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

The title of this winner of Theatre 503’s 2023 International Playwriting Award by Roxy Cook may seem like the set-up to a joke, but the narrative that unspools is instead an affectionate, gently barbed and at base quite sobering portrait of three ordinary souls (and one restless feline) adrift in modern Moscow. There is much … More A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BANK – REVIEW – THEATRE503

Drawing heavily from the classic canon of the British supernatural, High Tide’s trio of contemporary Gothic narratives uses traditional storytelling formats to address contemporary themes. Directed by Elayce Ismail, reverent musical interludes accompany tales of apparitions and nighttime conjurings that speak of women from the East of England. Unfortunately, the effect is less chilling and … More GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT – REVIEW – SAM WANAMAKER PLAYHOUSE

Drum roll please…(Cue a literal drum rolling across the stage.) The Lyric pantomime is one of traditions with the return of many well-loved jokes and skits. Costumes and sets are all made at the Lyric itself by Good Teeth, with set pieces being reused year on year. This year Cinderella gets the Hammersmith makeover, with … More CINDERELLA – REVIEW – LYRIC HAMMERSMITH

The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol is in its 7th year, with a host of famous faces having stepped into the infamous role of Ebenezer Scrooge, this year it’s Christopher Eccleston. The script, adapted by Jack Thorne, is an exciting, dramatic staging of the classic. Some may ask why a play written 180 years ago … More A CHRISTMAS CAROL – REVIEW – THE OLD VIC

Wishmas is a 60-minute walkthrough immersive experience consisting of 6 magical rooms filled with colourful characters and activities. As you help save wishes alongside the Wishkeepers, reindeer, and the big man himself, to ensure no wish is forgotten. Each room has its own theme – from a train simulator with wonderful soaring scenery video projections, … More WISHMAS: A FANTASTICAL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE – REVIEW

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a brand-new musical by Jim Barne & Kit Buchan. The production centres around Dougal (Sam Tutty), a young man who has flown to New York City for his father’s wedding, the father he has never met, and Robin (Dujonna Gift) the sister of the bride-to-be, who has … More TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – KILN THEATRE

What appears at first as two latecomers arriving, taking seats at the front row as the house lights dim is the first of many sly twists in this gently metaphysical comedy from writer/director Maggie Marie Casto. Oddly, the young couple (Bailey & Clay) appear from the side of the stage not accessible by the public, … More WEIRD PLACE – REVIEW – UNION THEATRE

Roll up lubbers and walk those unshaven sea legs to the Puppet Barge, for Fisherman Jon is in port! With a charmingly toothless grin and inexplicably filthy rod, Coral Bevan’s sweet and scurvaceous title character is here for one good reason: to catch a fish. And it’s his lucky day — for tonight there are … More FISHERMAN JON: WHAT’S ON THE END OF MY ROD? – REVIEW – THE PUPPET BARGE

FLIP! takes the audience on an exhilarating journey into the intricate world of social media, examining the ever-evolving digital world. We meet Carleen and Crystal (Leah St Luce and Jadesola Odunjo), a content-creating duo and inseparable best friends, who desire to become famous influencers!  Their latest post pushes boundaries, but on FLIP!, a new social … More FLIP! – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

Creating musical theatre around historic events has become an increasingly popular thing to do within the last few years, following on from the international successes of Hamilton and Six. However, it doesn’t always work, and unfortunately, that is the case with Treason the Musical. Treason began its life as a 5 track EP in 2020, … More TREASON THE MUSICAL – REVIEW – ALEXANDRA PALACE

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

Creating musical theatre around historic events has become an increasingly popular thing to do within the last few years, following on from the international successes of Hamilton and Six. However, it doesn’t always work, and unfortunately, that is the case with Treason the Musical. Treason began its life as a 5 track EP in 2020, … More TREASON THE MUSICAL – REVIEW – ALEXANDRA PALACE

