Peter Pan Goes Wrong first premiered in London at the Pleasance Theatre in 2013, and earlier this year the show made its Broadway debut. Now the production is back in the West End for the Christmas season. Following on from The Play That Goes Wrong, in this production, J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan is staged by … More PETER PAN GOES WRONG – REVIEW – LYRIC THEATRE
Drag sensations BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are an iconic duo with reputations which have surpassed their RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons. Jinkx and Dela are known for their holiday shows and the latest rendition is an absolute success! Jinkx and Dela poke immediate fun at all the different Christmas parodies and storylines they’ve already used in previous … More THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW – REVIEW – LONDON PALLADIUM
If you’re looking for light entertainment with a bit of royal glamour this winter, Backstairs Billy has you covered. The new comedy written by Marcelo Dos Santos paints the picture of an unusual friendship in bright aquarelles. A little too colourful, perhaps, but nice to look at, nonetheless. Billy dances on a tightrope like a circus clown, … More BACKSTAIRS BILLY – REVIEW – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
There are a huge amount of film-to-musical adaptations currently on, or coming soon, to the West End, and the latest is The Time Traveller’s Wife. The 2003 novel has been adapted into a film, a TV series, and now a musical, with music and lyrics by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart, and a book by … More THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE – REVIEW – APOLLO THEATRE
Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear succeeds in dressing a classic piece of theatre in a modern guise without losing its character. Many Lears have kept us on the edge of our seats over the years, each with their unique approach; Branagh’s take is sensitive, a slow decline into madness that threatens to break the viewer’s heart. He brings … More KING LEAR – REVIEW – WYNDHAM’S THEATRE
It feels pertinent to preface this review with the disclaimer that I am not a football fan, nor do I profess to understand the so-called ‘beautiful’ game, and grew up without a team, in a family that was at best sceptical about the sport’s relationship with toxic masculinity and nationalism. Having said all of that, … More DEAR ENGLAND – REVIEW – PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE
It is amazing how little the world knows about one of its most famous writers. There are countless books and films about the secret, everyday life of William Shakespeare. With Hamnet, the Royal Shakespeare Company tells the domestic part of the story; it is a story about love, trust, loss, and all the little aspects that … More HAMNET – REVIEW – GARRICK THEATRE
Jamie Lloyd is known for his trademark minimalistic style of direction, with bare staging which allows the performances to truly shine. Sunset Boulevard is no exception. Based on the 1950 film, Don Black and Christopher Hampton’s book follows a young writer, Joe Gillis (Tom Francis) as he tells us the story of meeting Norma Desmond … More SUNSET BOULEVARD – REVIEW – SAVOY THEATRE
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is as deep as the sea; so rich in emotions that it is easy to get swept away by the tidal waves in this stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s book. It truly is a theatrical masterpiece, I have not seen anything like it in recent years. The Ocean at … More THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE – REVIEW – NOEL COWARD THEATRE
Michael Frayn’s 1982 comedy Noises Off has had a successful lifespan of different productions over the years. This current production, directed by Lindsay Posner, was first presented at Theatre Royal Bath in September 2022. It then had a run at the Phoenix Theatre at the beginning of 2023 and has now returned to Theatre Royal … More NOISES OFF – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET
Stephen Sondheim passed away almost 2 years ago, yet his legacy will live on for generations to come. One of the most important people in 20th-century musical theatre, the composer and lyricist has created some of the most iconic productions including Company, Into the Woods, and Gypsy. Old Friends was first staged last year in … More STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS – REVIEW – GIELGUD THEATRE
Filled with surprises and twists at every turn, whatever expectations you have of Unbelievable are guaranteed to be subverted. Unbelievable is a co-production of The Mercury Theatre Colchester – where the show opened before its journey to Criterion Theatre. The show is also co-produced by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor, Michael Vine, Paul Sandler and Kenny … More UNBELIEVABLE – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE
On July 18th, 2009, 17-year-old Henry Fraser severely crushed his spinal cord in a freak accident which left him paralysed from the waist down; “I know what you’re thinking, a terrible idea for a show, right?” declares Fraser to the audience at the start of the show. It is a clever aside, but we never … More THE LITTLE BIG THINGS – REVIEW – @SOHOPLACE
Make way! There’s a new show drawing crowds in town – and for a good reason! The London Palladium was swarming with very excited fans for the sold-out European premiere of Death Note The Musical. Performed in concert format – likely to test the waters for a fully staged production – the musical based on … More DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT – REVIEW – LONDON PALLADIUM
A new comedy has made its way to the West End, written by Simon Nye, The Crown Jewels centres around the true story of an attempted heist of the Crown Jewels by Colonel Blood in 1671. With a star-studded cast, and some performers multi-roling throughout, it has the potential to be a great show – … More THE CROWN JEWELS – REVIEW – GARRICK THEATRE
The Choir of Man has steadily progressed from a fringe show to a West End favourite. Having premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017, the show is now in its second run at the Arts Theatre – and this is undoubtedly the most feel-good show on in the West End right now! Oli Townsend’s … More THE CHOIR OF MAN – REVIEW – ARTS THEATRE
With wonderful music, larger-than-life costumes, and an ensemble that just won’t quit, The Wizard of Oz is your standard West End production – designed to dazzle. The Wizard of Oz is written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams, which he adapted from the adored 1939 movie, which is based off L. Frank Baum’s well-loved … More THE WIZARD OF OZ – REVIEW – THE LONDON PALLADIUM
Crazy For You is a romantic comedy musical which premiered in 1992. The show is largely based on George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin’s 1930s musical Girl Crazy, but features music from multiple productions. The show’s plot focuses on Bobby Child the son of a wealthy banking family, who has been told by his mother to … More CRAZY FOR YOU – REVIEW – GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE
After its run at the National Theatre in 2003 (which starred David Tennant), The Pillowman returns to the more intimate Duke of York’s theatre, with an all-star cast featuring Lily Allen (playing Katurian) and Steve Pemberton (Playing Tupolski). Matthew Dunster directs the first major revival of Martin McDonagh’s Olivier award-winning black comedy which features endless … More THE PILLOWMAN – REVIEW – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
The devil is alive at the Gielgud. After a run at The National Theatre, Arthur Miller’s controversial at the time but ultimate masterpiece has transferred to the West End for a second run. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, this classic play is, unfortunately, overall unimpressive and drags for an incredibly lengthy three hours (including interval). Water … More THE CRUCIBLE – REVIEW – GIELGUD THEATRE
