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La Cage Aux Folles is a total joy from beginning to end " sharp witted, fantastic performances from all of the cast and so flamboyant that you can't help but wish that the performance went o…
In terms of offering hope in dark times, there is nothing quite like the musical Annie to lift up your spirits and leave you feeling optimistic about the world. The classic musical based on …
Edward Fox stars in Hugh Whitemore's one man show which celebrates John Betjeman, poet laureate and icon of British poetry. But what have critics been making of it?
Discover what critics have been saying about Drew McOnie's production of the musical starring Danny Mac and Maggie Steed.
3. The Choreography: Andrew Wright's wonderfully energetic and elegant choreography not only captures the era in which the musical is set perfect, but also the spirit and joyfulness of the m…
Harry Melling and Jasmine Hyde star in Tommo Fowler's production of Matt Parvin's play. But what have critics been saying about it?
There is no doubting Silent Opera's ability to completely immerse audiences into their production of Vixen, presented with plenty of creativity and sharp performances " particularly from Ros…
This three hour long adaptation of the beloved novel can lack in energy in places but it is still beautifully staged. From the moment the audience steps into the auditorium, there is a sense…
Ray Rackham's musical about Judy Garland has arrived at London's Arts Theatre for a limited season. But what have critics been saying about it?
Here's a guide to some stars who are going to be treading the boards in the West End…
Bringing a different vibe to the Rose Theatre in Kingston, Bring on the Bollywood is a burst of colour and life on stage that just doesn't seem to have enough impact in terms of its so-so sc…
Felicity Kendal and Maureen Lipman star in Trevor Nunn's production. But what are critics making of it?
Joe Wright directs this new production of Brecht's play. But what have the critics been saying about it?
RSC Associate Artist Greg Hicks leads the cast as Richard III in Mehmet Ergen's production for the Arcola Theatre. But what have critics been saying about the production?
With its brilliantly witty script and fantastic characters, Love in Idleness has plenty to offer those who are in need of gentle but ultimately affectionate entertainment and Trevor Nunn has…
Based on Alan Warner's novel The Sopranos, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour brings to mind as being the female version of The Inbetweeners, in which the story follows six teenage girls as the…
Previewing at the London Palladium from the 16th June before officially opening on the 29th June, The Wind in the Willows is a brand new musical featuring music by George Stiles and lyrics b…
Tony Kushner's two part play is now playing at the National Theatre with an all star cast directed by Marianne Elliott. But does it impress the critics?
For anyone who remembers their teenage years as being particularly painful because of being teased or worse bullied, Late Company is certainly a play that hits all of the emotions with regar…
Jez Butterworth's new play is now open at the Royal Court Theatre, directed by Sam Mendes " but what have critics been saying about it?
Based on the 1967 film and the original 1956 British musical Chrysanthemum, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a bundle of joy with its over the top characters, tap dancing and of course bringing t…
Lenny Henry makes his Donmar debut in the theatre's revival of Bertolt Brecht's play. Here is what critics have been saying about the production so far.
The production, which is directed by Roy Alexander Weise, is set to star Charlie Dorfman as Lette, Arian Nik as Karlmann and Indra Ové as Fanny. Meanwhile, for this 10th anniversary product…
Discover what critics have been saying about the Royal Ballet's revival of Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling here...
Whisking audiences back to 1968, Pete 'N' Keeley is a lighthearted and entertaining show about one couple whose relationship has played in front of cameras for the past 12 years and the stra…
