Pros: Inventive and inclusive dance theatre. A moving and necessary exploration of domestic violence. Cons: While the piece’s educational mission can’t be faulted, it could have explored the psychology of the subject matter more creatively. ‘Welcome to the party!’ Music is blaring, and drinks are being poured. ‘Help yourself to popcorn, marshmallows, what can I get you my love?’ Beverly is having a party, but it won’t all be fun and games. A collaborative, participatory piece, Smack That (a conversation) ...

An engaging but somewhat confused evening of boundary-pushing performance.

The history of London’s theatres is almost the history of London itself, so enmeshed is the West End with the cultural tapestry of the capital. Folklore, tales of catastrophe and the personalities who make their name in the Smoke; all surround the bright lights of theatreland, and every year millions of tourists are entranced by the sweeping architecture and picture book antiquity of London’s glamorous pathway to the stars. Every name trips off the tongue even if you have never ...

A worthwhile show in aid of a worthwhile cause. You have a nice evening, Save the Children gets money — everybody wins.

Pretentious, self-indulgent pop culture that owes little to the principles of performing arts.

An emotionally raw trilogy which challenges as much as it intrigues.

This attempt at immersive theatre is well-intentioned but unfortunately lacks clarity of message

Entertaining, funny and smart. You’ll enjoy many laughs but will leave the theatre with some serious existential questions on how you relate to the loved ones… and yourself.

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Three shows in our Editor's Choice this week. These represent some of the best shows our reviewers saw last week, which are still running in the week to come... so you use this list as a shortcut to plan your week of theatre-going!