REVIEW ROUND-UP: 27 at the Cockpit Theatre
New musical 27, written by Sam Cassidy and Matt Wills and directed by Arlene Phillips, follows the story of Orpheus, a rock star whose experiences of fame lead him down a path of self-destru…
New musical 27, written by Sam Cassidy and Matt Wills and directed by Arlene Phillips, follows the story of Orpheus, a rock star whose experiences of fame lead him down a path of self-destru…
Southwark Playhouse are presenting the UK premiere of Punk Play, Gregory S Moss's coming of age story told through punk, which runs until 1 October 2016. But what have critics been saying ab…
Due to high demand, Nice Fish is now booking at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre until 11 February 2017.
Vanities The Musical, about three girls growing up in Dallas, is receiving its European premiere at the Trafalgar Studios. The premiere production is directed by Racky Plews and stars Ashlei…
Based on the book by Polish journalist Ryszard KapuÅ›ciÅ„ski tells the story of the downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. This production directed by Walter Meierjohann is …
This light and bubbly musical is receiving its European premiere at the Trafalgar Studios leaving the audience uplifted and asking: why has it taken so long to reach the stage in Europe?…
The hit West End production of Wicked is now booking until 4 November 2017, it has been announced as the new cast begin performances in the show.
This modern adaptation of Puccini's classic operaLa Boheme offers a different perspective of the tragic love story but often feels as though it trivialises it.
Sadie Frost returns to the London stage in the world premiere production of Zoe Lewis's new play, Britten in Brooklyn, which runs at Wilton's Music Hall until 17 September 2016. Can it impre…
This new musical by Robert J Sherman is fun, entertaining, poignant and excellently cast, delighting audiences at the Adelphi Theatre last night.
Dave Hanson's US comedy Waiting for Waiting for Godot is brought to life in Mark Bell's UK premiere production, which runs at the St James Theatre until 24 September 2016. It tells the story…
My previous attempts at open air theatre have not gone well in the past as my experience with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers last year proved. So it was with a dubious look at the sky that …
This surprisingly tender and intimate production might lack in substance in places but soon comes to life effectively.
Strong performances from Sean Campion and Niamh Cusack make up for the unbalance between the focus on two very different couples... Owen McCafferty's latest play shows the turning points in …
The second run of The Pianist of Willesden Lane is now booking until 22 October 2016. It has also been confirmed that a gala performance in aid of World Jewish Relief will take place on 13 S…
The bank holiday is behind us and it's goodbye to summer. The consolation is a jam-packed autumn theatre season. Here are a few of the most notable London openings this month that you should…
The Tara Theatre, based in Earlsfield, south London, will kick off its new season with Anthony Clark's adaptation of Abdul Halim Sharar's Paradise of the Assassins, running from 15 September…
The Faction's production of Shakespeare's comedy is sharp, stylish and straightforward " with some sparkling performances. There is no doubting that The Faction's production of Shakespeare's…
Adam Brace's latest play They Drink It in the Congo has opened at London's Almeida Theatre, where it is directed by Michael Longhurst and runs until 12 October 2016. What have critics been s…
Transferring to London after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, Jack Silver's production of little-known Tennessee Williams' play Confessional will run at London's Southwark P…
The UK premiere of American musical Murder Ballad will now play at the Arts Theatre until 3 December 2016, having previously been booking until 29 October 2016. With Kerry Ellis, Norman Bowm…
This European premiere production of American musical The Burnt Part Boys, running at London's Park Theatre until 3 September 2016, is directed by Matthew Iliffe and follows the story of a …
Emma Rice's production based on Michael Morpurgo's novel The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips is now playing at Shakespeare's Globe until 11 September 2016. But what have critics said about it
Sharp and comic timing is needed to really make this Alan Ayckbourn play really work " thankfully, the cast keep things moving with great pace and energy.
This brand new musical to hit the London stage features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin – but does it prove to be a hit or a miss? The Guardian: ****Michael B…