Saturday, August 1, 2026

August on the London Stage: Christine Lahti, Cats, Death Note: The Musical & More by Matt Wolf

August is often a time for theatrical hibernation, but not in London. This summer finds the capital busier than ever, as it plays host to Oscar, Tony and Olivier Award winners across a range…

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

'Tender' review — this quietly astonishing thriller is tough-minded and terrific by Matt Wolf

Eleanor Tindall's splendid two-hander gets a deserved upgrade to the Bush Theatre mainstage. Emily Aboud once again directs.

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Friday, July 10, 2026

'Allegra' review — Maureen Lipman bursts into song in Peter Quilter's whimsical play by Matt Wolf

Maureen Lipman, age 80, brings a misbegotten vanity production to the West End, written by Peter Quilter, the author of "Glorious!" and "End of the Rainbow"

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Monday, July 6, 2026

'Cyrano de Bergerac' review — Adrian Lester is remarkable in this absolute triumph of a show by Matt Wolf

Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding headline a remarkable reappraisal of the 1897 classic, here directed by Simon Evans, who co-authored the new version with Debris Stevenson.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

‘Sinatra, The Musical’: Regrets, We Have a Few by Matt Wolf

A West End production has the hits, and Joel Harper-Jackson brings swagger and style to the leading role. But where’s the pizazz?

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July on the London Stage: Ben Platt in Midnight at the Never Get, Arcadia Returns & More by Matt Wolf

It’s been heat wave time in London, but playhouses for the most part have been welcoming and cool. Whatever the weather, July on the London stage promises its usual bounty, from a revival …

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Friday, June 26, 2026

Pride, National Theatre review - full-on musical aims at the heart by Matt Wolf

Pride, National Theatre review - full-on musical aims at the heart Matt Wolf Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:45 Small-scale film becomes major emotional experience as …

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

'The Truth' review — Florian Zeller's intricately plotted comedy is gorgeously acted by Matt Wolf

Stephen Mangan has his best role since "The Norman Conquests" in revival of Florian Zeller's densely woven if rather heartless play: Janie Dee lends ace support

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

'Much Ado About Nothing' review — this glorious production is the Globe at its very best by Matt Wolf

Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu play Beatrice and Benedick, and Joseph Potter all but steals the show as the unashamedly malevolent Don John; Chelsea Walker directs, beautifully

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Glengarry Glen Ross, Old Vic review - ladies' night at odds with Mamet's machismo by Matt Wolf

Glengarry Glen Ross, Old Vic review - ladies' night at odds with Mamet's machismo Matt Wolf Sat, 06/20/2026 - 08:13 David Mamet's 1983 scorcher is problemat…

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Friday, June 5, 2026

'Are You Watching?' review — this scalding new play examines sex, violence and the online world by Matt Wolf

Debut playwright channels the great Caryl Churchill in her 65-minute play about the grim intersection of carnality and chaos, desire and dread: Jess Edwards directs the expert cast of six he…

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Monday, June 1, 2026

June on the London Stage: War Horse Returns, Cabaret Welcomes Joy Woods & More by Matt Wolf

It’s been hot outside and temperatures are keeping pace on London stages, as well, with a host of high-profile performers in productions to match, alongside a welcome newcomer or two to br…

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What’s On in London Theaters This Summer by Matt Wolf

Catherine Tate, Greek classics and plenty in between — here’s our selection of West End productions for Londoners and visitors to check out over the coming months.

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Krapp's Last Tape/Godot's To-Do List, Royal Court review - Beckett pairing is a homecoming twice over by Matt Wolf

Krapp's Last Tape/Godot's To-Do List, Royal Court review - Beckett pairing is a homecoming twice over Matt Wolf Sun, 05/24/2026 - 11:46 Oscar winner Gary Ol…

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

'Equus' review — this deeply impassioned revival of Peter Shaffer's play is a wild ride by Matt Wolf

Newcomer Noah Valentine makes a stunning impact as Alan Strang, opposite Toby Stephens's Martin Dysart, in Lindsay Posner's deeply felt revival of the 1973 Peter Shaffer play.

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 11:21AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 15, 2026

'Stage Kiss' review — this American backstage comedy takes a wry look at intimacy by Matt Wolf

MyAnna Buring inherits Jessica Hecht's Off Broadway role as She in the UK debut of Sarah Ruhl's play, which suggests Coward and Pirandello crossed with "Noises Off"

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

'I'm Not Being Funny' review — comedy is therapy in this intimate and heartfelt show by Matt Wolf

A radiant Tia Bannon and the likeable Jerome Yates play parents under pressure in Piers Black's grief-laden two-hander that honours its title

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Ralph Fiennes starrer seems like old times by Matt Wolf

Ralph Fiennes plays Henry Irving opposite a radiant Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry in David Hare's backward-glancing play, directed by Jeremy Herrin

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Ralph Fiennes starrer seems like old times by Matt Wolf

Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Ralph Fiennes starrer seems like old times Matt Wolf Thu, 05/07/2026 - 13:34 ★★★ GRACE PERVADE…

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Friday, May 1, 2026

May on the London Stage: 1536, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland & More by Matt Wolf

Spring is truly in the London air, and with it has come an uptick in openings big and small. The titles embrace the familiar and the unknown, adaptations of films alongside an off-Broadway p…

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

"Between The River and The Sea" review — this thoughtful solo show reflects on identity and tolerance by Matt Wolf

A charismatic, empathic Yousef Sweid stars in his and Isabella Sedlak\'s solo play about a twice-divorced Palestinian Israeli search for identity in an ever more binary world

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Monday, April 13, 2026

At the 2026 Olivier Awards, Musicals Are All the Rage by Houman Barekat, Matt Wolf and Tess Felder

Critics reflect on the 2026 Olivier Awards, which recognized homegrown British talent and some productions headed for New York.

