Theatre

London theatre reviews, previews and news

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Win Tickets To See The Silence Of The Sea

An exquisitely constructed human drama from Donmar at the Trafalgar Studios (sponsored post).

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Ballet Review: Onegin @ Royal Opera House

Could a better line-up of dancers be found for this ballet, based on Tchaikovsky’s music?

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Theatre Review: One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show @ Tricycle Theatre

A high-society 1970s Philadelphia family is confronted with lower class problems.

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London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 20-26 January

Alexei Sayle, Chat Show Roulette and the last ever Delete the Banjax show.

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Win Tickets To The Captain of Köpenick At The National Theatre

Anthony Sher stars in this savagely funny comedy (sponsored post).

Christian Rowe ©Richard Davenport 2012, Unicorn Theatre, London UK

Theatre Review: Monkey Bars @ The Unicorn Theatre

What happens when childrens’ words come out of adults mouths? Such a clever concept it’s a wonder we’ve not seen it before. Funny, a little bit clumsy.

American Justice at the Arts Theatre

What’s On In London Theatre: 15-21 January

Our pick of London’s best theatre, comedy and puppetry on offer this week.

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Preview: The Will Gompertz Fringe @ The ICA

The BBC’s art critic goes all Hootenanny.

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Theatre Review: The Silence of the Sea @ Trafalgar Studios

An rare example of silence playing a key role in a play.

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London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 13-19 January

Two packed charity gigs at the Bloomsbury and the rest of our comedy picks this week.

Jamie Birkett as Martha

Theatre Review: Cross Purpose @ King’s Head Theatre

We do not recommend this B&B, you’re likely to die. The play however is worth a visit – an absurdist classic.