Panto Review: A Very Very Bad Cinderella (The Other Palace Studio)
The Other Palace's adult panto this year is a parody referencing the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical though sadly it is just as messy.
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Sam Waite - Admin
- 2 days ago
Review: The Time Machine - A Comedy (Park Theatre)
HG Wells' classic novel is adapted so loosely (and so hysterically) that it's unclear if anyone involved has ever read it
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Sam Waite - Admin
- 3 days ago
Review: Pacific Overtures (Menier Chocolate Factory)
A less-produced Sondheim musical tackling the tricky subject of westernisation, beginning when Japan's borders were forced open for trade
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Sam Waite - Admin
- 5 days ago
Panto Review: Aladdin (Hackney Empire)
A panto classic gets suitably Hackneyfied, in the Clive Rowe’s annual dame domination
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Sam Waite - Admin
- 6 days ago
Review: Evita (Curve Leicester)
A powerhouse of a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about Argentine First Lady Eva Person storms its way into Curve Leicester.
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Sam Waite - Admin
- 7 days ago
Panto Review: Jack and the Beanstalk (Stratford East)
The town of Splatford is under the command of a greedy giant, until an incident involving a cow, an imp, and some beans changes everything
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Dec 1
Review: Sh*t-Faced Showtime: A Pissedmas Carol (Leicester Square Theatre)
Crotchety Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits on Christmas Eve... a story made messier by the spirits, and wines, and beers, downed beforehand
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 30
Panto Review: Sleeping Beauty Takes a Prick (Charing Cross Theatre)
A curse is placed on the Crown Prince of Slutvia, and his scabbard must be protected from swordplay until his coronation at age 21
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 30
December Preview: 25 Shows To Countdown To Christmas
Some of the crackers to enjoy up and down the country in the run up to Christmas
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 30
Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Lyric Theatre)
Mischief Comedy bring their hilarious festive favourite back to the West End for a Christmas season
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 29
Review: A Woman Walks Into A Bank (Thestre503)
A new play explores the social apathy tearing Russia apart, and delivers on provoking thought via fun and creative storytelling
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 29
Panto Review: Sleeping Beauty Felt a Little Prick (The Star Inn, Guildford)
A funny and filthy new spin on the classic fairytale for all the... well, some of the family, brings some XXXmas spirit to Guildford
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 28
Review: Tosh Wanogho-Maud - Songs + Stories (Piano Smithfield)
The West End performer headlined his own show in an unforgettable evening of jawdropping talent
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 27
Panto Review: Cinderella (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith)
Cinderella just wants to go the ball, but Step-Mother Lady Jelly-Bottom forbids her in the annual Lyric Hammersmith pantomime.
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 24
Review: Oh What a Lovely War (Southwark Playhouse Borough)
The 60th anniversary tour of this comedy classic finishes its UK four with a stint in London
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 24
Review: Ghost Stories by Candlelight (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)
A trio of modern ghost stories take place across a single night, performed in a wonderfully atmospheric setting.
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 23
Review: The Witches (Olivier Theatre)
Roald Dahl's classic story gets a musical adaptation in a terrifyingly good production
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- Nov 22
Review: A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic)
The festive favourite returns for a 7th year with a former Doctor in the leads role in what may be the best Christmas show of the season
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 22
Review: Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure (Old Bauble Factory, Waterloo)
A new Christmas tradition emerges in this magical experience for all the family
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 21
Review: The Mongol Khan (London Coliseum)
The ENO open their doors to this epic tragedy centred on the culture and history of Mongolia.
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 17
Review: Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) (Kiln Theatre)
Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift star in this charming new musical which seems familiar yet refreshingly different
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 17
Review: Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen (Bush Theatre)
A comedian talks us through his first real relationship, his difficulty connecting, and the fact that he may be about to kill his boyfriend.
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 16
Review: The Woman in Black (UK Tour)
Lawyer Arthur Kipps enlists the help of a young actor to tell the story of his earlier ghostly encounters in the hope of exorcising his fea
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 15
Review: I Should Be So Lucky (Manchester Opera House/UK Tour)
The Stock Aitken Waterman songbook forms the basis of this harmless if not groundbreaking new musical
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 14
Review: The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show (London Palladium)
The Drag Race duo unite once more for their now annual tradition and this one may just be their best yet.
