Tagged in THEATRE
On Stage
By Hari Mountford

Theatre Review: Worth A Flutter Just Misses The Jackpot

An entertaining but disjointed look at the world of gambling.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

The Fall Debates The Value Of Life... At Any Age

National Youth Theatre faces up to some dark fears in this dystopian vision.
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Oscar Wilde's Sparkling Wit Is At Its Finest In An Ideal Husband

Sparkles with Wildean wit and paradoxical epigrams.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By David Lloyd-Davies

Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Is A Drag Of A Show

Uncomfortable viewing.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Chess The Musical: A Must-See For ABBA Fans

Rock ballads and intricate melodies by Benny and Bjorn.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By BelindaL

Silence Drives Worlds Apart In Mike Bartlett’s Not Talking

Doctor Foster writer’s first play is quietly good.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Masterpieces: A Clunky, Dated Attack On The Sex Industry

A feminist attack on the sex industry and the misogynist mindset that underlies it.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By BelindaL

The Prudes Is A Bravely Funny Play About Sex In All Its Lights And Shades

Couple bare all in tender hearted comedy about sex.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Absolute Hell Provides Dark Delight At National Theatre

A decadent portrait of post-war London.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Strictly Ballroom May As Well Rebrand As Will Young The Musical

He's the narrator. And the band leader. And he hangs round on stage the whole time.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Hannah Foulds

If Phileas Fogg Did Magic...

Suspend disbelief just for one evening...

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Have You Got The Stamina For Tonight At 8.30?

Probably best left for Noel Coward superfans.

 ★★★☆☆
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

What Does It Feel Like To Listen To Others Grieving? Find Out At This Atmospheric Performance

Another ambitious art project by Artangel.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

The Gin's Still Cold And The Piano's Hot As Chicago Makes A Spectacular West End Return

Cuba Gooding Jr gives it the star treatment.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Hari Mountford

Flatpack Theatre: Instructions For Correct Assembly At Royal Court Theatre

How far would you go for perfection?

 ★★★★☆
Comedy
By Robert Greene

StraightUp Comedy Does What It Says On The Tin

Giggles guaranteed.

★★★★☆
On Stage
By Kyra Hanson

An Evening Of Meat: Exclusive Supper Club Meets Feminist Cabaret

The food was delicious but how did the feminism hold up?

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Paul Ewing

Spluttering Drama Quiz Tells The Story Of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Cheats

Remember the Ingrams? *Cough*.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Intelligent, Improvised Banter From Comedian Tom Allen At Soho Theatre

Highly recommended. If you didn’t see it in Edinburgh, that is.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

The Devil With The Blue Dress Is A Witty Take On The Lewinsky Scandal

Still relevant, 20 years on.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Already The Best Play Of 2018: The Inheritance At The Young Vic

Moving, informative and often hilarious.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

The Country Wife Is A Lovely, Lively Twenties Farce

A When Harry Met Sally solo moment brings act one to an undeniable climax.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By David Lloyd-Davies

Aiming For Kitsch And Landing On Tacky, Ruthless! The Musical Is Crass And Amateur

A tedious flop of a show.

 ★☆☆☆☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Theatre Review: Miss Nightingale At Hippodrome Casino

Songs to make your toes curl.

 ★★★☆☆