.
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This Might Be It, Theatre N16 – Review
Pros: Imaginative use of space, props and movement. A show that will make you think. Cons: Some may find the themes difficult to engage with. A bit shallow in places. Nestled above the welcoming Bedford pub, a stone’s throw from…
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Rough for Opera #14, The Cockpit – Review
If you are open to an evening of experimental theatre, you will not regret it.
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Babe, the Sheep Pig, Polka Theatre – Review
If you want to recharge with positivity and laughter, this show will definitely do the trick.
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Her Aching Heart, The Hope Theatre – Review
Pros: An abundance of alliteration, insatiable innuendos, lots of laughs and hilarious heroines. Cons: Soft toy abuse and a sometimes frenetic pace. A pub theatre seemed a fitting venue for a raunchy Mills and Boon parody. A slightly sozzled Friday…