Abigail Bryant reviews FCUK’D at The Bunker, Southwark. By nature of its name, FCUK’D doesn’t scream festive cheer – and Niall Ransome’s hour-long monologue certainly approaches Christmas spirit from an alternative angle. Set in Hull, FCUK’D explores child homelessness against the bitter December cold and an unfair, seemingly […]
Harriet Bignell reviews O’ Come All Ye Divas at Charing Cross Theatre From golden oldies like Barbra Streisand and Shirley Bassey to more modern divas like Adele and Lily Allen, Christina Bianco takes them all on in her performance of festive classics. Although an American YouTube sensation, Christina Bianco doesn’t […]
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 […]
#1 Cinderella and the Beanstalk at Theatre 503 25th November – 2nd January Fast paced comedy and all-round family fun, Sleeping Trees present a glorious cocktail of your favourite pantomimes. Follow Cinderella on a perilous adventure as the scheming Rumple Stiltskin blackmails the would-be princess into retrieving the coveted […]