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Critic Matt Wolf goes behind the scenes at the biggest night in London theatre: the Olivier Awards, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. by Matt Wolf

"Paddington" got seven Olivier gongs, but "Into the Woods," "Evita," and the sleeper success that is "Kenrex" held their own

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 07:13AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

'Copenhagen' review " fraught real-world events lend new power to Michael Frayn's play by Matt Wolf

Damien Molony and a miscast Richard Schiff play Heisenberg and Bohr in he first London revival of Michael Frayn's Tony-winning drama; Alex Kingston plays Margrethe, for which Blair Brown won…

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Romeo & Juliet, Harold Pinter Theatre review - time waits for no man (or woman) by Matt Wolf

Romeo & Juliet, Harold Pinter Theatre review - time waits for no man (or woman) Matt Wolf Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:35 ★★★★ ROMEO & JULIET,…

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

April on the London Stage: The Producers, Inter Alia, Avenue Q & More by Matt Wolf

Spring is here, and with it an abundance of activity in and around the West End, from a hard-hitting film adapted for the stage to a starry takeover and on to the return of a beloved Broadwa…

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' review " this exuberant play explores heritage, identity and sisterhood by Matt Wolf

Jocelyn Bioh's five-time 2024 Tony-nominated play comes to west London in Monique Touko's hyper-exuberant production; Paul Wills is the top-class designer

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

'Consumed' review " four generations of women assemble for this fiery, feral family showdown by Matt Wolf

Northern Ireland-set play is funny, sparky and ultimately savage, with a superb star turn from Julia Dearden

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

'The Holy Rosenbergs' review " this pressure cooker of a drama is a sharp and timely revival by Matt Wolf

Tracy-Ann Oberman and Adrian Lukis head a sterling cast in blistering revival of Ryan Craig's play about familial fallout prompted by the situation in the Middle East

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

March on the London Stage: John Proctor Is the Villain, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Arthur Miller's Broken Glass & More by Matt Wolf

Two Tony-nominated Broadway hits reach London, a 2025 Olivier Award winner directs his first London non-musical, and an early play from a now-venerable playwright gets a rare revival: These …

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Friday, February 27, 2026

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - the title says it all by Matt Wolf

Popular novel-turned-musical pushes the bounds of credibility to breaking point and beyond: Mark Addy and an indrawn Jenna Russell head the cast under Katy Rudd's direction.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

'Bird Grove' review " quietly scorching play about writer George Eliot by Matt Wolf

Andor's Elizabeth Dulau gives a star-making performance as Mary Ann Evans before she became George Eliot; Tony winner Owen Teale co-stars as her father, Robert.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

'Deep Azure' review " the late Chadwick Boseman's play is adventurous, committed and tragically pertinent by Matt Wolf

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe is the possibly unlikely berth for the UK premiere of a 2005 play about Black-on-Black violence from the late, much-missed Chadwick Boseman

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Friday, February 13, 2026

'I'm Sorry, Prime Minister' review " Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis are wonderful sparring partners in this witty comedy by Matt Wolf

Clive Francis, 80 this year, delivers the standout performance in writer and co-director Jonathan Lynn's farewell to the beloved Yes, Minister TV and stage franchise.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Arcadia, Old Vic review - Tom Stoppard's masterwork gets a masterly revival by Matt Wolf

Isis Hainsworth makes a dazzzling Thomasina Coverly in director Carrie Cracknell's resplendent revival of Tom Stoppard's finest play, here co-starring Tony-winner Stephen Dillane's son, Seam…

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

February on the London Stage: Rupert Goold Revives American Psycho, Arcadia at the Old Vic Honors Tom Stoppard & More by Matt Wolf

The London theater season is in full swing during the month ahead, mixing keenly awaited revivals with new plays and U.K. premieres, along with a gala concert honoring one of Broadway's fine…

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Friday, January 30, 2026

'Ballad Lines' review " this powerful folk musical is suffused with passion and heart by Matt Wolf

Long-aborning Finn Anderson musical has a gorgeous score but needs work on its clotted, overly earnest book; Tanya Azevedo directs the mostly-female cast of 8.

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Monday, January 19, 2026

'Woolf Works' review " Wayne McGregor's impassioned response to Virginia Woolf's writing by Matt Wolf

The word made flesh takes on renewed meaning when it comes to Woolf Works, Wayne McGregor's impassioned response to the writing of Virginia Woolf. First seen in 2015, since which time McGreg…

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Monday, January 12, 2026

High Noon, Harold Pinter Theatre review - film classic becomes a platitudinous parable by Matt Wolf

Tendentious script bogs down well-intentioned adaptation

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

January on the London Stage: Billy Crudup in High Noon, Levi Kreis' Already Perfect, Another Mary Todd Lincoln Play by Matt Wolf

Theater is quick out of the starting gate in 2026. January is hosting a range of Olivier and Tony winners, and film names too, in a mixture of revivals, adaptations and new shows that promis…

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