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Pros: Laugh-out-loud funny, with catchy tunes. An interesting retelling of history. Cons: Not enough drag for me! It’s not very often I come across drag king shows, which is primarily the reason why I was drawn to Joan. For those who don’t know a drag king is (often but not always) a woman who dresses up in masculine clothing to personify gender stereotypes. This approach to a retelling of Joan of Arc’s story seemed to me like a unique way to merge drag, cabaret ...

Roundhouse circus producer David Pitt on Compagnie XY's 'It's Not Yet Midnight...' and what to expect from contemporary circus.

A joyful family musical with a simple aesthetic that cannot disguise its high production values.

'Escape the Scaffold' playwright Titas Halder tells us more about his visions as a theatre-maker and how it all began with a school assignment.

Irreverent, bold and outrageous, this show is just something else.

This Holocaust drama is powerful in its message and delivery, while maintaining a subtlety and elegance in its execution.

'Kicked in the Sh*tter' playwright Leon Fleming talks with us about crowdfunding, regional theatre and being inspired by the unsavoury.

Pros: An alternative night out, in a house that’s a real treat for Grand Designs fantasists Cons: Far too long to support the story line presented I have never attended an immersive theatre show that lasted much longer than an hour. I believe there is a reason for this; a time limit creates stakes. Unfortunately, Suicide at Vine House clocks in at over two and a half hours and by the end of the show my enthusiasm was waning. Furnished with an address and ...

Pros: Gorgeous visuals, fascinating live score, welcoming atmosphere Cons: Time constraints made some episodes of the story hard to follow Tucked right at the top of Portobello Road under the Westway flyover, Acklam Village Market isn’t the easiest place to find if you’ve not been there before. But once you do, it’s worth the trek – a red iron gate opens rabbithole-like into a bustling wonderland of streetfood stalls packing up for the night, theatre-goers arriving and a warm welcome ...

The Palladium has never looked, felt or sounded quite so sumptuous.