GUYS AND DOLLS★★★Cambridge Arts Theatre
GUYS AND DOLLS Cambridge Arts Theatre ★★★ “a charming, spirited take on this musical theatre classic.” ‘Guys and Dolls’ lands in Cambridge courtesy of the Cambridge Operatic Society, a seasoned amateur society known for high quality staging. As the only non professional company to grace the Cambridge Arts Theatre stage,
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE★★★UK Tour
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE Theatre Royal Brighton ★★★ “lively and watchable, with enough intrigue to carry it through” Remember the 80s and 90s thrillers that spawned the ‘…from hell’ craze, where flatmates, temps, stepparents, nannies or neighbours could turn deadly? I do, and I confess to a soft spot for the
HAMLET★★★★In Cinemas
HAMLET In Cinemas ★★★★ “revitalises the classic tragedy, landing with surprising warmth and clarity” “The play’s the thing” and National Theatre Live remains one of the finest ways to share theatre widely. Kicking off the 2026 programme is ‘Hamlet’, captured from the Lyttelton Theatre run in 2025. Robert Hastie’s refreshingly
ORPHANS★★★★Jermyn Street Theatre
ORPHANS Jermyn Street Theatre ★★★★ “he writer goes in decidedly oblique directions at every juncture” Orphans director Al Miller says he ploughed through dozens of scripts looking for his next project. His mission: something with “real voltage”. He alighted upon Lyle Kessler’s taut three-hander and thought, “It’s going to be
A GHOST IN YOUR EAR★★★★Hampstead Theatre
A GHOST IN YOUR EAR Hampstead Theatre ★★★★ “a taut fusion of gothic storytelling and modern innovation” Ever wanted to experience gothic horror at point blank range? Jamie Armitage blends spine chilling storytelling with binaural sound to conjure ‘A Ghost In Your Ear’. Part stagecraft, part technological innovation, this thrilling
GOD, THE DEVIL AND ME★★★Lion and Unicorn Theatre
GOD, THE DEVIL AND ME Lion and Unicorn Theatre ★★★ “a well-crafted, albeit short, production that takes us right into the heart of a delusional disorder” A first full-length piece written and directed by Fionnuala Donnelly, God, the Devil and Me explores the lived experience of a teenager suffering from
JACK★★Courtyard Theatre
JACK Courtyard Theatre ★★ “The cast tackles the material with gusto” Nearly 140 years on, Jack the Ripper remains notorious, the horrific spree of unsolved murders stirring speculation to this day. ‘Jack: A New Musical’ aspires to honour the silenced victims by sharing their perspectives, though the execution currently falls
THE HIGHGATE VAMPIRE★★★½Omnibus Theatre
THE HIGHGATE VAMPIRE Omnibus Theatre ★★★½ “The jokes are sharp, delivered with impeccable timing and well-written” The wonderfully titled collective Bag of Beard’s latest offering, The Highgate Vampire, takes the form of a ‘lecture’ chaotically delivered by two eccentric hunters of the occult. Played by long-time collaborators Alexander Knott and
SUNNY AFTERNOON★★★½UK Tour
SUNNY AFTERNOON Theatre Royal Brighton ★★★½ “an engaging, if qualified, portrait of a band that never found harmony easily, onstage or off” Sunny Afternoon tells the story of The Kinks largely on Ray Davies’s terms. With an original story by Davies, whose back catalogue provides the music and lyrics, and
TWELFTH NIGHT★★★★Barbican
TWELFTH NIGHT Barbican ★★★★ “There are many moments of light and silliness in this production” When Feste – the fool attached to Olivia’s household – hangs upside down from the rafters, crooning as though in an after-hours jazz club; while Orsino is draped across a grand piano ten feet below
BILLY: TWIRLING THROUGH TIME★★★½Pleasance Theatre
BILLY: TWIRLING THROUGH TIME Pleasance Theatre ★★★½ “rich in warmth, generosity and laughter” The stage is intimate, collapsing the divide between backstage and performance space. A wardrobe room overflows with clothes, wigs, shoes and Babycham, instantly transporting us to the 1980s through its colourful, nostalgic design. This is a space
DIVINE FEMININE★★★★Soho Theatre
DIVINE FEMININE Soho Theatre ★★★★ “Tightly crafted and sharply delivered” What did you want to be when you were a kid? Prashasti Singh wanted to be exactly like her father – a man, with all the prestige and perks that came with it. Sadly, growing up has delivered ageing, sexism,
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED)★★★★★Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED) Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★★ “Each transformation is sharp and specific—a tilt of the head, a shift in posture, a complete recalibration of voice and energy” In a bare room with nothing but a battered chair and the weight of
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY★★★★Ambassadors Theatre
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Ambassadors Theatre ★★★★ “Each bump, jump, scare and shock comes as a surprise in a perfectly paced and executed telling of the tale” “As you enter, hold your nerve. As you exit, hold your tongue. Keep our secrets.” The fact that we are handed a note containing a
MOST FAVOURED★★★½Soho Theatre
MOST FAVOURED Soho Theatre ★★★½ “this slick two hander pulses with life” ‘Most Favoured’ breathes new life into the Christmas story with a fresh, funny and heartfelt take on a cornerstone of Christianity. With a stellar cast and staging, it offers audiences a vibrant alternative to the usual festive fare.
MADDIE MOATE’S VERY CURIOUS CHRISTMAS★★★★★Garrick Theatre
MADDIE MOATE’S VERY CURIOUS CHRISTMAS Garrick Theatre ★★★★★ “a unique and quirky production” Are you looking for a fun filled family show this festive season? Look no further than a trip to the Garrick Theatre for Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas – Returning to the West End this Christmas, join
