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How The Other Half Loves & Death Note Reviews!

Kevin, August 13th, 2026

Two very different shows currently have London critics talking! At the Old Vic, Alan Ayckbourn's How the Other Half Loves brings three couples, two homes and an ever-growing colle...

Kevin, August 13th, 2026

Two very different shows currently have London critics talking! At the Old Vic, Alan Ayckbourn's How the Other Half Loves brings three couples, two homes and an ever-growing colle...

The Silence of the Lambs Review Roundup

Kevin, August 12th, 2026

PlaysClassic ShowsDramas

Written by award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster, the iconic psychological thriller has made its way from the page and screen to the stage for its world premiere, bringing Thomas Harris's chilling story acr...

Kevin, August 12th, 2026

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Reviews for Cats at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Kitty, August 7th, 2026

One of the more divisive musicals from Lloyd Webber's 80s output, Cats is based on the poems of T.S. Elliot and (sort of) tells the story of a group of Cats meeting up for a Jellicle Ball, where they sing, dance and recount tales of......

Kitty, August 7th, 2026

Now You See Me Live Review Roundup

Kevin, August 4th, 2026

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Now you see it, now you don't... but one thing's for certain: this show will make even the most cynical amongst us believe in the impossible! Fans of the hit franchise starring Jesse Eisenberg are in for a treat as Now You See Me Live hits...

Kevin, August 4th, 2026

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The Reviews For Tao of Glass Are In!

Kevin, August 3rd, 2026

PlaysClassicalPerformance Art

Inspired by a dream and shaped by reflections on life, loss and Taoist philosophy, the show sees McDermott sharing personal stories alongside ten new pieces of music by Glass, brought to life by a company of musicians and puppeteers. Here's...

Kevin, August 3rd, 2026

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Must-Read Reviews From Around The World

Daniel, July 28th, 2026

From New York to London and across the US, the past month has seen a bunch of exciting new productions and theatre hits take to the stage. But what did the critics make of them? We've rounded up some of the latest reviews from thea...

Daniel, July 28th, 2026

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Review Roundup: The Jonathan Larson Project

Daniel, July 23rd, 2026

The Jonathan Larson Project made its highly anticipated London debut last week, following a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run. Playing in London's Southwark Playhouse, The Jonathan Larson Project brings to life a treasure trove......

Daniel, July 23rd, 2026

Trainspotting The Musical: A Hit or a Bad Trip?

Kevin, July 23rd, 2026

The list goes on. Still, this revival didn't quite get the critics high. It's a fascinating phenomenon in theatre when a major new musical becomes one of the season's most talked-about shows for all the wrong reasons. But as the saying goes...

Kevin, July 23rd, 2026

The Reviews Are In For Here Comes J. Edgar!

Kevin, July 20th, 2026

Written by comedy legends Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, This Is Spinal Tap) and Tom Leopold (Seinfeld, Cheers), with a dazzling score by Peter Matz, Here Comes J. Edgar! transforms the life of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover into a riotous Broa...

Kevin, July 20th, 2026

What Did Critics Think Of The Oresteia?

Kevin, July 16th, 2026

The reviews are in for The Oresteia, Simon Stone's bold new interpretation of Aeschylus's ancient Greek tragedy at the Bridge Theatre. Known for his contemporary reworkings of classic texts, Stone brings a modern lens to Aeschylus's trilog...

Kevin, July 16th, 2026

So Very! The Reviews For Heathers Are In!

Kevin, July 15th, 2026

The original high school mean girls are back. After becoming a cult musical phenomenon with hit productions in Los Angeles, London, New York and Melbourne, Heathers The Musical has returned to the capital for a strictly limited 52-performan...

Kevin, July 15th, 2026

The Reviews For Jesus Christ Superstar Are In!

Kevin, July 8th, 2026

The angels are singing and the guitars are rip-roaring as Jesus Christ Superstar makes a heavenly return to London. Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's award-winning production has landed at the Palladium, bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim...

Kevin, July 8th, 2026

The Reviews For Cyrano de Bergerac Are In!

Scarlet, July 2nd, 2026

Edmond Rostand's tale of love, identity and sacrifice returned to the West End in a new production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Following its acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Cyrano de Bergerac arrived at the Noel Coward Theatre...

Scarlet, July 2nd, 2026

The Reviews For Pride Are In!

Kevin, June 26th, 2026

Following the true story of LGBTQ+ activists who travel to a Welsh mining village in 1984 to support striking miners, building an unlikely yet powerful alliance rooted in shared struggle, Stephen Beresford's stage adaptation of Pride, direc...

Kevin, June 26th, 2026

The Truth Review Roundup

Kevin, June 26th, 2026

The Apollo Theatre welcomes the return of Oscar-winning writer Florian Zeller's Olivier-nominated comedy hit, a limited 14-week season of one of his most acclaimed works. With an all-star cast, led by Tony Award-nominated Stephen Mangan, al...

Kevin, June 26th, 2026

The Reviews For Sinatra The Musical Are In!

Kevin, June 25th, 2026

Following its acclaimed premiere in Birmingham, Sinatra The Musical arrives in London's West End, charting the rise of "Ol' Blue Eyes" from a young singer from Hoboken to one of the most celebrated entertainers of all time, through a soundt...

Kevin, June 25th, 2026