REVENGE: AFTER THE LEVOYAH★★★Soho Theatre
REVENGE: AFTER THE LEVOYAH Soho Theatre ★★★ “chaotic and irreverent” What do you get when you mix action movies, gangsters and Judaism? ‘Revenge: After The Levoyah’ of course, a mad farce that tackles antisemitism through breakneck comedy and slick multi roling. Though the structure and escalation leave me wanting more,
THE SIGNALMAN★★★★Drayton Arms Theatre
THE SIGNALMAN Drayton Arms Theatre ★★★★ “a nerve-tingling and thought-provoking adaptation” We begin in rural Somerset, at the Clayton Inn boarding house in the small hamlet of Clayton. It’s a tight-knit Victorian community where visitors are warmly welcomed. Yet beneath its peaceful surface lies the memory of a long-ago railway
EVITA TOO★★★★★Purcell Room
EVITA TOO Purcell Room ★★★★★ “anarchic, brilliant, and utterly unmissable” In a theatrical landscape where so much political commentary is derivative, predictable, woolly and yet didactic, Sh!t Theatre’s Evita Too achieves something remarkable. It’s genuinely original, subversive, intelligent and screamingly funny. Writers and performers Rebecca Biscuit and Louise Mothersole have
SH!T-FACED SHOWTIME: A PISSEDMAS CAROL★★★★Leicester Square Theatre
SH!T-FACED SHOWTIME: A PISSEDMAS CAROL Leicester Square Theatre ★★★★ “chaotic and gloriously daft” If there was a drunk actor on the stage in any other production, it would be an ugly cautionary tale about the perils of fame. But in A Pissedmas Carol, it’s contractually obligated. Sh!t-faced Showtime bring us
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP – A PENNY DREADFUL★★★★Jack Studio Theatre
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP – A PENNY DREADFUL Jack Studio Theatre ★★★★ “joyfully madcap, full of twists, improbable developments, romance, and ghosts” Packed with dead wives, werewolves, mummies, bleeding portraits, and more gothic cliches than the Monster Mash, The Mystery of Irma Vep is a hilarious and enthralling farce,
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN★★★★Theatre at the Tabard
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Theatre at the Tabard ★★★★ “the world created is authentically and vividly brought to life” Over the years, Theatre at the Tabard have built a solid reputation for creating family-friendly alternatives to pantomime over the festive season. In a city that is currently overrun with beanstalks, beauties,
MOG’S CHRISTMAS★★★★★Royal and Derngate Theatre
MOG’S CHRISTMAS Royal and Derngate Theatre ★★★★★ “this enchanting production is a festive treat not to be missed” Step into ‘Mog’s Christmas’, a charming, beautifully staged adaptation of Judith Kerr’s beloved books. With its inventive direction, energetic performances and festive spirit, this production is a true Christmas delight for the
KENREX★★★★★The Other Palace
KENREX The Other Palace ★★★★★ “a wickedly clever, propulsive and wildly entertaining piece of theatre” I was lucky enough to catch the culmination of Jack Holden and John Patrick Elliott’s journey with Cruise a couple of years ago at the Apollo, a one-man ode to Soho in the 80s at
LOVE CONDITIONS★★★Old Red Lion Theatre
LOVE CONDITIONS Old Red Lion Theatre ★★★ “an honest look at the bruises and bonds that define us” You can’t choose your family, but how much should you want to? And when should you choose yourself instead (or in spite) of them? Playwright Ela Moss asks these questions in Love
ALICE IN WONDERLAND★★★Theatre Peckham
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Theatre Peckham ★★★ “brimming with energy, colour, music and dance” Theatre Peckham’s ‘Alice In Wonderland’ delivers a spirited, modern spin on Lewis Carroll’s classic, brimming with festive family fun. True to the company’s mission, the production showcases local young talent, offering a lively, inclusive show that makes
THE FIT PRINCE …★★★★★King’s Head Theatre
THE FIT PRINCE … King’s Head Theatre ★★★★★ “panto not just with bells on but with real balls attached” A member of the audience makes their way to the stage. As he enters the coffin, he is now in-role as the dead King of the fictional European country – Swedonia.
DRACAPELLA★★★★Park Theatre
DRACAPELLA Park Theatre ★★★★ “The sheer joy that gushes from the stage, like blood from a jugular, soaks us to the skin” A caveat: if you try to fathom out what could be the link between Bram Stoker’s vampire classic, “Dracula”, and the world of a Capella singing, well –
THE LAST BANTAM★★★½Etcetera Theatre
THE LAST BANTAM Etcetera Theatre ★★★½ “Hughes’ performance is energetic, generous, and delivered with clear affection for the subject matter” The Last Bantam, written, performed and directed by Michael Hughes, invites us into a stripped-back world shaped by the remnants of the First World War. Against a simple set, we
SLEEPING BEAUTY★★★★Cambridge Arts Theatre
SLEEPING BEAUTY Cambridge Arts Theatre ★★★★ “a spellbinding cast, laugh out loud comedy, and plenty of panto sparkle” Fresh from refurbishment, the Cambridge Arts Theatre reopens the stage that helped launch stars like Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi. Kicking off its reawakening is ‘Sleeping Beauty’, a pantomime for
PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW★★★★UK Tour
PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW Theatre Royal Haymarket ★★★★ “a warm, playful introduction to theatre for very young audiences” From the moment the signature theme music swells through the theatre, audiences of every age are gently ushered back into Peppa Pig’s bright, familiar universe. When the much-loved song “Today is
THE NUTCRACKER★★★★The North Wall
THE NUTCRACKER The North Wall ★★★★ “newcomers of all ages will enjoy this playful and imaginative production” Creation Theatre’s alternative version of The Nutcracker trades point shoes and pas de deux for plot, characters and a hark back to a wonderfully odd German tale written by E.T.A Hoffmann nearly two
