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Review: The Tempest
Orlando Gough’s music stamps this production, and makes the pulleys of reinvention sing despite themselves. For that and the sweep of decolonised languages, a must-see.
Review: The Playboy of the Western World
An impossible balance, but having seen Playboy at farce-speed, it’s good to weigh in with a loquacious backbeat of despair. Wholly absorbing.
Review: Beauty and the Beast New Wolsey, Ipswich
Possibly the best pantomime now playing, it proves Stone is currently the queen of writing and scoring pantos.
Review: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
This is a virtuoso production like no other you’ll see in one twice as big with a stage twenty times as huge.
Review: Alice in Wonderland
This 23-strong cast triumph in this cavalcade of Carroll. A must-see and pretty outstanding.
Review: Little Miss Christmas
Little Miss Christmas can develop and this show doesn't outstay it's welcome. And "All I Want for Christmas" is hugely popular with everyone who sings it.
Review: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson
Don’t expect Sherlock, and you could be entertained by Ms Holmes. And emphatically Ms Watson.
Review: Cockfosters
Fizzing, witty uber-London without Uber and smart without telling us it is. Blissfully recommended.
Review: Here & Now
With young talent like this, no-one need worry just yet about British musical theatre. And that is the best reason to see this silly yet warm-hearted pre-Christmas cracker.
Review: David Copperfield
An outstanding production, a seasonal offering more satisfying than most pantos.
Review: Kindling
Sarah Rickman and Ciara Pouncett have assembled a superb team. They need to revisit the script once or twice more and they’ll have a winner.
Review: Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl
For Isabel Renner’s witty one-liners, production values and above all her own performance, this show ends up highly recommended.
Review: Women Only, Albert’s Bridge
Albert’s Bridge is a Stoppard rarity you’re unlikely to see again. And Women Only seems swiftly established as a tiny, semi-precious comic gem.
Review: The Lightning Thief
There’s talents you’ll want to see and hear. And a stunning set whose production values spring surprises for the audience too. Highly recommended.
Review: Who Do They Think They Are?
A finely-written show, with tensions wrought individually to a satisfying whole.
Review: A. A. Milne The Truth About Blayds
A classic revival of a minor classic. Pacily directed and with a consummate cast, this production couldn’t be bettered
Review: Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics
An Excel-ent romp through spreadsheets, maths and a genuinely emotional secret third thing.
Review: Natasha Cottriall (God Save My) Northern Soul
Time will deepen the shadows and writer/actor Natasha Cottriall shows this in the very last moment
Review: Natasha Cotriall (God Save My) Northern Soul
Time will deepen the shadows and writer/actor Natasha Cotriall shows this in the very last moment.
Review: Dear Adult
Beautifully impactful family-friendly theatre that melts even the heart of a cynic
Review: …Earnest
In a field dominated by heavy topics, …Earnest provides an hour of escape, joy, and laughter.
Review: Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics
A smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving hour where spreadsheets become both comedy and revelation.
Review: PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement
A fearless, funny, and refreshingly open solo show that turns pelvic floor taboos into comedy, music, and self-acceptance.
Review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
From the moment the large on-stage recliner turns to the audience, the vacuous Udderbelly theatre is full of laughter and joyful energy.
Review: The Drop of a Hat
An exceptional piece of Boy’s own drama that crinkles your stiff upper lip into wide grins.
Review: King
A high-octane solo show about a Singaporean woman discovering freedom and masculinity through her drag king alter ego.
Review: Sense & Sensibility
Austen fans can feel they’re delivered the story’s heft, if not all its socially pinched circumstance. It’s a small gem.
Review: Gimme A Sign!
A Highly Energetic, Humorous But Sensitive Combination of Comedy and Storytelling
Review: Twelfth Night
The most exuberant Shakespeare out there, and a summer last-blast to make Malvolio weep.
Review: Michael Elsener: How to Live in Paradise
Swiss satire meets soulful storytelling in a sharp, multilingual journey through politics, identity, and paradise lost.
Review: Lily Blumkin: Nice Try
A lively rummage through childhood memories and the colourful characters they inspire
Review: The Wild Washerwomen, Brighton Open Air Theatre
Ella Turk-Thompson has scored something special here.
Review: Josh Elton: Away With The Fairies
A cracking debut and well-rounded hour, brimming with charm, wit and personality.
Review: The John Smith Show
An excellent show performed by a veteran of deaf stand-up comedy looking back at his adventurous career
Review: 15:10 To Yuma
An engaging personable show about growing up in the hottest place in the United States - Smith's got great stories
Review: Adrian Lukis Being Mr Wickham
There’s nothing more charming or endearing in the West End this summer.
Review: Arthur Hull’s FLOP: The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals Ever Written
Arthur Hull is the real deal. Not a flop
Review: Henry Churniavsky… Life Lessons from a Jewish Grandfather (Zaida)
A warm, funny, and delightfully unfiltered hour from a seasoned Fringe comic.
Review: John Gibson: The Likes of Me
A blend of humour and heart in a thoughtful tale of class, identity, and the long journey to the Fringe.
Review: Steffan Alun: Stand Up
An excellent hour: smart, heartfelt and genuinely funny. It’s not just comedy, but a joyful act of solidarity.
Review: ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States
Perhaps satire has evolved — perhaps now, it’s a warning.
Review: Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy
When comedians and dice collide, absolutely anything can happen.
Review: Monsterrrr! With Trygve Wakenshaw
Fabulous physical comedy with a loveable Monster at the helm
Review: Slomosexual
Disarmingly frank and hilarious life story of Singapore’s self-proclaimed biggest lesbian.
Review: Sorry: A Canadian’s Apology for America
A polished, multi-layered solo show that blends sharp political insight with theatrical flair and quick-witted crowd work.
Review: Dear Annie, I Hate You
Fantastic performances and quality script in this riveting true life tale
Review: Married Without Children
Quick wit, strong rapport with audiences and sharp improv from a very funny duo.
Review: Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak
this seasoned comedy anthropologist works her magic once more with her quirky story of ordinary people taking an extraordinary stand
Review: Twonkey’s Zip Wire to Zanzibar
Joyous, pointless silliness as Twonkey takes us on a rollercoaster down the rabbit hole
Review: Jena Friedman: Motherf*cker
Seeing this show once is not enough. Although you will catch all of the jokes, you will want to hear them again – and again. Every line hits. Friedman is so intuitive, such a great observer of human behaviour and insightful analyst of the political landscape that you want to not only remember her stories but the way in which she imparts them.
Review: A Cause For Laughter
Go see this slick, funny, lively show, get new ideas for stand up shows to see you’d like to see next, and support the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies while you do it
