The prospect of a Much Ado About Nothing drenched in 1950s Americana was one that piqued my interest, even if the well-realised shiny set design sits a little incongruously among the Roman r…
Proforca Theatre premieres Reading Gaol, a fresh new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's final work combined with new writing, at London's Theatre N16 for a limited season from 23 July to 2 August 2…
If you're a fan of musical theatre and can ignore the disconnect between subject matter and treatment, then with Titanic " The Musicalyou're set for an enlivening evening.
If you're looking for a local production set locally with live music from Tony Christie, then you've got until 28 July to get yourself a ticket.
Drew Baker spoke to Love London Love Culture about Theatrical Rights Worldwide's new project The British Musicals Collection.
The One is a perfect representation of the inner workings of a relationship on the edge and asks the question when does a lot become too much? And at what point can someone push and push unt…
William Gibson's 1958 Broadway hit Two for the Seesaw is currently being revived at Trafalgar Studios care of Buckland Theatre. In this interview with Buckland founder and leading man Charle…
Offering two hours of compelling and arguably unmissable theatre combining humour and cliche together with many unpalatable home truths, End of the Pier is one of the most stimulating new pl…
This story contains no real heroes or villains. It is a brutal tale that focuses on the harsh realities of mortality, and our helplessness in grief and the emotional complexities of its proc…
Venezuelan writer Gustavo Ott's Your Molotov Kisses is relocated to London for its UK premiere at Camden Fringe next month. Director Gianluca Lello tells us what drew him to the piece, why C…
Like two of its major successes last year, Oslo and Network, and despite some flaws, The Lehman Trilogy is another unmissable state-of-our-world account from the NT. Do see it if you can.
Trish Wadley Productions and Dead Puppet Society are creating a 357-seat traditional performance theatre in the Jerwood Gallery at the Natural History Museum to host the European premiere of…
The Broadway Theatre, Catford is a fabulous building and I'd like to see it become an integral part of people's lives as it was for me when I was a Lewisham child.
What kind of show takes you to the moon with a lobster named Spock? The answer is BLUE, a one-woman abstract fairy tale created by new theatre company Sycorax Collective that explores mental…
This is a circus that is keen to impress, to keep tradition alive but also to innovate and exceed expectations. I would recommend catching Circus Sallai where you can.
A Knight's Tale takes itself far too seriously, missing a camp comedy open goal in its attempt to be intelligent " it's well sung, but everything else leaves a lot to be desired.
The strengths of The Rise & Fall of Little Voice will always flow from the young woman playing LV and in Sarah Louise Hughes, director Michael Strassen has unearthed a gem.
Pigspurt's Daughter is a kaleidoscopic, one-woman show in which Daisy Campbell takes the audience on a journey through the life of her father, the theatre legend Ken Campbell.
Almost impossibly tender and true, Ben Weatherill's Jellyfish is a minor-key masterpiece at the Bush Theatre.
The Finborough specialises in producing neglected plays and they don't get more neglected than Robert Graves' But It Still Goes On: written in 1929 but never previously performed.
Locked Up, a tense two-hander, is both the professional London debut of writer Heather Simpkin and the first full-length play from emerging theatre company Bear in the Air Productions.
Following his hugely successful first year as artistic director, Tom Littler is marking the start of his second year at the helm with a season of new work celebrating rebellious spirits.
Overall, End of the Pier is a sharply observant play that is transformed into a compelling production that makes the audience sit up and pay attention.
Directed by Jess Williams and Sareen, Other People's Teeth addresses the notion of being paid to hurt and kill people, yet still holding down a meaningful relationship.
SWAP'ra is a charitable organisation founded by a group of artists working in the opera industry. The group has come together as a team of volunteers to build a supportive community to effec…