Amy and Tom Milne review The Snow Queen at Theatre N16 Getting festive at Theatre N16, The Snow Queen is a delightful new take on Hans Christian Anderson. Adapted and directed by Tatty Hennessy with co-direction by Scott Ellis, whether you’re a Frozen fan or not, it is sure to […]
Charlotte Pegram reviews Luv at Park Theatre The push and pull of love. You give, you take, and, for the cast of Buckland Theatre Company’s production, you’re never quite sure whether you’re in love at all. A three-strong cast blast their way through this light-hearted comedy. Set in […]
Harriet Bignell reviews A Christmas Carol at the Arts Theatre Upstairs The concept of this play is bold and its potential success hinges upon two important factors: Firstly, the ability of the two leading actors playing Scrooge and Marley to convincingly maintain their characters whilst engaging and interacting […]
Simon Ward reviews Potted Panto at the Garrick Theatre A gleeful romp through some of panto’s greatest hits, a show which manages to have its cake and eat it too, by revelling in the deconstruction of the pantomime genre while at the same time delivering all its elements. […]
Here are our top recommendations for this year’s Christmas shows. From traditional theatre to alternative Christmas comedy there’s something for everybody. Family Christmas Potted Panto at The Garrick Theatre CBBC presenters Dan and Jeff bring yet another spectacularly silly potted production to the West End’s Garrick Theatre, for […]
Charlotte Pegram reviews Thebes Land at the Arcola Theatre The stage is filled with a large cage that functions as a prison and a basketball court. As the audience files in the prisoner inside the cage sits with his head in his hands; he does not seem comfortable […]
Mark Hil reviews Boys at The Lost Theatre Boys tells the story of a group of millennials struggling to come to terms with their place in the world; complex relationships, uncertain futures (or lack thereof) and ultimately the suicide of a friend. The play revolves around main character, […]
Top Christmas Theatre: Recommendation #1 Theatre at Christmas doesn’t have to mean pantomime. Here’s the first of our recommendations for shows that will rouse some festive cheer. 1. Luv at Park Theatre, Finsbury Park LUV is a 1960s riotous celebration of the absurd lengths we go to when struck […]
Maddy Price reviews Akram Khan’s Giselle at Sadler’s Wells Choreographer Akram Khan brings Giselle back from the dead in this new full-length work for English National Ballet. In this 21st century reimagining of the classic, the centuries old ballet is given new life with vibrant choreography from Akram […]
Short but not so sweet, The Mirror Never Lies is a musical about the power of beauty and the pangs of desire, but sadly fails to fully capture the swinging sixties of London. Based on the novel The Sweet Dove Died by Barbra Pym, it follows the tale […]
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