MAISIE ADAM – APPRAISAL★★★★UK Tour
MAISIE ADAM – APPRAISAL at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House ★★★★ “a welcomingly confrontational and awkward evening of stand-up with a bit of something for everyone” On the biggest night of her new tour, Maisie Adam presents a raucous night of heckling the audience right back, and journeying through
PORT CITY SIGNATURE★★★½Hope Theatre
PORT CITY SIGNATURE at the Hope Theatre ★★★½ “a riveting, exciting watch” Port City Signature by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller is a Noir-styled suspense story centred around the arrival of the naïve Newcomer into the local public house after having missed her train home. The mistrustful Regular and his sex-working partner-in-crime, Lady
FOREVERLAND★★★★Southwark Playhouse Borough
FOREVERLAND at Southwark Playhouse Borough ★★★★ “a gorgeously heartfelt and intimate story” Most of us have a gut reaction to the question ‘Would you like to live forever?’ But once it subsides, we discover that it is impossible to answer. The quandary is as old as life itself: nobody wants
PAST TENTS★★★Golden Goose Theatre
PAST TENTS at the Golden Goose Theatre ★★★ “The actors, as writers, producers and performers, are committed and sincere.” Alan and Justin take a lot of getting used to. Alan, in particular, is a rancid bundle of petty aggression and intolerance. He literally crashes into a campsite having totalled his
THE RIVER★★★Greenwich Theatre
THE RIVER at the Greenwich Theatre ★★★ “each actor was incredibly committed and the chemistry between them was fantastic” Jez Butterworth’s The River returns to London at the Greenwich Theatre. A play about a man who takes his girlfriends to a lovely country cabin by a river. Yet he is
FRONTIERS★★★★Sadler’s Wells Theatre
FRONTIERS at Sadler’s Wells Theatre ★★★★ “an impressive showcase of talent, both established and on the up” The National Ballet of Canada arrived at Sadler’s Wells this season for the first time in over a decade. Company Director Hope Muir leans into the national heritage with a programme of works
INCARNATION★★★★Theatre Royal Drury Lane
INCARNATION at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane ★★★★ “Caruso is a meticulous performer; each step choreographed with a purpose” “I remember that day like it was yesterday. I remember being tied up, being unable to speak. I remember how much I hurt trying to escape”. Maria Caruso’s pre-recorded voice swoops
THE HISTORY BOYS★★★★UK Tour
THE HISTORY BOYS at the Cambridge Arts Theatre ★★★★ “an enjoyable and important revival of a play that has become a modern classic” Alan Bennett’s much-loved play celebrates the 20th anniversary of its National Theatre first performance with a new production and a national tour (Director Seán Linnen). The period
ONE SMALL STEP★★Charing Cross Theatre
ONE SMALL STEP at the Charing Cross Theatre ★★ “Milla Clarke’s slowly revolving set reflects a narrative going round in circles” Set in the not-too-distant future, Takuya Kato’s “One Small Step” depicts a society where colonising the moon has become a practical reality. The scenario throws up many questions, some
TUTU★★★Peacock Theatre
TUTU at the Peacock Theatre ★★★ “all six dancers look mighty fine in mini tutus and costumes, and all have beautiful classical technique – and legs” Tutu is dance-theatre from the French dance company Chicos Mambo, performed by a company of six male dancers who don’t take themselves too seriously.
THE CABINET MINISTER★★★★Menier Chocolate Factory
THE CABINET MINISTER at the Menier Chocolate Factory ★★★★ “a lavish excursion into genteel decadence, handsomely mounted and delivered with flair.” The Twombleys’ London townhouse could pass as a railway tearoom such is the scale of arrivals and departures in Nancy Carroll’s perky interpretation of Arthur Wing Pinero’s family farce.
REDLANDS★★★★Chichester Festival Theatre
REDLANDS at the Chichester Festival Theatre ★★★★ “Justin Audibert’s direction infuses the production with energy, enhancing the psychedelic ambience of the time” Redlands, a new play by Charlotte Jones, deliciously delivers an enthralling portrayal of a pivotal moment in cultural history. This fictionalised account of the infamous 1967 trial of
THE ICE AT THE END OF THE WORLD★★★★Omnibus Theatre
THE ICE AT THE END OF THE WORLD at the Omnibus Theatre ★★★★ “Madelaine Moore’s direction is assured, moving with suave authority” The Ice at the End of the World is chilling in the best way possible. Seldom in the theatre have I needed to squeeze someone’s hand quite so
NEVER LET ME GO★★★Rose Theatre
NEVER LET ME GO at the Rose Theatre ★★★ “Despite being engaging, it is nowhere near as devastating as it should, or could, be.” Back in 1997, the most famous sheep in the world grabbed our attention. Her name was Dolly. The first large mammal to be successfully cloned. Obviously,
MARCELLA’S MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT★★Jack Studio Theatre
MARCELLA’S MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT at the Jack Studio Theatre ★★ “Lincoln is at her best when she portrays characters from her past” Versatile actress Mary Lincoln writes and performs this hour long one person show, directed by Samuel Ripman. The story is set in Marcella’s loft – a deathtrap of
JOYCE DIDONATO SINGS BERLIOZ★★★★Royal Festival Hall
JOYCE DIDONATO SINGS BERLIOZ at the Royal Festival Hall ★★★★ “on to the stage walked Joyce DiDonato in a sheath of gold, her signature hair magnificent and a glittering of jewels – a true Egyptian Queen Cleopatra” The opening concert of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Autumn/Winter Season was entitled Joyce
GINGER JOHNSON BLOWS OFF!★★★Soho Theatre
GINGER JOHNSON BLOWS OFF! at the Soho Theatre ★★★ “Ginger is at her best when she is ad- libbing with the crowd or sharing tales from her life” Ginger Johnson Blows Off! is a one-woman show from Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson which explores risk taking, pushing yourself and
MORAG, YOU’RE A LONG TIME DEID★★★Arts Depot
MORAG, YOU’RE A LONG TIME DEID at the Arts Depot ★★★ “There is an openness and gentleness in their performance and they make the audience feel welcome and safe.” It all starts the moment you step into the theatre: a simple set (Robbie Thomson & Wladimiro A. Woyno R.), consisting
THE KING’S SPEECH★★★★Watermill Theatre
THE KING’S SPEECH at the Watermill Theatre ★★★★ “Peter Sandys-Clarke gives an excellent performance as the ‘dear, dear man’ held in a vocal prison by his childhood trauma.” Playwright David Seidler (1937–2024) developed a stammer at the age of three as his family travelled from the UK to the US
COLIN HOULT: COLIN★★★★UK Tour
COLIN HOULT: COLIN at the Soho Theatre ★★★★ “a beautifully constructed show, every chaotic choice pays off” Colin Hoult was named after his father, and so he grew up as little (likkle) Colin. This is the springboard for a warm and moving show that muses on the language of neurodiversity,
“Once glanced at by someone moderately famous”