Theatre

London theatre reviews, previews and news

Elizabeth Bower

Comedy Review: Onions And Dragons / 15% Of The Seagull / Deadpan Alley @ Camden Fringe

Brilliant character comedy and laid-back stand up.

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Experience “Etudes: Amsterdam” @ Battersea Arts Centre

An extraordinary, intimate, musical-theatrical performance (sponsored post).

MakingFAces

Comedy Review: Making Faces @ Camden Fringe

In which our correspondent finds writing a review of a funny show difficult.

nathancatonfeat

Review: Nathan Caton / David Morgan / Staffroom @ Camden Fringe

Two stand ups make us laugh then a play sends us back to school.

mattandronny

Comedy Preview: Ronnie Chieng & Matt Okine @ Soho Theatre

Up and coming Aussie comedians showcase in Soho (sponsored post).

Soul Sister

What’s On In London Theatre 21-27 August

This week’s theatrical openings and reminders about those shows that are leaving London in the next seven days.

Carousel performed by Opera North at The Grand Theatre, Leeds

Review: Carousel @ Barbican Theatre

Show-stopping songs combine with winning performances in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

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London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 19-25 August

Not all comedians have gone to Edinburgh: try Robin Ince, Nathan Caton or Frankie Boyle.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Julius Caesar

Theatre Review: Julius Caesar @ The Noel Coward Theatre

Shakespeare’s political thriller pulses with vibrant freshness in this African setting from the RSC.

Pop up Shakespeare, Borough market,

What You Will: Pop-Up Shakespeare Coming To London

Shakespearean characters to pop-up in cultural hotspots during Paralympic Games.

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Fringe Benefits: Orange Tree Theatre

Our tour of London’s small theatres takes us to Richmond.