William Shakespeare
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Drama
The Worst Was This, Hope Theatre – Review
Shakespeare’s greatest hits with a hint of Frankenstein make for an innovative and entertaining new take on the Bard’s work.
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Drama
The Tempest, Platform Islington – Review
A political and emotional adaptation of a classic, recommended for both Shakespeare newbies and hard-core fans.
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Comedy
The Complete Deaths, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
A hilarious display of morbid clowning.
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Drama
Much Ado About Nothing, Selfridges – Review
Perhaps slightly more old-fashioned than re-fashioned, this is nevertheless a charming and spirited production of an old favourite.
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Drama
The Comedy of Errors, Gray’s Inn Hall – Review
Pros: Excellent performers, ingenious design and impeccable direction. Cons: The period setting is sometimes confused. The Comedy of Errors is…
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Drama
Macbeth, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
A valiant effort on this take of Shakespeare’s thriller that intensely scares but falls short emotionally.
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Off West End
Coriolanus and Du Liniang, Peacock Theatre – Review
This is a stunning production but at over 3.5 hours long, and in such a hot theatre, it was difficult…
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Comedy
Twelfth Night With Comedians, London Wonderground – Review
A unique take on Shakespeare; for all its many faults, it's still well worth exploring this and this company’s upcoming…
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Drama
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
A good production that is easy to follow and laugh along with. It’s in need of tidying up in places,…
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Competitions
Win tickets to see Yue Opera at Peacock Theatre
This is your chance to win tickets to see Coriolanus and Du Liniang, by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, at…
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