Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterA charismatic Louis Gaunt stars as Raz Shaw's version of the classic musical hits all the key beats with crowd-pleasing confidence Raz Shaw's exuberant prod…
Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonHuman drama and witty direction as the RSC stages an adaptation of John Galsworthy's dynastic shenanigans Long before the upstairs/downstairs drama of Downto…
Shakespeare's Globe, LondonMeticulous direction and an excellent cast bring to life the story of Geppetto and the puppet he crafts from wood 'Fast is FUN!" bellows Pinocchio as he tears abou…
Rose theatre, KingstonAmid the noise and bustle there's an affecting relationship struggling to emerge in Chris Bush and Roni Neale's witty show Cinderella will go to the ball " only first s…
James Graham's play Punch touches on gang culture, restorative justice and masculinity in crisis, and for the playwright the true story was a privilege to tell When thousands of schoolchildr…
The actor, who starred as a Marxist academic in the acclaimed 2006 play at the Royal Court, remembers an astonishing writer of ideas and elegance By the time I was cast in Rock'n'Roll in 200…
Dundee RepThis hazily dramatised show is full of pizzazz and features the voice of Brian Cox but in making Jack as cynical as his mum it loses the story's heart Do not be misled by the title…
The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag American actor and playwright Jeremy O Harris, known for the Tony-nomina…
Liverpool PlayhouseThe story becomes less and less relevant as this slapstick monster pastiche leads to an irresistible sense of chaos When a film as perfect as Mel Brooks's Young Frankenste…
Old Fire Station, OxfordThings get tense when a newcomer seems to know too much in Karim Khan's absorbing play Karim Khan's absorbing Christmas play offers warmth, doubt, uncanny strangers a…
With Dog Man making his London theatre debut next summer, theatre makers explain how to make a successful jump from page to stage From Paddington and the BFG to The Gruffalo's Child, My Neig…
Project will make the famously confusing London landmark easier to navigate and more accessible "Everything leaks," says Philippa Simpson, the director of buildings and renewal at the Barbic…
Arts institution will also merge costume departments to be 'match fit' after funding cuts and soaring material costs The Royal Shakespeare Company has defended plans to reduce its workforce …
Playwright and activist who, with her husband John Arden, was committed to politically engaged theatre Political activism, protest, dissent and conflict with the theatrical establishment wer…
The Stand, GlasgowThe one time Dancing On Ice contestant is hard not to like but his judgment of audience as 'tepid' is wide of the mark " they did well to get through such slim pickings 'Ju…
Tall, handsome and used to receiving fire emojis on his social media posts, the dancer has, with his partner Mayara Magri, been called 'the Posh'n'Becks of ballet'. But there is suffering in…
Sadler's Wells East, LondonScrooge is a glam ice queen fashion maven until her heart is melted in ZooNation's delicious festive show " danced to a blisteringly high standard Who knew Bob Cra…
Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonJanie Dee and Alexandra Gilbreath are excellent as wives preparing to meet an old flame in an entertainingly directed play that builds to comic chaos and a ma…
Egg theatre, BathThe puppet star of a popular children's show has been multiplied for this entrancing new adventure The Egg theatre has made a tradition of festive plays about inquisitive an…
Carrie Cracknell, Nina Raine and Belarus Free Theatre's Natalia Kaliada and Nicolai Khalezin share memories of working with the playwright and 'guardian angel' Natalia Kaliada and Nicolai Kh…
Sherman theatre, CardiffAlice is a boring grownup at the start of this intelligent and catchy Christmas musical " then she's whisked off to Wonderland again What has happened to Alice? Why i…
Tell us about your standout stage production of the year " we'll feature a selection of your favourites We would like to hear about your favourite theatre shows of 2025. Which play captured …
Emerald theatre, LondonA mashup of Irish dance, tap and talent-show sparkle, Adam Garcia's party wins you over with its energy and enthusiasm In the nicest possible way, this feels a bit lik…
Soho theatre, LondonSex Education's Patricia Allison and The Gold's Stefanie Martini star in Jess Edwards's debut play about love and science The red flags are raised and waving. This queer …
Arcola theatre, LondonThis riff on Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories has flashes of promise but its comedy and purpose never land Shouldn't that be Flat 2b? Then again, there are bigger…