Tagged in THEATRE
On Stage
By Harry Rosehill

Theatre Review: Everybody Wants To Shoot A President In Assassins

Nine assassins, eight American presidents.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Prisoner Cell Block Bore: Kiss Of The Spider Woman At Menier Chocolate Factory

A newly translated version of the Manuel Puig novel.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

The Plough And The Stars Is A Bitter Lesson In Revolution

Victims speak loudest in this version of a classic.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

Theatre Review: The Great Wave Is More Of A Damp Squib

A strangely undramatic piece.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Holli-Mae Johnson

Kramer's Traviata Is A Tragedy For ENO

The new Artistic Director's first production doesn't hit the right notes.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Harry Rosehill

Buggy Baby Uses Absurdism To Confront Society's Darkest Ills

A rather 'different' take on life as a refugee in London.

 ★★★★☆
Videos
By Robert Greene

Calling All Dinosaur Fans! Dinosaurs In The Wild Is Here

Let's hope they're not hungry.

On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Pre-War Passion Brings Brief Encounter To The Stage

The film's a classic... but, in its own way, so is this production.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

This African-Style Hamlet Gives The Classic A New Vibe

Now this would have livened up your high school English lessons...

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Dogging In Deutschland: The Dog Beneath The Skin At Jermyn Street Theatre

Like nothing else you’ll see in London at the moment.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Matthew Holder

Grand Themes And Small Change In After The Ball

A play which tries to pack too much in.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Chemistry, Fluidity And Minimalism: Summer and Smoke At Almeida Theatre

Tennessee Williams at his most poetic.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

National Theatre's Macbeth Is A Bit Of A Bloody Mess

Even Rory Kinnear can't save this.

 ★☆☆☆☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Pippin Is Just A One-Song Future King

The music just isn't very good.

 ★★☆☆☆
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Ever Wondered What This Line In Guildhall Yard's Pavement Is For?

The secret lies 6 metres below ground.
On Stage
By Sam Smith

Should You Trust This Madcap And Bizarre Play?

Theatre without plot.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Dust Takes A Masterful Look At Life From The Other Side

Incredibly relatable.

 ★★★★★
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

Anarchic Show Is A Bit Of A Mess

Jubilee's revival misses the mark.

 ★★☆☆☆
Comedy
By Will Noble

Dammit, We Wish Rose Matafeo Was Our Best Friend. We'd Never Stop Laughing

Effortlessly likable comedy.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Sam Smith

Carey Mulligan Triumphs In One-Woman Show

Starts out light-hearted, ends up anything but.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Neil Dowden

A Poignant Portrayal Of Bittersweet Romance

The York Realist is a quietly heartbreaking affair.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By BelindaL

This Painful Play Is Simply A Pleasure To Watch

Hard viewing, but not hard going.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Johnny Fox

Cold, Comfortless Farm: Gundog At Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

After an excellent start, this play loses its way.

 ★★☆☆☆
On Stage
By Hari Mountford

Screaming Secrets Is A Philosophy Overload

This production is screaming for a few tweaks.

 ★★★☆☆