Review: The Kite Runner National Tour at Nottingham Playhouse
This adaptation of the bestselling novel is moving, but fails to live up to the full potential of its source material.
Review: Glory Ride at the Charing Cross Theatre, London
This new musical about a heroic cyclist who saved 800 lives is moving but needs some reworking to fully reach its glorious potential.
Review: Reprise - A Night of Musical Theatre at Curve, Leicester
Three of Curve’s leading ladies treat us to an evening of musical theatre greats in this intimate studio concert.
Review: Fisherman’s Friends UK Tour at Curve, Leicester
With singing fishermen and a sweet romance at its heart, this musical adaptation of the hit film (based on a true story) is sure to reel you in.
Review: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, London
This startling reimagining of Kander and Ebb’s iconic musical is daring, dark, and utterly thrilling.
Review: Sylvia at the Old Vic Theatre, London
Comparisons to Hamilton are inevitable, but this hip-hop musical about the lesser-known daughter of the suffragette movement’s most influential family has plenty of its own to say.
Review: My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
Rob Madge’s gorgeous one-person show is a love letter to queerness, self-expression, and the power of a supportive family.
Review: Mandela the Musical at the Young Vic Theatre, London
Strong leading performances cannot entirely conceal issues with the writing in this new musical about the world-changing South African politician and activist.
Review: Standing at the Sky’s Edge at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
This exciting new musical brings a slice of Sheffield history to life in a heartfelt theatrical tribute.
Review: The Choir of Man at the Arts Theatre, London
This not-quite-musical, not-quite-concert is both heartfelt and toe-tappingly entertaining
Review: Potted Panto at the Apollo Theatre, London
A race through 7 beloved pantomimes in 70 minutes is a little hit-and-miss but still tremendously fun
Review: Best of Enemies at the Noël Coward Theatre, London
This captivating political drama is elevated by stellar performances from its leads and a creative set design.
Review: Paradise Now at the Bush Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush
This smart satire of #girlboss MLM culture is enjoyable despite being half an hour too long.
Review: Life of Pi at the Wyndham’s Theatre, London
Its fierce feline lead steals the show in this beautiful stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, a visual feast for the senses.
Review: Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Read all about it! Broadway smash-hit Newsies is a dance spectacular with an ultra-relevant message at its heart.
Film Review: Matilda the Musical
This film adaptation of Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly’s smash-hit musical about a child genuis is a playful, theatrical delight.
Review: & Juliet at the Shaftsbury Theatre, London
This playful, poppy jukebox musical is fun but fails to live up to its hype.
Review: 2:22 - A Ghost Story at the Criterion Theatre, London
There are spooks and scares aplenty in this gripping and twisty supernatural thriller.
Review: But I’m a Cheerleader at the Turbine Theatre, Battersea
This charming musical adaptation gives the late 90s queer classic a new lease of life.
Review: Sweeney Todd (CAODS) at the New Theatre Royal, Lincoln
Black comedy meets revenge tragedy in this high quality amateur production of Sondheim’s bloodiest musical.