When Annie first hit Broadway in 1977, it won a Tony award for Best Musical as well as Best Actress for Dorothy Loudon as Miss Hannigan and has been a staple of the musical theatre canon ever since. Yet perhaps more famous than Loudon is the original young prodigy, Andrea Macardle, whose enormous belt has … More ANNIE – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

Eloina’s High Steaks is a raw and honest show about the shame some feel about their labia. With the majority of labiaplasties being performed for purely cosmetic reasons in the present day, our schools failing to teach us about the uniqueness of everyone’s vagina, and the media only showing edited or surgically altered versions of … More HIGH STEAKS – REVIEW – JACKSON’S LANE ARTS CENTRE

A solid family favourite since the movie premiered in 2001, the musical adaptation soon followed, premiering on Broadway in 2008. Currently on a tour of the UK, stopping off in Wimbledon this week, whilst this production of Shrek The Musical may transport the younger members of the audience to a land Far Far Away, there’s … More SHREK THE MUSICAL – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

Malevo, created by director, choreographer, and dancer, Matías Jaime, is an all-male dance troupe that has appeared on America’s Got Talent and Cirque du Soleil, and has residency in Disneyland Japan.  Malevo performs its take on the Argentine Malambo, a traditional dance handed down from older Argentinian Gauchos (South American Cowboys). The 90 minute programme … More MALEVO – REVIEW – PEACOCK THEATRE

South African dance company Via Katlehong made their Sadler’s Wells debut in incredible fashion with Via Injabulo. In collaboration with Dance Umbrella, Via Katlehong partnered with two choreographers to create a two-part show that is powerful, thought-provoking, and awe-inspiring. Via Katlehong Dance Company was formed in 1992 by young street dancers living in the South African Township of Katlehong. The company … More VIA INJABULO – REVIEW – SADLER’S WELLS THEATRE

A stunningly lavish production, the English National Ballet brings Cinderella in-the-round to the Royal Albert Hall. The scenery relied heavily on projections (designed by Daniel Brodie), but these were so beautifully done, transforming the space into gardens, palaces, ballrooms, kitchens and magical worlds with such precision and wonder. Drapes fall from the ceiling and are scooped into … More CINDERELLA IN THE ROUND – REVIEW – ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Storytelling at its finest; Northern Ballet’s version of The Great Gatsby is inspired. A true ensemble piece with strong storytelling and characterisation, there are no background characters here, with each personality shining through in solos to duets and group scenes.  The story is familiar to many, taken from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s modern classic The Great … More THE GREAT GATSBY – REVIEW – SADLERS WELLS

Nederlands Dans Theater’s NDT 1 programme consists of 3 pieces: La Ruta, Gods and Dogs, and Figures in Extinction [1.0]. Gabriela Carrizo’s La Ruta  I don’t even know where to begin! A road with a bus stop visited by a range of dream-like characters, each more gruesome and bizarre, “bleeding through the cracks of a … More NDT 1 – REVIEW – SADLERS WELLS

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

Never have I had a more desperate demand to give a five star review. Accidentally outing myself as there to ‘report’ on the show, emotional wreck and Estonian witch healer clown Julia Masli began tearing off her clothes in a bid to secure that sweet accolade of success. It was hilarious, intense and somehow convincing … More LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL OPENING CABARET – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

Touring since 2002, Giffords Circus stands as one of the most unique cultural events in the UK. The circus returns this summer, ready for audiences to immerse themselves in two hours of chaotic fun, extraordinary talent, and pure joy! Located at the stunning Chiswick House, the gardens have been decorated with large white tents and … More LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS – REVIEW – GIFFORDS CIRCUS

Christina Bianco invites you to be in the presence of greatness – including the likes of Barbara Streisand, Idina Menzel, and Judy Garland – for her entertaining one-woman show. When I saw Bianco was performing in London, my 9-year-old self (who watched her rendition of ‘Let it Go’ over and over) was thrilled. I had … More CHRISTINA BIANCO – IN DIVINE COMPANY – REVIEW – MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY

