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Featured shows
FEATURED SHOW: ‘Spell-binding’, ‘jaw-dropping’ Coventry-set May Queen is back. Read the reviews!
26th June 2022Have you read the reviews for Frankie Meredith's May Queen yet? Originally premiered last year as part of Paines Plough's Roundabout season, this 'spell-binding' piece set in Coventry is now back for one week only at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre. Book before it's too… .. Read more
‘The idea was really rooted in Coventry’: Frankie Meredith on her play May Queen, now returning to Belgrade Theatre
18th June 2022Originally premiered last year as part of Paines Plough’s acclaimed Roundabout Season, May Queen returns to Coventry's Belgrade Theatre for a strictly limited season. Midlands writer Frankie Meredith tells us more about the modern folk tale and how growing up in Coventry influenced… .. Read more
Other recent articles
‘Refreshing take on a tale as old as time’: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – London Palladium ★★★★
4th July 2022London Palladium – until 17 September 2022 Alan Menken’s classic score is shown off to its best in this suitably charming production based on Disney’s animated film. Heading to London for a limited season as part of its UK tour, this… .. Read more
‘Two spectacular performances’: Switch_MCR Double Bill – Manchester ★★★★★
3rd July 202253Two, Manchester – until 9 July 2022 Guest reviewer: Rebecca Hampson Switch_MCR are a Manchester-based theatre company creating new and exciting accessible work. The company was founded by Royal Exchange Young Company members and is now one of the biggest… .. Read more
‘I hope some bigger theatre gets the bottle to pick up this production’: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR OPERA] – Park Theatre ★★★★★
3rd July 2022Park Theatre, London – until 9 July 2022 In a spirit of joyful pastiche, it’s a Sweeney-Todd sound that opens the show: “Prepare! To be made Aware! Of the most successful Labour Premier! Now a Millionaire!” The deathbed scene, with… .. Read more
‘A show to lift your spirits’: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN – Touring
2nd July 2022Touring – reviewed at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London Based on the iconic 1952 musical film featuring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor, Singin’ in the Rain has both a great pedigree and a lot to live up to.… .. Read more
‘A heartfelt epic play’: THE FELLOWSHIP – Hampstead Theatre
2nd July 2022Hampstead Theatre, London – until 23 July 2022 I live in Brixton, south London. A few days ago, the borough’s aptly named Windrush Square hosted events which celebrated the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants. With Windrush Day being… .. Read more
‘An undeniably fine piece of theatre’: MAD HOUSE – Ambassadors Theatre ★★★★
1st July 2022Ambassadors Theatre, London – until 4 September 2022 If conflict be the essence of great drama, then American writer Theresa Rebeck is serving up something akin to a modern masterpiece with this world premiere. While not a masterpiece perhaps –… .. Read more
‘Gregory Doran doing what he does better than any of his generation’: RICHARD III – Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon ★★★★★
1st July 2022Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon – until 8 October 2022 The winter of discontent made glorious summer is ushered in with a wild conga round the stage under helium balloons, one of which the newest RSC Richard furiously squeaks and… .. Read more
‘Lovely hybrid between audiobook & theatre experience’: KISSES ON A POSTCARD (Online Show)
30th June 2022Terence Frisby’s memoir with music by Gordon Clyde, Martin Wheatley and others, and lyrics by Dominic Frisby, Clyde and more is the story of wartime evacuees in Cornwall from the perspective of young Terry. Streaming in two versions, a concept album… .. Read more
‘The whole thing sings’: CANCELLING SOCRATES – Jermyn Street Theatre
30th June 2022Jermyn Street Theatre, London – until 2 July 2022 Fascinating to see how, despite many light tempting fatuities and sentimentalities onscreen and onstage, and the countercurrents of self conscious experiment and virtuous nagging at the heavier end, you can still… .. Read more
‘Gripping & insightful piece of theatre’: EVELYN – Southwark Playhouse
29th June 2022Southwark Playhouse, London – until 16 July 2022 Tom Ratcliffe’s compelling play challenges our thoughts and opinions to great effect, while also offering a raw emotional experience. How would react if you discovered someone who gave a false alibi to… .. Read more