OUR LATEST REVIEWS
THE WHITE CHIP★★★★Southwark Playhouse Borough
THE WHITE CHIP Southwark Playhouse Borough ★★★★ “There is a lot of fun to be had along the way in this remarkable piece” There’s an old joke that has been doing the rounds for quite some time now, that goes something along the lines of ‘quitting alcohol is easy… I’ve
THAT BASTARD, PUCCINI!★★★★★Park Theatre
THAT BASTARD, PUCCINI! Park Theatre ★★★★★ “Do not miss this show – it is a masterpiece” What does it mean to be an artist? Is it an occupation or a way of life? In James Inverne’s triumphant new play, That Bastard, Puccini! (directed by Daniel Slater), we meet two great
SINBAD THE SAILOR★★★★★Lilian Baylis Studio
SINBAD THE SAILOR Lilian Baylis Studio ★★★★★ “a theatrical experience that leaves both kids and grown-ups completely enchanted” Sinbad the Sailor is a magical and heartwarming production brought to life by writer and creative producer Mona Khashoggi and director/choreographer Anjali Mehra. It’s a show that truly captures the imagination, perfect
BEAUTIFUL WORLD CABARETS – ALFIE FRIEDMAN★★★★Charing Cross Theatre
BEAUTIFUL WORLD CABARETS – ALFIE FRIEDMAN Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★ “A candid performer, he lets us into his world. His unique personality sets him on a tightrope, yet he is fearless in his performance” Curated by Janie Dee, ‘Beautiful World Cabarets’ is a series of musical evenings running at the
HAPPY ENDING★★★★Riverside Studios
HAPPY ENDING Riverside Studios ★★★★ “Corcoran’s writing is slick, biting and devilishly funny in equal measure” Everyone deserves happiness, right? Cameron Corcoran seems to think so in his play, ‘Happy Ending’ – though it’s not necessarily the ending you expect. This pithy, first-person, one-woman play dives straight into the life
JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: SEX WITH STRANGERS★★★★★Soho Theatre Walthamstow
JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: SEX WITH STRANGERS Soho Theatre Walthamstow ★★★★★ “There’s a deep connection that runs beneath the surface, and it’s felt in every gesture, every note, every pause” Mx Justin Vivian Bond is a spectacular force of nature, commanding the stage with a presence that evokes the spirit of
THE UNKILLABLE MIKE MALLOY★★★½Bridge House Theatre
THE UNKILLABLE MIKE MALLOY Bridge House Theatre ★★★½ “a noir pastiche, a caper, a Pink Panther-esque rollcall of mishaps, long shadows and sharp reversals” The chief quality of Irish bar fly Mike Malloy is right there in the title. He won’t die. And this is a major problem for a
R.O.S.E.★★★★★Sadler’s Wells East
R.O.S.E. Sadler’s Wells East ★★★★★ “There’s an intimacy to the experience that’s both electrifying and disarming” R.O.S.E. is a magnificent performance that’s hard to put into words. It defies easy explanation as everything in this show is so meticulously crafted, yet it flows with such raw, visceral energy that you
NO PRESIDENT★★★Queen Elizabeth Hall
NO PRESIDENT Queen Elizabeth Hall ★★★ “unapologetically confusing, daring, and surreal” Everything is set for a spectacular performance: the rich red curtains, the intricate set pieces, stylized streets, doors, and surreal backdrops. But just as you begin to settle in, Robert M. Johanson, channeling a character who looks uncannily like
NOUGHTS AND CROSSES★★★Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
NOUGHTS AND CROSSES Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre ★★★ “what could be a gripping, nail-biting production is brought away from the cliff edge by the proclamatory style of the writing” Malorie Blackman’s series of novels, headlined by the opener “Noughts and Crosses”, describes an alternative, present-day reality in which the
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR★★★★★Watermill Theatre
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Watermill Theatre ★★★★★ “Never before has the emotional journey of the characters been portrayed with such intensity, sensitivity, joy, menace and clarity” Originally conceived as a concert album, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s sung-through rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, has probably never had a night where
FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY★★★★Apollo Theatre
FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY Apollo Theatre ★★★★ “the stage becomes a compressed farce machine – a pressure cooker of mounting chaos” Reviving a show as beloved as Fawlty Towers for the stage is a feat fraught with danger. With just 12 original episodes broadcast in the 1970s, the sitcom has
EVITA★★★★The London Palladium
EVITA The London Palladium ★★★★ “an enjoyably bold twist on a classic” In a theatre landscape overrun by the contemporary glitz of Six, & Juliet and yet another adaptation of an early 2000s chick-flick – it’s a big ask to dazzle audiences with a seventies relic telling the tale of
NEVER GET TO HEAVEN IN AN EMPTY SHELL★★★The Glitch
NEVER GET TO HEAVEN IN AN EMPTY SHELL The Glitch ★★★ “The production is noticeably ambitious … it should be highly commended” “People on the tube stare, as if they are looking into where my soul should be, and sometimes I hope they might find it.” The setting is a
FROZEN THE MUSICAL★★★★Disney+
FROZEN THE MUSICAL Disney+ ★★★★ “the most important thing is that it is joyously fun” A queen who accidentally plunges Arendelle into an eternal winter, with her secret powers. The quest of her sister to find her and save their kingdom. This is the story you all know but as
THE BOY WITH WINGS★★★Polka Theatre
THE BOY WITH WINGS Polka Theatre ★★★ “promises to enchant a new generation with the art of live theatre” The Boy with Wings, a new co-production between Polka Theatre and Birmingham Rep, and based on the book by Sir Lenny Henry, is a visually stunning show perfectly packaged for younger
SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL★★★Upstairs at the Gatehouse
SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★ “A rainbow of colourful characters with whom we are able to have tremendous fun” There is a moment in the second act of “Shout! The Mod Musical” when the ensemble cast come together for a rendition of Mary Hopkin’s ‘Those Were
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY★★★★★Cambridge Guildhall
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY Cambridge Guildhall ★★★★★ “arresting, unsettling and grounded, hooking the audience from start to finish” ‘Gentlemen of the Jury’, written by Aisling Towl, is an immersive, dystopian theatrical experience not to be missed. Performed in the Guildhall’s old courtrooms, you step into a new world – and
ALEX KEALY: THE FEAR★★★★UK Tour
ALEX KEALY: THE FEAR Soho Theatre ★★★★ “His mix of intellect, relatability, and nerdy charm makes for a brilliant night out” Alex Kealy is a standout comedian who brings a clever mix of personal stories, political insights, and nerdy references into his act, all with a unique, self-aware charm. His
HERCULES★★★½ Theatre Royal Drury Lane
HERCULES Theatre Royal Drury Lane ★★★½ “entertaining, occasionally dazzling, yet frustratingly uneven” Disney’s Hercules launches onto the West End stage in splashy, scattershot style that embraces camp and colour, but can’t quite decide who it’s playing to. With a book by Kwame Kwei-Armah, recently departed Artistic Director of the Young