While comedy hotspots like the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, King’s Head Theatre and Soho Theatre have long been serving top-tier comedy for the LGBTQ+ crowd, there has until now not existed a venue dedicated solely and explicitly to queer standup and comedy acts. Now, after several years of planning and heated anticipation, the neatly named Queer … More THE QUEER COMEDY CLUB OPENING NIGHT – REVIEW

Wishmas is a 60-minute walkthrough immersive experience consisting of 6 magical rooms filled with colourful characters and activities. As you help save wishes alongside the Wishkeepers, reindeer, and the big man himself, to ensure no wish is forgotten. Each room has its own theme – from a train simulator with wonderful soaring scenery video projections, … More WISHMAS: A FANTASTICAL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE – REVIEW

There are few dinner theatre options in London – nowadays, in fact, the only options which spring to mind are the Faulty Towers dining experience, Proud Cabaret, and the table seat and dining option at the Kit Kat Club. Well, Funicular Productions are changing that with their new production The Murdér Express Part Deux Jewel … More THE MURDÉR EXPRESS PART DEUX JEWEL OF THE EMPIRE – REVIEW

From Immersive Everywhere, the production company that brought the hugely-successful Great Gatsby and Doctor Who immersive productions to London, comes Handel’s Messiah: The Live Experience. This symphony has more than just musicians and vocalists: it adds dancers, spoken-word poetry, and visual concepts to the concert. The program has an introduction written by conductor Gregory Batlseer … More REVIEW – HANDEL’S MESSIAH: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE – THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE

There’s aren’t many bands as successful as ABBA, and especially not 40 years on from when they were topping the charts. With three shows running in London right now, Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia! The Party and Abba Voyage, it begs the question was ABBA’s heyday during the 70s or is it right now? Mamma Mia! … More REVIEW – MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY – O2 ARENA

This is the closest thing you’ll get to time travel. There are more and more immersive experiences popping up in London, and I am here for it. The Gunpowder Plot, put on by Layered Reality in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, combines living history – i.e. the setting being the Tower of London – with … More REVIEW – THE GUNPOWDER PLOT – TOWER OF LONDON

A play that leaves you questioning humanity’s rapidly unwavering trust in technology; Highrise is edgy, thought-provoking, and at times incredibly unsettling. This production stars writer and director Jacob Kay as Pepperjack, alongside producer and designer Helen Baird as Cassandra. The play follows Pepperjack, the charming, hardworking, however very much isolated maintenance worker, who works in a specific … More HIGHRISE – REVIEW – THE SPACE LONDON

All Aboard! At Termination Station, a show designed to de-stigmatizing the conversation around abortion and dedicated to women, is one of the most memorable things I saw at fringe, and definitely the most important. As I sat in anticipation in Bunker One, I listened to the news being played over about the Roe v. Wade … More ALL ABOARD! AT TERMINATION STATION – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE

I literally have it in my Twitter bio that I like spreadsheets, so a comedy show about spreadsheets felt like compulsory viewing for me. Unfortunately/fortunately, this show isn’t entirely about spreadsheets, but Steph Aritone’s attempts to showcase aspects of her life through the medium of Excel-generated graph is nevertheless entertaining. The show has a great concept that … More STEPH ARITONE: EXCELF-ESTEEM – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE

Friends At The Poolyard bring two new shows to The Pleasance this year, performing Teacher’s Pet and Hot As Hell on alternating nights. Teacher’s Pet is a satirical musical that tells the story of Jane, a high school senior, and her unrequited crush on her teacher. The audience enters as the cast is warming up vocally and stretching on stage, which … More TEACHER’S PET – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE

I wasn’t a massive fan of poetry in school. However, I always enjoy seeing interesting adaptations of classic literature or poetry, mostly to see how modern artists are choosing to interpret them for the stage. It’s safe to say that the creatives behind Bolts of Melody have interpreted the poems of Emily Dickinson in a … More BOLTS OF MELODY – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE