Finborough theatre, London The same non-binary character, facing different challenges as a fledgling teacher and a troubled teen, share the stage in Saana Sze's ambitious drama The central, …
Criterion theatre, LondonIt goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the iceberg Imagine James …
Crucible theatre, SheffieldThe singing is strong and the killer plant has a delightful touch of pantomime dame, but some of the schlock comic elements are slow growers Ever since the extrate…
Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonThis hotch-potch musical with disappointingly broad characters, jarring over-acting and lack of emotional impact falls flat This tale about a town whose grownups …
The Other Palace, LondonThis winningly lo-fi musical with catchy songs, original choreography and a quirky spirit brings out the directness and humour of Rick Riordan's mythical quest Since …
Omnibus theatre, LondonNick Danan is captivating as a power-hungry, parasitic theatre critic drawn into a supernatural world This lesser revived monologue by Conor McPherson begins with mal…
Orange Tree, Richmond Playwright Hannah Khalil weaves the real stories of buccaneering women into Stevenson's classic adventure story, in a show filled with youthful verve When two women off…
Riverside Studios, London The beloved country star appears like a fairy godmother to deliver life lessons in song to a stricken fan, but this production could do with a lift Kevin is on the …
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, LondonInspired by the filmography of its Prospero, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lloyd's production is audaciously odd " a sci-fi Shakespeare, or gestural Greek theatre i…
Almeida, LondonRebecca Frecknall's stark production brings out the rage in Williams' play through powerful performances, but fails to plumb all its emotional depths 'A family crisis brings o…
Donmar Warehouse, LondonThe singing blows the roof off in this magnificently fun production of Dave Malloy's musical, based on a section of War and Peace The pithy, one-line character summar…
Young Vic, London Anne-Marie Duff is a ruthless fighter desperate to escape her marriage and home in a production which doesn't lack for conviction, but whose shocks and stings do not delive…
Soho theatre, London The major showman takes a solo stroll through show tunes, sing alongs and seasonal hits with vocal highlights that leave you gasping for breath Some Christmasses ago, Le…
Royal Court, LondonSutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee reflects on identity, family and tragedy in a production that is part monologue and part experimental gig Sutara Gayle, also known as Lorna Gee,…
Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonDirector Patrick Marber and a multitasking ensemble put on an irresistible revival of Mel Brooks' musical satire Who could have predicted that a musical tribu…
Rose theatre, Kingston upon ThamesMarian and Robin plan to steal Prince John's gold in this musical take on the Sherwood adventures Robin Hood's adventures in Sherwood are fused with Christm…
National Theatre, LondonNoel Streatfeild's classic about three adopted sisters who go to stage school is spirited, spiky and spectacular Noel Streatfeild's classic 1936 novel about three ado…
Dominion theatre, LondonIt is dressed to impress and has powerhouse singing from Vanessa Williams but this retread of the hit book and film rings hollow 'Go big or go home" seems to be the g…
Nottingham PlayhouseThis uplifting production feels both improvised and polished, with John Elkington's Dame Daisy camping it up to perfection as Jack's mother It's not often that a latecome…
Theatre Royal Stratford East, LondonThere are spirited singalongs aplenty and fun and games with audience interaction in this warm and colourful panto " albeit not a lot of complexity or cro…
Royal Court theatre, London As reprisals against Pakistani men suspected of abuse rage outside, one family is trapped at home where we are sped through the many issues this raises The drama …
Lyttelton theatre, London Gatwa's Algernon brings delightful mischief to a high-camp production pointing up the classic Victorian comedy's subversive queerness Oscar Wilde's final play prem…
Kiln theatre, LondonIt's the actors who carry Dan McCabe's play about New Yorkers in the music business, which combines gentle comedy and social satire with a rap battle Two Black men are s…
Lyric Hammersmith, LondonThere's charm and warmth aplenty in this updated version of the classic Christmas show, despite a script that's short on magic A wonky romance sits at the heart of t…
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonChelsea Walker's sleek production wavers between comic and dramatic as it charts a kind of love triangle How does a modern-day production tie up the loose thre…