⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A passionate, surprisingly politcal celebration of culture and copla.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In 1950's London, a group of Carribbean immigrants navigate loneliness, racism, and deep bonds of solidarity.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This musical showcase celebrated some of the best tearjerkers in theatre with a few unexpected choices thrown in

⭐️⭐️⭐️ A visually arresting technical masterpiece whose story doesn't live up to the spectacle.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After an acclaimed run last year, the political thriller set at the 1997 climate conference comes to the West End

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The female gaze comes front and centre in this empowering one-woman show

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A clown imagines his funeral in a creative and innovative spectacle, providing a joyous & surprisingly life-affirming experience

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Joyfully Jewish anarchy with a relentlessly funny script at its core.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ This world premiere stage adaptation is full of potential but doesn't quite fulfil its promise

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lionel Bart’s classic returns in a glorious production that had me begging for more

⭐️⭐️⭐️ The one-man-play returns to London in a touching portrayal of a man trying to reconcile his faith, personal struggles & aspirations

⭐️⭐️⭐️ An uneven yet thought-provoking adaptation of Shaw’s The Devil’s Disciple, tackling colonialism, family feuds, and moral ambiguity.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A magical show for children, families, and anyone who never grew up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jean Genet’s classic is revived in a tense though uneven production

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The story of the movie Titanic gets played out like you've never seen before in a show bound to make waves in the West End

⭐️⭐️ This satirical play about an acting agency seemingly being overthrown by aliens doesn't seem to know what it is just yet

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The biopic of Robbie Williams takes an unconventional approach with utterly compelling results

The best new shows opening in the West End and all over the UK in January 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A visually stunning festive performance by the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

All of the highs and lows from the last twelve months of theatre summarised

My top 20 plays, top 10 concerts and top 20 musicals in a packed and exciting year

70 of the best plays and musicals to catch in the West End and all over the UK in 2025.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The music of Dolly Parton hits London in this fun, feel-good and fabulous new musical

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Broadway musical makes its London debut in a striking production

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jamie Lloyd’s Shakespeare season kicks off with a star turn from a Hollywood A-lister to unexpected results.

⭐️⭐️ A lesser-known Sondheim musical following the infamous Mizner brothers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ The musical based on the classic TV series returns to London but isn't quite as cushty as it was in the West End

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An aching, sensual, and wholly original take on Cyrano de Bergerac.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ This unashamedly highbrow play has some top class performances but is a bit too smart for its own good

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tennessee Williams' classic gets the Rebecca Frecknall treatment in this urgent and captivating new production

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Puccini's timeless and tragic opera returns for the festive season.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The music of Stephen Sondheim is celebrated in this show directed by and starring one of his Old Friends

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic gets its own twist in this new production

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After a decade of sold out shows in New York, the shot-for-shot parody of Jurassic Park makes its London debut

⭐️⭐️ A festive favourite struggled to make us believe on the Manchester stage.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A giant joy of a pantomime lands at New Wimbledon Theatre

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A mix of humour and melancholy makes for a total delight in this Shakespeare comedy balanced well with bittersweet undertones

⭐️⭐️⭐️ An underwater adventure putting its own tailspin on the classic children's story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ True beauty makes itself known at Richmond Theatre's annual festive delight.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lillian Hellman’s family drama is revived in an urgent new production featuring a spellbinding lead performance.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A unique theatrical experience exploring the life and tragedies of an entertainment icon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy is anything but a flop

⭐️⭐️⭐️ A marvellously messy drag spin on the boy who never grew up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ A madcap adaptation of the tragic 19th century novel. Cheeky and charming.

Everything you need to know from the first night of this splash hit musical

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The festive favourite returns to the stage in this dream production that will leave you feeling merry and bright

⭐️⭐️⭐️ A joyously queer musical exudes vibrancy despite its scattered drawbacks.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clive Rowe wows once again in Hackney's annual spectacular.

⭐️⭐️Follow the breadcrumb trail to Shakespeare’s Globe for this twist on a fairytale classic

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Salisbury Playhouse’s festive offering is anything but a snoozefest.