Theatre Reviews
The Story Review – National Theatre

The Story Review – National Theatre

Fast paced and fresh newsroom drama led by standout performer Letitia Wright ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? At the centre of Tracey Scott Wilson’s The Story is Yvonne (Letitia Wright), an ambitious young...
Holy Fool Review – Park Theatre

Holy Fool Review – Park Theatre

Fascinating subject, but where is the music? ⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Holy Fool explores the life of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his complex relationship with the Soviet regime, examining the...
Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium – The On-Stage Experience

Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium – The On-Stage Experience

The Best £25 theatre ticket in London! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve always loved being up close to the actors and the action on stage, so when the opportunity came to experience Jesus Christ...
Jeeves Takes Charge Review – Charing Cross Theatre

Jeeves Takes Charge Review – Charing Cross Theatre

A quintessentially British theatrical treat, powered by a wonderfully versatile performance from Sam Harrison. ⭐⭐⭐ What’s it about? Adapted from the stories of P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves Takes Charge brings the wonderfully eccentric...
White Rabbit Red Rabbit Review – Duchess Theatre

White Rabbit Red Rabbit Review – Duchess Theatre

Part theatre and part experiment, White Rabbit Red Rabbit puts both its performer and its audience in the hands of a script neither has encountered before. ⭐⭐⭐ What’s it about?...
How the Other Half Loves Review – Old Vic Theatre

How the Other Half Loves Review – Old Vic Theatre

Roger Allam shines in a clever comedy that is clearly of its time ⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Written by Alan Ayckbourn in 1969, How the Other Half Loves is one of the playwright’s...
Death Note: The Musical Review – Barbican Theatre

Death Note: The Musical Review – Barbican Theatre

A gripping manga crime thriller perfectly enveloping the vast Barbican stage ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Based on the hugely successful Japanese manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note: The...
To Kill a Mockingbird Review – Wyndham’s Theatre

To Kill a Mockingbird Review – Wyndham’s Theatre

A gripping and compelling adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What’s it about? Set in Alabama during the Great Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows lawyer Atticus Finch as he agrees...
Game of Thrones : The Mad King Review – Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Game of Thrones : The Mad King Review – Royal Shakespeare Theatre

A compelling, triumphant and magnificently staged production. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What’s it about? Set around 16 years before the events of Game of Thrones, The Mad King takes audiences back to Westeros during the reign...
Cats Review – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Cats Review – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Few musicals have changed theatre quite like Cats. Sadly, this revival forgets what made it revolutionary. ⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? On one extraordinary night each year, the Jellicle Cats gather for...
Space Dogs Review – The Other Palace Theatre

Space Dogs Review – The Other Palace Theatre

An inventive, heartfelt musical telling the remarkable true story of Laika and the Soviet space dogs with creativity and humour ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Before humans ventured beyond Earth's atmosphere,...
Jesus Christ Superstar Review – Palladium Theatre

Jesus Christ Superstar Review – Palladium Theatre

Sam Ryder proves inspired casting in Jesus Christ Superstar ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is one of musical theatre's most...
Brainiac Live! Review – Garrick Theatre

Brainiac Live! Review – Garrick Theatre

The Sky TV favourite comes to life in a spectacular show that leaves young audiences wanting more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Not to be confused with The Producers, which occupies the...
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Review – Birmingham Rep

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Review – Birmingham Rep

Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow create a partnership that is both deliciously funny and deeply unsettling in this captivating new revival. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical thriller...
Trainspotting: The Musical Review – Theatre Royal Haymarket

Trainspotting: The Musical Review – Theatre Royal Haymarket

This new musical plays it too safe and never captures the soul of Trainspotting. ⭐⭐ What's it about? Based on Irvine Welsh's iconic Trainspotting universe, Trainspotting: The Musical is more than a straightforward stage adaptation...
Midnight at the Never Get Review – Menier Chocolate Factory

Midnight at the Never Get Review – Menier Chocolate Factory

Beautifully written, emotionally rich, stunning performances -  a theatrical masterpiece ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? The Menier Chocolate Factory transforms into the Never Get, an intimate New York cabaret room where...
The Smile of Her Review – Marylebone Theatre

