Theatre

London theatre reviews, previews and news

Owen Teale as James, Annabel Scholey as Kate, Zoe Wanamaker as Eleanor, Samantha Bond as Nell in Passion Play. Photo by Alastair Muir

Comedy Descends Into Melodrama In Passion Play At Duke Of York’s Theatre

Zoe Wanamaker and Samatha Bond star as two halves of the same person in this slightly over-egged play

Leanne Best (Sal). Photo credit to Christian Smith

Phenomenal Solo Performance In London Premiere Of The Matchbox

A woman alone on stage completely captivates her audience.

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Train Of Events: Travels With My Aunt

Graham Greene’s picaresque Aunt Augusta brought electrically to life at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

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Zoonation’s Hit Show, Some Like It Hip Hop, Is Back

Pop, lock and jam along to this hit dance show.

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Ferrets, Fannies and Funnies With The Noise Next Door: Boys On Tour

The improv comedy troupe that turn your random suggestions into full-on, belly laugh goodness.

The Match Box by Frank McGuinness, opens at the Tricycle Theatre this week

What’s On In London Theatre 7-13 May

London’s best theatre, opera, and theatre festivals opening this week.

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Laughs, Leaves And Of Course Love, In As You Like It

The Bard’s timeless comedy on stage at the Globe, with not a word in English.

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Lairy And Late: Get Spanked At Udderbelly

Comedy for the late night tanked up crowd.

Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen) and Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat) in Ghost The Musical, photo Joan Marcus

Technology Draws Gasps At Ghost The Musical

Knocks socks off original 90s classic with digital wizardry and visual effects.

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London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 5-11 May

Nina Conti, Cardinal Burns, Mae Martin and more laughs this week.

The cast of Merrily We Roll Along at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Photo © Tristram Kenton

Genius In Reverse: Merrily We Roll Along At Harold Pinter Theatre

Sondheim’s one-time flop is revived with stunning clarity and class by a wonderful cast.