'Tender' review — this quietly astonishing thriller is tough-minded and terrific by Matt Wolf

Eleanor Tindall's splendid two-hander gets a deserved upgrade to the Bush Theatre mainstage. Emily Aboud once again directs.

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 8:12am on July 14, 2026☆⚑

'Allegra' review — Maureen Lipman bursts into song in Peter Quilter's whimsical play by Matt Wolf

Maureen Lipman, age 80, brings a misbegotten vanity production to the West End, written by Peter Quilter, the author of "Glorious!" and "End of the Rainbow"

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 8:17am on July 10, 2026☆⚑

'Cyrano de Bergerac' review — Adrian Lester is remarkable in this absolute triumph of a show by Matt Wolf

Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding headline a remarkable reappraisal of the 1897 classic, here directed by Simon Evans, who co-authored the new version with Debris Stevenson.

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 12:00pm on July 6, 2026☆⚑

‘Sinatra, The Musical’: Regrets, We Have a Few by Matt Wolf

A West End production has the hits, and Joel Harper-Jackson brings swagger and style to the leading role. But where’s the pizazz?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:50am on July 1, 2026☆⚑

July on the London Stage: Ben Platt in Midnight at the Never Get, Arcadia Returns & More by Matt Wolf

It’s been heat wave time in London, but playhouses for the most part have been welcoming and cool. Whatever the weather, July on the London stage promises its usual bounty, from a revival …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:45am on July 1, 2026☆⚑

Pride, National Theatre review - full-on musical aims at the heart by Matt Wolf

Pride, National Theatre review - full-on musical aims at the heart Matt Wolf Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:45 Small-scale film becomes major emotional experience as …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 4:45am on June 26, 2026☆⚑

'The Truth' review — Florian Zeller's intricately plotted comedy is gorgeously acted by Matt Wolf

Stephen Mangan has his best role since "The Norman Conquests" in revival of Florian Zeller's densely woven if rather heartless play: Janie Dee lends ace support

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 6:58am on June 25, 2026☆⚑

'Much Ado About Nothing' review — this glorious production is the Globe at its very best by Matt Wolf

Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu play Beatrice and Benedick, and Joseph Potter all but steals the show as the unashamedly malevolent Don John; Chelsea Walker directs, beautifully

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 9:14am on June 20, 2026☆⚑

Glengarry Glen Ross, Old Vic review - ladies' night at odds with Mamet's machismo by Matt Wolf

Glengarry Glen Ross, Old Vic review - ladies' night at odds with Mamet's machismo Matt Wolf Sat, 06/20/2026 - 08:13 David Mamet's 1983 scorcher is problemat…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 3:13am on June 20, 2026☆⚑

'Are You Watching?' review — this scalding new play examines sex, violence and the online world by Matt Wolf

Debut playwright channels the great Caryl Churchill in her 65-minute play about the grim intersection of carnality and chaos, desire and dread: Jess Edwards directs the expert cast of six he…

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 10:16am on June 5, 2026☆⚑

June on the London Stage: War Horse Returns, Cabaret Welcomes Joy Woods & More by Matt Wolf

It’s been hot outside and temperatures are keeping pace on London stages, as well, with a host of high-profile performers in productions to match, alongside a welcome newcomer or two to br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00am on June 1, 2026☆⚑

What’s On in London Theaters This Summer by Matt Wolf

Catherine Tate, Greek classics and plenty in between — here’s our selection of West End productions for Londoners and visitors to check out over the coming months.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:40am on June 1, 2026☆⚑

Krapp's Last Tape/Godot's To-Do List, Royal Court review - Beckett pairing is a homecoming twice over by Matt Wolf

Krapp's Last Tape/Godot's To-Do List, Royal Court review - Beckett pairing is a homecoming twice over Matt Wolf Sun, 05/24/2026 - 11:46 Oscar winner Gary Ol…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 6:46am on May 24, 2026☆⚑

'Equus' review — this deeply impassioned revival of Peter Shaffer's play is a wild ride by Matt Wolf

Newcomer Noah Valentine makes a stunning impact as Alan Strang, opposite Toby Stephens's Martin Dysart, in Lindsay Posner's deeply felt revival of the 1973 Peter Shaffer play.

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 11:21am on May 19, 2026☆⚑

'Stage Kiss' review — this American backstage comedy takes a wry look at intimacy by Matt Wolf

MyAnna Buring inherits Jessica Hecht's Off Broadway role as She in the UK debut of Sarah Ruhl's play, which suggests Coward and Pirandello crossed with "Noises Off"

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 10:11am on May 15, 2026☆⚑

'I'm Not Being Funny' review — comedy is therapy in this intimate and heartfelt show by Matt Wolf

A radiant Tia Bannon and the likeable Jerome Yates play parents under pressure in Piers Black's grief-laden two-hander that honours its title

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 12:56pm on May 13, 2026☆⚑

Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Ralph Fiennes starrer seems like old times by Matt Wolf

Ralph Fiennes plays Henry Irving opposite a radiant Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry in David Hare's backward-glancing play, directed by Jeremy Herrin

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 8:09am on May 11, 2026☆⚑

Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Ralph Fiennes starrer seems like old times by Matt Wolf

Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Ralph Fiennes starrer seems like old times Matt Wolf Thu, 05/07/2026 - 13:34 ★★★ GRACE PERVADE…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 8:34am on May 7, 2026☆⚑

May on the London Stage: 1536, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland & More by Matt Wolf

Spring is truly in the London air, and with it has come an uptick in openings big and small. The titles embrace the familiar and the unknown, adaptations of films alongside an off-Broadway p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00pm on May 1, 2026☆⚑

"Between The River and The Sea" review — this thoughtful solo show reflects on identity and tolerance by Matt Wolf

A charismatic, empathic Yousef Sweid stars in his and Isabella Sedlak\'s solo play about a twice-divorced Palestinian Israeli search for identity in an ever more binary world

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 7:54pm on April 21, 2026☆⚑

Critic Matt Wolf goes behind the scenes at the biggest night in London theatre: the Olivier Awards, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. by Matt Wolf

"Paddington" got seven Olivier gongs, but "Into the Woods," "Evita," and the sleeper success that is "Kenrex" held their own

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 7:13am on April 13, 2026☆⚑

'Copenhagen' review " fraught real-world events lend new power to Michael Frayn's play by Matt Wolf

Damien Molony and a miscast Richard Schiff play Heisenberg and Bohr in he first London revival of Michael Frayn's Tony-winning drama; Alex Kingston plays Margrethe, for which Blair Brown won…

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 1:31pm on April 8, 2026☆⚑

Romeo & Juliet, Harold Pinter Theatre review - time waits for no man (or woman) by Matt Wolf

Romeo & Juliet, Harold Pinter Theatre review - time waits for no man (or woman) Matt Wolf Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:35 ★★★★ ROMEO & JULIET,…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 7:35am on April 4, 2026☆⚑

April on the London Stage: The Producers, Inter Alia, Avenue Q & More by Matt Wolf

Spring is here, and with it an abundance of activity in and around the West End, from a hard-hitting film adapted for the stage to a starry takeover and on to the return of a beloved Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 1:06pm on April 1, 2026☆⚑

'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' review " this exuberant play explores heritage, identity and sisterhood by Matt Wolf

Jocelyn Bioh's five-time 2024 Tony-nominated play comes to west London in Monique Touko's hyper-exuberant production; Paul Wills is the top-class designer

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 9:32am on March 28, 2026☆⚑