Reunited following successful runs of The Lorax, the director-composer team of Max Webster and Charlie Fink bring a new version of the Shakespeare classic to the picturesque and rather appro…
A really fun, disturbing and unique piece blessed with performers who can carry the material off.
In case you were unaware (unlikely, considering it's now made it to the BBC news website) at Tuesday evening's performance of Titanic last week in Nottingham, a pair of women in the front ro…
A vital piece of theatre with an important message as well as a whole load of humour, performed with passion and physicality by a talented cast " an entertainingly filthy play that you will …
Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's play had such a good reception during its run at the Young Vic Theatre back in the winter that it has transferred across the river to the Playhouse Theatre in …
A wonderfully innovative take on the classic comedy, with incredible physicality employed to assist the storytelling " some terrific performances make this very memorable indeed.
Following a hit run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater in 2015, Bartlett Sher's production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic makes its way to London's West End for a limited run at th…
There are, of course, a range of new shows to choose from " both in and out of London. Pigspurt's Daughter (by Ken Campbell's daughter Daisy) plays at Hampstead's Downstairs venue, Honey wil…
A Romeo and Juliet like no other, made all the more unpredictable with the inclusion of alcohol " you've not lived until you've seen Juliet swigging a pint at the altar!
A nice enough experience and a valiant attempt at making The Tempest more bearable, though a bit more trimming would be ideal " however, it's a visual wonder that makes excellent use of the …
An enlightening production of a potentially troublesome play, fantastically well conceptualised and beautifully designed " complete with some memorable and scene-stealing performances.
Posted on June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 by Debbie Girls & Boys Photo credit: Marc BrennerEarlier this year, award-winning actress Carey Mulligan made her return to the London stag…
An interesting story and a play with great potential, with a few tweaks it could become a powerful production " Anna Herzog is magnetic as the bloodthirsty Anne Bonny.
There are points during the story of Guy: A New Musical which are funny, and scenes which are relatable whichever gender you choose to date, but there are many clichés and unnecessary innue…
An important hour of theatre that moves, amuses & informs in equal measure " exquisitely written and brilliantly performed.
A smart and gripping play that leads you from one suspenseful situation to another, through the thoughts of two independent people " Agatha Elwes' performance in particular marks her out as …
The songs which open and close the show (explaining the night and the rules) are simple and funny, the cast is strong and believable, and the two presenters create a comfortable atmosphere f…
The first of six productions in the Bunker Theatre's inaugural Breaking Out season is Amy Bethan Evans' play Libby's Eyes. Inspired by her own experience with the PIP system, the play explor…
As a lover of the Fringe, Edinburgh and musicals, this show was made for me. For 55 minutes Emily Jane Kerr, Laura Hyde and James Witt sing and dance their way through Fringe related sketche…
This beautifully written show is hilarious, heart-warming and painfully realistic; an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you in tears and wanting to hug your own loved ones tight. Don't…
A timely topic, but ultimately a confused piece of theatre that gives you brain ache as well as back ache " would possibly benefit from a rethink in format.
A wonderfully warm hug of a show, perfectly produced and performed " and you know you're gonna be humming the tunes all the way out of the theatre.
Bingo is a friendly trip through the humorous and hard-hitting. While there is an element of predictability, especially the ending, it is moving; I found myself falling in love again with th…
A curious but compelling play, with emotional depth and more than a hint of social commentary " an evening that will stay with you.
With a Bernstein classic, I think it's wrong to say I've completely missed the boat on this one " there's surely hope of a revival at some point (if I have to go to New York for it, then so …