Everything is a little brighter on Summer Street, or in this case Waterloo East Theatre. Summer Street takes us back to the heyday of the 1990's to 00's Australian soap opera or 'Soapys' whe…
Writer/performer Michelle Payne tells us why it was so important for her to create a likeable character for whom mental health was only one part of her story, and how she drew on her own exp…
Five mice for White Pearl at the Royal Court Theatre because it's different and clever and useful, and horribly good fun.
"Empowering and entertaining", "could not be more relevant", "Incredibly slick" - Audiences at Deptford Lounge have been throwing themselves into Hidden Track Theatre's interactive show Draw…
Ivana Mazza-Coates and Madeleine Shenai's tale of 'adulting' and the Boomerang Generation, Boomerang, has been described by audiences as "funny", "touching" and "fab". Take a look at what th…
Intelligently conceived and handsomely staged, David McVicar's production of Così fan tutte matches elegance and wit with the simple pleasure of Mozart's heavenly music.
With immersive experiences becoming increasingly popular in London, here's a guide to some must-book experiences.
Steve Thompson is best known as an award-winning writer, most recently for television. But he's returning to the stage this month to make his directorial debut with Sense of Place Theatre's …
With Game of Thrones about to leave a massive whole in people's lives when the epic HBO drama comes to its conclusions, fans can still feed their hunger for all things bloodthirsty, Machiave…
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
Theatre Royal Bath Productions has announced a new production of Daphne du Maurier's psychological thriller My Cousin Rachel, starring Helen George (BBC One's Call The Midwife) in the titula…
It's no wonder Matilda The Musical has managed to stand its ground in the West End; it's a sheer delight for adults and children alike, brimming with optimism and a clear sense of right and …
I was brimming with excitement to see how the Unicorn Theatre would reframe Dido and Aeneas, as they're usually so successful in fulfilling their aim to produce inspiring and invigorating wo…
Class is an emotive and clever show that and is able to portray real people in a succinct and gentle way.
Blue, Sycorax Collective's hit one-woman show, returns to the stage this summer following a five-star debut at last year's Camden Fringe. Book your tickets now.
Subtle Drag Becomes Her is not. But, if you are familiar with the source material and stars, there is no chance you'll have a bad time.
Aussie soap opera musical Summer Street proves an amiable if unchallenging watch at the Waterloo East Theatre.
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will chair two events at the London premiere of The Time Of Our Lies at the Park Theatre. How much do you know…
Back To The Future The Musical will open at the Manchester Opera House on 20 February 2020 for a strictly limited 12-week season, finishing on 17 May, prior to transferring to the West End.
If you have an opportunity to catch Rob Lamberti in action do so, his performance is truly outstanding and a fitting tribute to the legend that was George Michael.
"Dairy was the first to go..." Get a taste for Michelle Payne's dark comedy about body image, Sad About The Cows, and discover a little more about wannabe make-up artist Rachel in this fanta…
Just Club is a theatre company which produces part stand-up, part gig and part theatre, and they use the fusion of these mediums to tell stories that appeal to wider audiences, rather than s…
World renowned immersive theatre company Punchdrunk makes its first ever foray to Scotland with a comprehensively startling piece of work, Small Wonders, as part of the Edinburgh Internation…
Look closely at the bare brick wall in these images from the rehearsals of Napoli, Brooklyn and you'll see some exquisite design work adding colour to the rehearsal room. Check out what went…
The storyline itself is pretty thin but thanks to the outstanding vocal performances and incredibly emotive and shocking scenes, American Idiot provides a fun, feisty night out.