Soho theatre, LondonA charismatic trio of emcees use music, comedy and interviews in a political show that is flamboyant and brimming with joy A play that opens with a woman downing vodka fr…
Yard theatre, LondonDipo Baruwa-Etti's thoughtful exploration of the Black experience is smartly acted but never fully builds on its themes Kayode (Fode Simbo) has been unemployed for seven …
New Wolsey theatre, IpswichA woman sets out to swim the Channel in memory of her dead sister in a play that is imperfectly written but brilliantly staged Grief can feel like drowning. And in…
Park theatre, London Flora Montgomery is put through agony when her daughter questions her paternity, in this impactful play from Carey Crim How do you repent an action that has ripped up so…
Orange Tree theatre, LondonA politically minded teenager helps her sibling tackle bullies in a compelling coming of age drama "Play the game," Asha's mum tells her. After the gifted teenager…
Old Joint Stock, BirminghamOne millennial's lifelong infatuation with the star could have been interesting but this spirited solo performance fails to engage Oops she did it again. Britney m…
Sir John Mills theatre, IpswichThere's a lot of heart and plenty of hammy humour in this uneven double-O spoof from Eastern Angles A Christmas show about James Bond? Well, not quite. In East…
Southwark Playhouse, LondonYoung Jean Lee's satire, unfolding at a family Christmas, finds brothers struggling with midlife Straight white men run the world. But in Young Jean Lee's 2014 sat…
Hoxton Docks, LondonDespite impressive technical illusions, this immersive journey into an evil mastermind's headquarters feels too aimless to live up to its potential Immersive theatre, at …
Chanice Alexander-Burnett stars as Fantine in the West End while 12-year-old Chanai Owusu-Ansah plays Young Nala up the road. The pair talk nerves, show tunes and homework Is talent inherite…
This West End transfer, adapted from Neil Gaiman's best-selling fantasy novel, is a magical and menacing thing
An afternoon with aerial director Gwen Hales reveals the dedication and expertise this stage show requires for its magical effects Just before lift-off, I'm asked if I've ever done anything …
Watermill theatre, NewburyPolished production brings Rice's innovative adaptation of the classic film to life, with an electric central partnership and personality to spare Emma Rice's estee…
Park theatre, LondonIn Archie Maddocks' play, set in one building in Brixton, three families from different times strive to serve their ever-changing community Can tradition last forever? O…
Oldham ColiseumTwo impressive actors play a total of 15 characters but Tanika Gupta's breezy airport comedy struggles to take off Opening in the departures lounge at Heathrow, Tanika Gupta's…
Slade Gardens, LondonChinonyerem Odimba's powerful musical about family relationships mixes R&B-inspired melodies with the words of real people Black Love, the first musical to be create…
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonThe story of sexual awakening in the second world war could be happening today in this clever production of Rita Kalnejais's 2017 play Rita Kalnejais's 2017 pla…
Available onlineGetting drunk or looking for love, Florence Espeut-Nickless's character commands the space, finding hope amid despair Destiny is preparing for a big Thursday night out in ru…
Raffaella Covino is leading the charge for change in an industry whose workers do unstable jobs under unprecedented pressure It was the winter of 2017 when Raffaella Covino realised she was …