On Stage
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 17-23 February

Our pick of the week's comedy nights.
By Sam Smith

Theatre Review: Rhinocéros @ Barbican

Eugène Ionesco’s 1959 play, showing as part of the Barbican's Dancing around Duchamp season.

By Londonist

Comedy Review: The Freewheelin' Cariad Lloyd @ Soho Theatre

Cariad Lloyd's Edinburgh show offers a lot of energy as well as some "solidly okay" jokes.
By Jemma

Dance Review: Two Cigarettes In The Dark @ Sadler's Wells

Testing but vital: a rarely seen marmite of a Wuppertal work.
By BelindaL

Theatre Review: The Secret Garden @ The King's Head

There's much more than childish magic in this surprisingly dark and beautifully operatic production.
By Sam Smith

Ballet Review: Ashton Mixed Bill @ Royal Opera House

The Royal Ballet pays homage to its Founder Choreographer, Frederick Ashton.

By Rachel Holdsworth

"It's Not Going To Win Any Cool Brownie Points": This House @ National Theatre

We talk to James Graham and Charles Edwards.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: The Tempest @ Barons Court Theatre

Stripped back, bold Shakespeare.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Theatre Review: The Lady's Not For Walking Like An Egyptian @ Ovalhouse Theatre

What do you get if you combine Margaret Thatcher and 80s pop?
By Tim Macavoy

Review: Robert Lepage Playing Cards 1: Spades @ Roundhouse

Robert Lepage redefines in-the-round theatre with a warlike game of risk.
By Zoe Craig

What’s On In London Theatre: 12-18 February

Our pick of London’s best theatre, dance and opera opening this week.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: Hamlet @ The Rose, Bankside

A Hamlet unlike any other.

Win Tickets To See Siro-A @ Leicester Square Theatre

A technodelic extravaganza (sponsored post).

By Laura Dodge

Musical Preview: The Tailor-Made Man @ Arts Theatre

Gay love triumphs in this new musical set in 1930s Hollywood.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 10-16 February

Max & Ivan, Geekatorium, Alternative Comedy Memorial Society and more.
By AndrewT

Comedy Review: Katherine Ryan Nature's Candy @ Soho Theatre

Kooky and filthy comedy from a performer on the up.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: FLOW @ The Print Room

Hubert Essakow's stunning water-inspired choreography.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: Great Expectations @ Vaudeville Theatre

Dickens's famous tale comes to the West End.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: The Captain of Köpenick @ National Theatre

The National's latest blockbuster is a German expressionist comedy - which is not, it turns out, a contradiction in terms.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: Midnight Tango @ Phoenix Theatre

A showcase for Strictly stars Flavia and Vincent.

Robert Lepage Playing Cards 1: SPADES @ Roundhouse

Prepare for an unforgettable theatrical spectacle (sponsored post).

By Londonist

Theatre Review: The Audition @ Baron's Court Theatre

This play doesn’t quite live up to its "horrifying" promise.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Comedy Review: Sarah Kendall @ Soho Theatre

Sweary feminist stand up.
By Londonist

Theatre Review: Sour Lips @ Ovalhouse

A thought-provoking new play about last year's Gay Girl in Damascus blog furore.