With a title like A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City, Halley Feiffer's play definitely attracts you…
The Notting Hill Carnival comes to Illyria, bathing its mournful sadness in music and colour this concept couldn't be more apt, given the tragedies the West London community has gone through…
Full of great promise, We'll Live & Die in These Towns has a blistering soundtrack that is masterfully performed by a band of talented actor-musicians " a real audiovisual gift from Cov…
First performed at the Royal Court in 2009, Mike Bartlett's play Cock has been revived as part of the Chichester Festival season at the Minerva Theatre, following on from Michael Frayn's Cop…
It honestly doesn't let up. At all. After an Edinburgh-focused August, and a 'keep myself busy at all costs' September (mostly to avoid the hell that is rush hour transport), October has rol…
Over 30 years since The Art of Success was first performed, beginning in Stratford-upon-Avon and running in both New York and London where it picked up an Olivier Award nomination, and Nick …
Most people will associate Samuel Pepys with the Great Fire of London, but there were more to his extensive diaries than that. In fact, he would note down pretty much anything that happened …
A pair of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers make their return to the National Theatre for Simon Godwin's much-anticipated production of Antony and Cleopatra, that sees Ralph Fiennes and Soph…
Iris Theatre's Arabian Nights is a gloriously colourful adaptation of a well-known collection of tales, freshened up by Iris Theatre " the puppetry is a highlight of the storytelling.
First announced back in July, David Morton's play The Wider Earth about Charles Darwin will be settling in at the Natural History Museum at the beginning of next month in a brand new theatre…
Eyam is a celebration of the strength of human spirit in the face of seemingly impossible odds, highlighting the power and comfort of community " a stirring watch.
Foxfinder is a mysterious drama that chimes eerily well with the current political climate and general sense of unease " an atmospheric piece with terrific performances from the cast of four.
Apparently, 2018 is the 'Year of the Woman', and it has definitely felt like the world of theatre has stepped up for the occasion.
Following a workshop in 2017 and a work-in-progress run over the summer, The Other Palace's production of cult hit Heathers The Musical makes its West End debut at Theatre Royal Haymarket st…
Theatre and puppetry director Mervyn Millar's latest book is a practical insight into the use of puppets in theatre. Millar is incredibly well-equipped to provide this thorough guide, having…
On the broader theatrical landscape, there are plenty of things opening this month! In London Eugenius! returns to The Other Palace, Milly Thomas' Dust transfers to Trafalgar Studios 2, and …
A favourite at the Proms since its first inclusion in the programme in 1956, Giuseppi Verdi's tribute to the Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni had a standalone performance this week, helmed by…
Whilst I do feel like I've 'missed the boat' slightly, as I'd have loved for a great female and Scottish story to round off my first Edinburgh Fringe, I'm sure there will be a future life fo…
A comic triumph that welcomes everyone to Messina, with some fun musical choices amongst the Shakespeare " the performances from the cast of six are vibrant and full of energy.
Anti Disposition's Much Ado About Nothing is a visual treat that's chock full of wit and impeccable physical comedy, not to mention the beautiful musical interludes " a glorious Shakespearea…
So now I'm back in London (filled with my own special brand of Fringe Flu), and all my reviews are done (though I'm still not quite sure how I did it), I thought I should really make sure I …
The Norse mythology musical you've been waiting for, unashamedly silly and brilliantly performed " and there's even a tap number.
An hour of quintessential absurdist comedy, made into an experience thanks to terrific music and lighting design " and topped off with brilliantly convincing performances.
A show about knowing (or not knowing) who you are, with a focus on growing up mixed race " Koko Brown is an engaging & captivating performer.
Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show is the ideal way to start a day at the Fringe, with laughs and refreshments galore " a fine selection of short plays.