Tagged in LONDON THEATRE
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

Straight Line Crazy: A Loud Affair Where Comedy Falls Flat

The hotly-anticipated Straight Line Crazy is somewhat prosaic.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By BelindaL

Murder Most Charming: Corpse! At Park Theatre

A twisty and clever black comedy.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

40 Years On, Not Quite Jerusalem Shows Not Much Changes In England

Anniversary revival at Finborough Theatre.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

Musical Review: Prince Of Egypt At Dominion Theatre

Fantastic choreography, but an uneven script and haphazard direction.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Alannah Dorli Jones

Frantic Assembly Still Moves With The Times In I Think We Are Alone

A counter-intuitive creative pairing that really works.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

A Tip Top Hip Hop Pop Rock Dance Spectacular: Message In A Bottle At Peacock Theatre

Sting's back catalogue is used to great effect.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

Theatre Review: The Incident Room At New Diorama Theatre

A grim retelling of the botched police investigation into the Yorkshire Ripper.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Be More Chill Is A Quirky Take On The High School Musical Genre

An enthusiastic cast and infectious music make for a fun production.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Hari Mountford

Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt Is A Moving Exploration Of Memory And Family 

Leopoldstadt reminds us there are some things that should never be forgotten.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Jonathan Marshall

The Visit At National Theatre: A Drawn-Out Acting Masterclass From Lesley Manville

Too much of a good thing.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Beware The Owl, The Aunt And The Hatter: Far Away At Donmar Warehouse

A brief encounter about fear and paranoia. But it makes its mark.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Jonathan Marshall

Theatre Review: Nora: A Doll's House At Young Vic

Stef Smith takes the heart of Ibsen’s once provocative play and gives it a jump-start.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

Endgame At The Old Vic Is A Bright And Polished Production

If you’re prepared to let it in, Endgame will work its unforgettable magic.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Alannah Dorli Jones

Round And Round The Garden: Albion Digs Up The Brexit Debate At Almeida Theatre

Whether or not this soil is still fertile or better left fallow is another matter.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Kunene And The King Explores Legacy Of Apartheid

A bit too cosy, with a sentimental ending.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

Where’s The Soul In Faustus: That Damned Woman?

This reimagining of the classic story is a bit flavourless.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Mike Clarke

Theatre Review: Uncle Vanya At Harold Pinter Theatre

Conor McPherson’s reworking nicely millennial-ises Chekhov's original.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

Of Medicine And Women: The Welkin At National Theatre

Noble intent, laborious delivery.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Hari Mountford

There's A Reason Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Still

New cast, same feel-good vibes.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

Wrong Is The Magic Word: Magic Goes Wrong At Vaudeville Theatre

The Wrong Brothers get it right again.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Witty And Fresh: Scenes With Girls At Royal Court Theatre

A look at gender politics that’s utterly now.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Scrounger Wheels Disability Discrimination Into The Spotlight At Finborough Theatre

A sharp and incisive piece on how discrimination affects disabled people.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Frozen Relationships Thaw In Christmas Drama Snowflake

An entertaining, heartwarming show.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Will Tizard

Who Needs A Manger When A Neurotic Reindeer Will Do? The Nativity Panto At King's Head Theatre

Fresh, snappy and snarky, this holiday Vaudeville warms the cockles

 ★★★★☆