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 12
Review: 7 Deaths of Maria Callas (London Coliseum)
A performance-art-meets-opera project almost nearly explores the life of one of the greatest operatic stars of all time
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 12
Review: Treason The Musical (Alexandra Palace)
The new musical explodes in its fully staged debut but fails to ignire in a frustrating production
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 11
Review: FLIP! (Soho Theatre)
A new satirical play about the dangers of social media, influencers, friendship and artificial intelligence is a barn storming success
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 10
Review: A Brief History of Chairs (Golden Goose Theatre)
The keynote address of a major conference falls apart as increasingly strange edits are made to the material
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 10
Review: Mates In Chelsea (Royal Court)
A new farce poking fun at posh and rich South Londoners is good for a few laughs but struggles with effective social commentary
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 9
Review: Box of Delights (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)
Christmas magic doesn’t quite materialise in the RSC’s latest festive offering.
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 9
Review: Backstairs Billy (Duke of York's Theatre)
Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton star in this Royal comedy about the Queen Mother and her faithful servant.
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 8
Review: Mandy Patinkin Live In Concert (Lyric Theatre)
The Broadway legend returns to the West End to capture an enraptured audience with his inimitable storytelling and style
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 7
Review: Seize The Cheese! (New Wimbledon Theatre Studio)
Based on the annual cheese rolling competition in Gloucestershire, a group of locals plummet down a deadly hill in this cheesy new musical
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 7
Review: To Have and To Hold (Hampstead Theatre)
A world premiere of a play from an accomplished team somehow manages to feel outdated
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 7
Review: Phantasmogoria (Southwark Playhouse Borough)
A student activist feels increasing unease when invited to a remote location for an important debate in this new political horror
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 6
Review: Rachel Tucker In Concert (Cadogan Hall)
The West End favourite celebrates the release of her new album with a breathtakingly incredible concert
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 6
News: The West End's First Chat Show Comes To London This December
Rachel Tucker, Derren Brown and Andy Nyman all guest on the premiere at the Sondheim Theatre
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 6
Review: Nutcracker (Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre)
A contemporary reimagining of the festive favourite opens at a brand new pop-up in Waterloo
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 3
Review: On Railton Road (Museum of the Home)
The stories of gay squatters in Brixton in the 70s are told imaginatively and with humour and intelligence in this brilliant throwback play
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 3
Review: A View From The Bridge (Rose Theatre Kingston)
In Arthur Miller's classic, a Brooklyn longshoreman houses two immigrants whose arrival brings simmering tensions to the surface
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 3
Review: Bat Boy The Musical In Concert (London Palladium)
The cult classic returned to the West End for one Halloween night in a surreal but mostly successful production
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 3
Review: The Time Traveller's Wife (Apollo Theatre)
The much loved story gets a musical adaptation in the West End with a star creative team
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 3
Album Review: Rachel Tucker - You're Already Home
The musical theatre star releases her 3rd album with a surprising mix of songs
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All That Dazzles
- Nov 2
Review: LIZZIE The Musical (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)
The story of Lizzie Borden is turned into a rock musical in this killer show
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Nov 2
Review: The Interview (Park Theatre)
Jonathan Maitland's new play explores the story behind, and aftermath of, Princess Diana's legs dart Panorama interview with Martin Bashir
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Oct 31
Review: King Lear (Wyndham's Theatre)
Sir Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this highly anticipated production of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.
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All That Dazzles
- Oct 31
Review: West End Musical Halloween (Lyric Theatre)
The West End Musical concert series returns for an all star evening of more treats than tricks
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Sam Waite - Admin
- Oct 31
Review: Sputnik Sweetheart (Arcola Theatre)
Murakami's novel about unrequited feelings and warped identity is adapted for the stage in collaboration with the Japan Foundation
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All That Dazzles
- Oct 30
November Preview: Top 40 Shows This Month
40 of the most sparkling shows to light up your November
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