Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is a cast recording that's worth listening to whether you've seen the show or not, as you can absolutely appreciate the performances & musicianship " and it…
Where is Peter Rabbit? is a charming family musical with some beautifully designed puppets " maybe Peter Rabbit needs to be found a bit sooner next time.
A clash of extremes, as hilarious moments mingle with serious and dramatic ones. A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) at The Vaults is an enjoyable show with an important message to…
The Marvelous Wonderettes is a frothy concert musical that is a nostalgic bit of escapism " two hours of beautifully performed classic pop tunes.
I'm not one for twee, saccharine niceness, but the simple, honest goodness that runs through Come From Away is something that I can get on board with.
Whilst What's Inside: Songs from Waitress isn't a vital piece for your collection, it's definitely something that the more enthusiastic fan should wrap their ears around.
A chilly, grey April afternoon not the most auspicious weather for an occasion such as the Olivier Awards. Before the nominees and guests arrived it looked set to be another rain-soaked affa…
Following an acclaimed run at the Traverse Theatre, Fringe First winner Kieran Hurley's Mouthpiece has transferred to Soho Theatre for a limited run.
The only thing that strikes me when I watch Shit-faced shows " it's not my first " is that sometimes the off-kilter fun can feel a little forced.
My verdict? A show that is unabashedly in love with theatre, revelling in the curious mischief of Angela Carter's novel " what a joy it is to dance and sing, indeed!
Lionel Bart and Alun Owen's musical Maggie May first opened in London 55 years ago, when it made its debut at the Adelphi Theatre in September 1964 " despite its success it hasn't been seen …
'The Case of the Pink Wellington Boots with the Red Hearts'. Not the kind of title you'd expect to spring from Agatha Christie's pen " instead, an evening of murder mystery hijinks courtesy …
During the latter part of this winter season, Shakespeare's Globe has been concentrating on Voices in the Dark Pride, Then and Now, with a production of Marlowe's infamous Edward II running …
I really can't overstate how insanely great the choreography is in this production; it is such an incredible bonus that I know if I ever see another performance of Lord of the Flies without …
The Price is a stellar production of an intriguing play about family tensions " the set is breathtaking and Miller's insights remain as perceptive as ever.
Closing Phil Willmott's 'Enemies of the People' 2019 Essential Classics season is Shakespeare's classic Othello, marking the centenary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, with events set in th…
Best known to many as Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, actor David Tomlinson actually had a quite extensive career on stage and screen - as well as more than his fair share of personal dramas. Jame…
"I've got two dads." Playwright, actor and spoken word artist David Judge's latest play SparkPlug is inspired by autobiographical events: his mother is white, his biological father is black,…
Queen C*nt: Sacred or Profane? It's a great, intriguing title, and the strapline promises even more: to let us watch Deborah Ward and China Blue Fish leave their husbands, practice witchcraf…
A Hundred Words for Snow is a perfectly crafted one-woman show that touches, entertains and teaches, as it explores grief and polar exploration " a charming performance from Gemma Barnett.
Based on the 2007 film of the same name by Adrienne Shelly, the musical adaptation of Waitress made its Broadway debut back in 2016 and has now made the leap across the pond to London's West…
Arinzé Kene's one-man show good dog has been brought back by tiata fahodzi for a UK tour, directed by Natalie Ibu and starring RADA graduate Kwaku Mills.
Luckily, Sarah Chew " writer and director of Lipstick: A Fairy Tale of Iran " confronts the schism in feminism between the east and west with humour, grace and heart.
We've had the film, TV and music awards, so now it's the theatre's turn to hand out some prizes. Once again, the Prince of Wales Theatre threw open its doors to some of the most popular prod…
Something that always impresses me is when a play manages to get the line between tragedy and comedy exactly right; Rattled is disturbing and gripping, but it's also very, very funny.