On Stage
By Ruth Hargreaves

Delve Into A Decidedly Mixed Bag Of Tricks, At Impossible

A magic show of two halves.

 ★★☆☆☆
By Franco Milazzo

Strip Strip Hooray! Between The Sheets Is A Burlesque Delight

This burlesque/circus show sets the bar rather high.

 ★★★★☆
By Londonist

EastEnd Cabaret's Gin Compass Of London

North, South, East, West, fall over.
By Londonist

Whishaw Is God-Like In Less-Than Immaculate Production

Bakkhai at Almeida Theatre.

★★★☆☆

Deal Of The Day: Impossible Live On Stage

Illusions, magic, trickery and escapology.

By Lise Smith

Sylvie Guillem's Swan Song Sombre Yet Spirited

Dancer of her generation takes a muted final bow.

 ★★★★☆
By Londonist

The Pick Of London's Fringe Theatre In August

Forget about Edinburgh.
By Londonist

Messing About On The River: Two Great Watery Kids' Shows

Wind in the Willows and the Puppet Barge.
By Johnny Fox

Is Songs For A New World A Musical Or Concert? Do We Care?

Amazing singing, shame about the lack of plot.
By Sophia Shluger

Another Slapstick Chapter Of Britain's Horrible Histories

Family friendly dive into the past.
By Johnny Fox

Gender Politics On The Back Burner In Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

Music and dance crackle on the range in Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park.
By Tiffany Pritchard

Ballet Folklorico De Mexico: Sizzling Hot Dance At The Coliseum

Exquisite, zesty folk dance and music.

Deal Of The Day: Joyful Mexican Folk Dance At The Coliseum

Last chance to see!

By BelindaL

Echoes Of Ed Miliband In Globe's Shakespeare Tragedy

Which also echoes his failure to wow.
By Stuart Black

Sex And Skulduggery In L'Amore Dei Tre Re

A juicy opera about infidelity at Holland Park.

Deal Of The Day: Moscow State Circus On Mitcham Common

Incredible feats from extraordinary performers.
By Sam Smith

Sinatra Resurrected At The London Palladium

A shrine-like show to Ol' Blue Eyes.

Deal Of The Day: The Mentalists

Tickets from £10.

By BelindaL

Grisly Legend Of Demon Barber Given A Fresh Face

This retelling of Sweeney Todd is razor sharp.

 ★★★☆☆
By Sophia Shluger

X Factor's Matt Cardle Joins Beverley Knight In Memphis

West End musical gets an excellent refresh.

 ★★★★★
By Franco Milazzo

The Car Man Is An Evocative Blend Of Thuggery And Buggery

Matthew Bourne's award-winning ballet gets its first revival since 2007.

★★★★☆
By Ruth Hargreaves

Ballet By The Best: Ardani 25 Dance Gala

A surprisingly accessible evening of contemporary works.

 ★★★★☆
By Londonist

Deal Of The Day: Black Cat Cabaret In The Spiegeltent

49% off subversive cabaret noir.

By Londonist

The Desire Machine Leaves Much To Be Desired

Great venue though.

 ★★☆☆☆