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: 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: 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.
Review: Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London
The hip-hop-meets-musical-theatre megahit that deserves every bit of hype it gets.
Review: Billy Elliot at Curve, Leicester
This regional revival of the musical based on the hit film is dancing all the right steps.
Review: Six UK Tour at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham
A fabulously fun and feminist musical take on the famous Tudor queens, girl power, and how history gets written.
Review: Waitress UK Tour at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Strong performances and catchy tunes can’t salvage this musical from its troubling and sexist undertones.
Review: Operation Mincemeat at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
“God that’s brilliant!” A fierce and fantastically funny show that brings a new twist to an incredible true story.
Review: Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre, London
This beautiful and vital show reminds us that there is so much goodness in the world in even the darkest times.