The Smile of Her Review – Marylebone Theatre

A Life Told with Honesty, Warmth and Quiet Grace ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? The Smile of Her is an intimate autobiographical one-woman play that traces the life of Academy Award, Golden...
Here Comes J. Edgar Review – King's Head Theatre

Here Comes J. Edgar Review – King's Head Theatre

Big Broadway moments shine through is this lavish, satirical new musical. ⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Making its world premiere at the King's Head Theatre, Here Comes J. Edgar! is a new musical...
Tender Review - Bush Theatre

Tender Review - Bush Theatre

A beautifully acted and sharply written portrait of young love that feels at its best when it keeps things real. ⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Written by Eleanor Tindall and first...
The Jonathan Larson Project Review – Southwark Playhouse

The Jonathan Larson Project Review – Southwark Playhouse

Rare Jonathan Larson songs, but too little Jonathan Larson ⭐⭐ What's it about? The Jonathan Larson Project brings together a collection of rarely heard songs written by Jonathan Larson, many of...
Allegra Review – Harold Pinter Theatre

Allegra Review – Harold Pinter Theatre

Maureen Lipman charms in a gentle, uplifting new musical play. ⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Named after the Italian musical term meaning joyful, Allegra lives up to her name. She is an...
Hot Mess Review – The Other Palace

Hot Mess Review – The Other Palace

A charming and fun two-hander that shines through its performances, even if the production itself feels a little too static. ⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Hot Mess imagines an unlikely love story...
PRIDE Review – National Theatre

PRIDE Review – National Theatre

A heartfelt, well staged musical that celebrates community, resilience and the power of acceptance ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about? Based on the remarkable true story and the acclaimed 2014 film, PRIDE follows a...
The Guilty Review – Donmar Warehouse

The Guilty Review – Donmar Warehouse

A tense, intimate drama that quietly keeps you guessing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Police officer Joe is working the night shift alone, answering emergency 999 calls when a distressed woman...
Ride the Cyclone Review – Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Ride the Cyclone Review – Southwark Playhouse Elephant

A wildly inventive, visually dazzling production bursting with imagination, humour and talent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir lose their lives in a tragic rollercoaster...
Cyrano de Bergerac Review – Noël Coward Theatre

Cyrano de Bergerac Review – Noël Coward Theatre

A remarkable, inventive and confident revival led by a magnificent Adrian Lester ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Edmond Rostand's classic play follows the brilliant swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac, whose...
Sinatra The Musical – Aldwych Theatre

Sinatra The Musical – Aldwych Theatre

A note-perfect celebration of Sinatra's music elevated by a star turn from Joel Harper-Jackson. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Written by Joe DiPietro and directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, Sinatra The...
The Truth Review – Apollo Theatre

The Truth Review – Apollo Theatre

A smart, sophisticated comedy delivered by a starry cast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? French playwright Florian Zeller is best known for The Father, the internationally acclaimed play that was later adapted...
The Misanthrope Review – National Theatre

The Misanthrope Review – National Theatre

A visually dazzling production with a commanding Sandra Oh, but one that keeps its audience at arm's length ⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Molière's classic satire of hypocrisy, vanity and social...
Equus Review – Menier Chocolate Factory

Equus Review – Menier Chocolate Factory

A powerful and unsettling revival driven by exceptional performances ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Peter Shaffer's Equus follows psychiatrist Martin Dysart as he attempts to understand why teenager Alan Strang has...
Much Ado About Nothing Review – Shakespeare’s Globe

Much Ado About Nothing Review – Shakespeare’s Globe

A joyful, energetic and deeply engaging celebration of Shakespeare's beloved comedy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Much Ado About Nothing centres on two very different romances. While...
Glengarry Glen Ross Review – The Old Vic

Glengarry Glen Ross Review – The Old Vic

A riveting revival that proves Mamet's masterpiece loses none of its bite when delivered by an exceptional female cast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning Glengarry Glen Ross...
High Society Review – Barbican Theatre

High Society Review – Barbican Theatre

Champagne sparkle, strong performances and old Hollywood glamour – but never quite greater than the sum of its parts ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Based on Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story and the...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Review – Watermill Theatre

