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Bella Heesom has taken a trip to her local garden centre to create the brilliant trailer for Rejoicing at her Wondrous Vulva the Young Woman Applauded Herself . Take a look the book your tic…
Director Josie Rourke ends her tenure at the Donmar Warehouse with a hip revival of Sweet Charity that pushes Anne-Marie Duff out of her comfort zone and shows a new side to Adrian Lester.
In Dougie Blaxland's fascinating new play, The Long Walk Back, currently on a national tour, we see former England cricket international Chris Lewis (Martin Edwards) contemplating his life f…
Overall, All You Need is Love might not offer any major surprises, but it is still a warm and nostalgic show that will be enjoyed by fans of The Beatles.
Night of the Living Dead is an instantly recognisable title; George Romero basically kick-started the zombie genre in his 1968 flick, though they were just 'ghouls' then, a moniker adhered t…
Angelique's story in Funeral Flowers at The Bunker Theatre is one that demands action and puts accountability on adults who work with young people. An excellently written, important story fo…
Following Melly Still's moving and visually stunning production of The Lovely Bones last year, I had high hopes for her latest literary adaptation, Louis de Bernières' Captain Corelli's Man…
Amelie is a magical show; with puppets, flying lampshades, a singing gnome and terrifying figs. I couldn't fault it, and judging from the audience reaction, they couldn't either.
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for David McVicar's production of Faust at the Royal Opera House.
Chekhov classic from the team behind the West End hit Summer and Smoke is too middle of the road
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Nowhere near enough charm in this Sweet Charity for my liking. Josie Rourke's farewell to the Donmar Warehouse is grey rather than silver.
At 53, Simon Evans isn't so different from circuit comedians half his age " a rhetorical stream of invective squirted squarely at current events, with the exception that he speaks entirely i…
From musical theatre to Shakespeare, Aaron Sidwell and Lauren Samuels will star as Henry and Katherine respectively in The Barn Theatre's upcoming production of the Bard's Henry V.
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…
Jonathan Church, artistic director of Theatre Royal Bath's summer season, has announced further productions and new casting for the 2019 programme. Katherine Parkinson joins Rupert Everett i…
Rock of Ages is a jukebox music which lacks any storyline but makes up for it through the use of humour and performance.
There's plenty to like about Wow Everything Is Amazing, particularly the young performers. But it feels simultaneously too simple of story, and one that was created by adults and foisted on …
The play Night of the Living Dead is not quite like the eponymous B movie cult classic on which it is based. It's very much a comedy sprinkled with horror and splashes of gore and I love it.
Bella Heesom's acclaimed tale of female desire, Rejoicing at her Wondrous Vulva the Young Woman Applauded Herself , comes to South London's Ovalhouse this May. Book your tickets now for the …
Actress Olivia Rose Smith chatted to us about her latest role in Hannah Hauer-King's production of The Amber Trap at Theatre503.
There are plenty of laughs to be had in the production of Abigail's Party which finishes an extensive UK tour this week at the King's.
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The House on Cold Hill is a pleasant enough way to spend the evening but is rather dated and no different than dozens of other haunted house mysteries that have appeared over the years.
Downstate at the National Theatre is a remarkable thing. An absolute masterpiece of writing, performed so sensitively and with such bravery.
Swan Lake is a sumptuous production full of glorious moments which you'd be hard pressed not to revel in. A powerful, intricately choreographed and danced show, this is a must see for ballet…