On Stage
By Hazel

Theatre Review: Whose Blood @ The Old Operating Theatre

Londonist reviews Whose Blood at The Old Operating Theatre, where bodies were in much demand in 1832, for many different reasons...
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: Change @ Arcola Theatre

A series of verbatim stories from those living in parts of the world already suffering the consequences of global warming: commendable in its intention, but lacking drama.
By Franco Milazzo

Actor Interview: Paul Copley

Renowned veteran TV and stage actor Paul Copley is back in town this week as part of Winterlong. We asked him about the world of fringe theatre.
By JenT

Musical Preview: The Sapphires @ Barbican Theatre

A heart wrenching true story of family, love and war uplifted by singalong soul train classics.
By Londonist

Arts Ahead: What's On In London 22-28 February

Our guide to this week's most interesting theatre, art, dance and opera picks. With news about Marti Pellow, Les Dennis *and* Paul Daniels
By Lindsey

Comedy Preview: Comedy Rush @ Shaftesbury Theatre

60 x 60 second acts line up to tickle your funny bone this week.

By Johnny Fox

Theatre Review: Snake in the Grass @ The Print Room

Sarah Woodward shines in rarely-performed Ayckbourn ghost story at the cute Print Room in Westbourne Grove.

By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: Our Private Life @ Royal Court, Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

A black comedy, competently acted, with successful, unconventional stylistic choices...but the story is hackneyed and the writing shallow.
By Franco Milazzo

Theatre Review: The Blue Dragon @ Barbican

The creative genius behind Cirque du Soleil's Totem is back with his latest play.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: Fatherland @ Gate Theatre

On leaving the Gate Theatre after Fatherland you’ll be left in no doubt of its conviction – it’s a play that wants to make you squirm; yet despite its gritty intentions, it also leaves you a little perplexed.
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: Penelope @ Hampstead Theatre

Both a violent, immensely comical take on the crudely competitive, bestial nature of men, and a parable about the triumph of truth and love over deceit, trickery and self-interest, Penelope is 85 minutes of your life you won’t regret.
By Hazel

Last Minute Listing: The Book Of The Dead Late @ British Museum

The Book of the Dead comes alive tonight in an evening of free events at the British Museum...
By Zoe Craig

Theatre Review: Double Falsehood at the New Players Theatre

Double Falsehood, (or, Was It Will? to give it our preferred subtitle) comes to the New Players Theatre following a successful run at the Union earlier this year.
By Franco Milazzo

Review: Clybourne Park @ Wyndham's Theatre

What do white women and tampons have in common? What is long and hard on a black man? Race drama Clybourne Park ponders these questions and more.
By Zoe Craig

Arts Ahead: What's On In London 15 – 21 February

It's a big week for the arty side of London. Tomorrow sees the opening three impressive new shows. Plus we bring you the dance, opera and theatre highlights for the next seven days.
By Hazel

Theatre Review: Side Effects @ Rich Mix

10 mg dance, 8mg theatre, 3.75 ml science: Side Effects is a performance exploring society's relationship to medicine. Can it make us feel better about what we take to feel better?
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: The Heretic @ Royal Court

Plays about climate change are all the rage right now, it seems, and if the National’s Greenland was a little dry and statistic-heavy for your taste, you’ll be pleased to find the Royal Court’s efforts a lot more passionate and character-centred.
By Zoe Craig

Theatre Review: The Children's Hour @ the Comedy Theatre

Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss make a richly talented pairing; it's a shame the play's so poor
By Johnny Fox

Theatre Review: Company @ Southwark Playhouse

Updated with iPhones and MacBooks this Sondheim revival brings some fresh perspectives.

By Zoe Craig

Arts Ahead: What's On In London 8–14 February

Flamenco, photography and fornicating animals. That's what's coming up this week on London's cultural calendar
By Zoe Craig

Love Never Dies leads Laurence Olivier Award Nominations

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom sequel receives seven nominations for the Laurence Olivier theatre awards.
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Preview: Beachy Head @ Jackson's Lane

The 2009 Edinburgh hit from award-winning theatre company, Analogue, promises to be original, exciting and visually stunning.
By Victoria Rudland

Theatre Review: The Shape of Things @ The Gallery Soho

A shocking, thought-provoking examination of the not-so-trifling subjects of art, love and morality.

By Franco Milazzo

Review: The Night Kitchen Cabaret Presents Imbolc Blues

The Night Kitchen Cabaret return to London with their fantastic new show Imbolc Blues at the Clerkenwell Theatre.