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Review – Watermill Theatre

Inventive, Charming and Full of Theatrical Magic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Based on Ian Fleming's beloved story and featuring the unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang follows eccentric inventor...
A Life in Four Seasons Review – Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

A Life in Four Seasons Review – Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Beautifully danced but emotionally underpowered ⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? A Life in Four Seasons is a contemporary dance work inspired by the changing seasons and the emotional forces that shape human...
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Review – Soho Place

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Review – Soho Place

Beautifully staged and brilliantly performed storytelling of this remarkable true story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What's it about? Based on the remarkable true story of William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind follows a...
Once Review - Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Once Review - Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Superb musicianship shines in this picturesque Highland staging, but the emotional spark never quite catches fire ⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Based on the beloved independent film of the same name, Once tells...
Redcliffe Review – Southwark Playhouse

Redcliffe Review – Southwark Playhouse

Jordan Luke Gage's moving debut musical is brought to life by a strong cast and benefits from clever staging in an intimate theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Based on a...
Dark of the Moon Review - Charing Cross Theatre

Dark of the Moon Review - Charing Cross Theatre

A supernatural new musical illuminated with a compelling central romance and standout leading performances ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? A world premiere musical inspired by the classic American folk tale, Dark of...
The Phantom of the Opera Review (Revisited) - His Majesty's Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera Review (Revisited) - His Majesty's Theatre

A timeless West End classic that still delivers pure theatrical magic nearly four decades on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical The Phantom of the Opera continues its historic...
War Horse Review – National Theatre

War Horse Review – National Theatre

War Horse and the Olivier stage feel inseparable. Vast, cinematic and emotionally engaging, this is epic storytelling exactly as theatre should be experienced. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Based on Michael Morpurgo’s...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Review – Old Vic

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Review – Old Vic

 A gripping, inventive and emotionally devastating revival powered by a magnetic central performance. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Set inside a psychiatric institution, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest follows rebellious newcomer Randle...
1536 Review – Ambassadors Theatre

1536 Review – Ambassadors Theatre

A fresh, witty, moving and beautifully performed production that transforms Tudor history into something vibrant and modern. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Set in Tudor England during the fallout of Anne...
Noughts & Crosses Review – Hackney Empire

Noughts & Crosses Review – Hackney Empire

Fast-moving and engaging, but emotionally restrained ⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? Based on the novel Noughts & Crosses by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman, this stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz imagines an alternative...
Dracula Review - Noël Coward Theatre

Dracula Review - Noël Coward Theatre

An absorbing one-act one-woman tour de force ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? This bold reimagining of Dracula blends live theatre and cinematic storytelling, with Cynthia Erivo taking on multiple characters across Bram Stoker’s...
The Greatest Showman – Bristol Hippodrome In Preview

The Greatest Showman – Bristol Hippodrome In Preview

The Greatest Showman is a huge crowd pleaser, even if it occasionally plays things a little safe. What’s it aboutThe stage adaptation of the hit 2017 film follows P.T. Barnum’s...
Mass Review - Donmar Warehouse

Mass Review - Donmar Warehouse

A one act, high-intensity play with powerhouse performances. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about? The world premiere production of Mass is a one act play set in the US about two couples...
Teeth ‘N’ Smiles Review – Duke of York’s Theatre

Teeth ‘N’ Smiles Review – Duke of York’s Theatre

A thoroughly enjoyable play with music, driven by strong performances and smart musical storytelling Teeth ‘N’ Smiles Review – Duke of York’s Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about?Set in the 1960s, Teeth ‘N’...
Kiss of the Spider Woman Review - Leicester Curve

Kiss of the Spider Woman Review - Leicester Curve

Sharp. Intimate. Visually stunning. This is as close to perfection as it gets. Kiss of the Spider Woman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What’s it about Inside an Argentine prison cell, two men couldn’t...
Choir Boy Review - Stratford East

Choir Boy Review - Stratford East

Heartwarming, moving and beautifully told Choir Boy  ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about A coming-of-age story set at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, where a group of students navigate...
The Sequel Review - King's Head Theatre

The Sequel Review - King's Head Theatre

Great new writing with a quirky cast of characters The Sequel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's it about A novelist returns to the café that inspired her breakout book—only to find the people...