A glittering return for this fringe favourite with sass and heart, though the sound hits a sour note.

A refreshingly updated classic meticulously executed and exploding with fun.

A heart-warming, glorious romp of a show

technically impressive but hard to fall in love with

What could be more cheering in 2020 than to be back in a theatre at Christmas?

A good cast deliver the catchy score in this revival of Lionel Bart’s nostalgic musical

The Union's latest classic revival makes for a disappointing night out.

some of Broadway’s best songs will delight musical theatre lovers.

In late 19th century Paris, a bawdy new dance was born. The can-can grew from the seductive dances of Moulin Rouge courtesans into a high-energy show involving high kicks, splits, and exposed undergarments. Back then, you would have to go to French cabaret for the can-can. Now you can see it in railway arch in South London. Can-Can! promises fun and frivolity, and boy does it deliver. The show is a stunning, sugary confection of acrobatic feats and lavish design. ...

Pros: The obviously enthusiastic cast make a decent attempt at Chekhovian drama. Cons: An awkward adaptation, misguided direction and a lack of depth let this production down. Why do we still love and perform Chekhov? Over a hundred years since the great Russian playwright’s death, this is a valid question, and one that director Phil Willmott tries to answer in his programme notes for Cherry Orchard (theThe has mysteriously vanished) at the Union Theatre. He wants to make the play ...