On Stage
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Theatre Review: Equus At Trafalgar Studios

A hypnotic feat of muscular contortion.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Hannah Foulds

The Illusionists At Shaftesbury Theatre: Middle-Of-The-Road Magic

As much personality as an insurance brokers’ annual conference.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

David Hare’s Radical Take On Ibsen’s Peer Gynt Satirises Contemporary Culture

This freewheeling take on the original drags it into the 21st century.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Holli-Mae Johnson

Sheridan Smith Steals The Spotlight In Joseph The Musical Revival

Even that technicolor coat struggles to shift attention from Sheridan Smith.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Alannah Dorli Jones

Jellyfish At The National Theatre Will Sting You Right In The Heart

Quite simply, a joy.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Captain Corelli's Mandolin Fails To Pluck The Heartstrings At Harold Pinter Theatre

1990s romance novel comes to the stage.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By James FitzGerald

Seven Methods Of Killing Kylie Jenner Is Pointed Social Media Satire

Rammed with LOLs.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Dark Sublime Dives Into A Cheesy Time Warp

Bewildering fun.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

The End Of History Is An Anthem For Tony Blair's Legacy

A look back in unfocused anger.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

David Greig’s Prophetic Play Europe Portrays A Divided Continent

20 short scenes create a disturbing portrait of European unity under threat.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Present Laughter At The Old Vic: Andrew Scott Sparkles As An Overstretched Diva

Director Matthew Warchus adds his own twist.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Alannah Dorli Jones

The Hunt Is Nordic Noir That's Unafraid To Make You Uncomfortable

Tackling difficult questions.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Franco Milazzo

Cirque Du Soleil's Toruk Dazzles As Much As It Dismays

Avatar-themed show is a half-baked effort.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By BelindaL

It Was Not To Be - Open Air Hamlet In Covent Garden

Better in prospect than practice.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Alannah Dorli Jones

Review: Citysong At Soho Theatre

Dylan Coburn Gray’s writing is fluid as the Liffey.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Chekhov's Three Sisters Performed With Russian Passion

A Russian classic in Russian.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By James FitzGerald

West End Weinstein: Bitter Wheat At Garrick Theatre

Manipulative movie moguls in the spotlight.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Pretentious Music Detracts From Lush Production Of The Light In The Piazza

Some incredible vocal performances here.

 ★★★☆☆
Comedy
By Sam Russell

Review: SNL Writer's London Debut Is Cool But Scattershot

From Trump to Blackfish to alien abductions.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Laura Reynolds

There's Still A Chance To Get Tickets For Fleabag In The West End

Sad you didn't get tickets? It'll pass.
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

Sweat Works Hard For Its Ill-Treated Grafters At Gielgud Theatre

Thinly-spread drama leaves us a little dry.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Alannah Dorli Jones

A Most Rare Vision: Nick Hytner’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream At Bridge Theatre

Shakespeare collides with Cirque de Soleil and a Pride parade in a melee of sequin-spangled silliness.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Theatre Review: While the Sun Shines At Orange Tree Theatre

A surprisingly risqué approach to sexual liaisons.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Three's Company: Afterglow At Southwark Playhouse

A notch above other fringe gay dramas shown in London recently.

 ★★★☆☆