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Reviewing 'Birdsong' at the Birmingham Rep: Songs of Praise for This Wartime Tale
Rachel Wagstaff’s writing shines in this adaptation that expertly blends theatre with a classic wartime story.
Rowan McDonnell
Feb 53 min read


Magnificent, Miniature, More Than Theatre: Reviewing 'Five Lines' at the Barbican
★★★★ | Five Lines  is a celebration of technical craftsmanship, dissolving concepts of what most believe to be a typical ‘theatre’...
Roxy-Moon Dahal Hodson
Feb 33 min read


STRAND Mag's 6 Recommendations for London's Dance Spring Season
If there exists a selection of productions that exemplify the London dance scene's versatility and exceptional quality, it is these six...
Rose de t’Serclaes
Feb 24 min read


Royal Opera House Review: The Royal Ballet Blooms Into Its Spring Season With 'Onegin'
John Cranko treats the novel and the opera of 'Onegin' with respect while adapting some elements for the ballet stage.
Rose de t’Serclaes
Jan 294 min read


STRAND Mag's 101 Guide for Going to the Ballet
A format that I love for ballet newcomers is mixed bills, where a company presents multiple works, each between 10 and 30 minutes.
Rose de t’Serclaes
Jan 215 min read


The End of the Beginning: ‘Death and the Cat’ at Drayton Arms Pub Theatre
This pub theatre debutante is a real knockout that hits the mark in both comedy and depth.
Sophie-May Ward-Marchbank
Jan 183 min read


When Humans and Humanoids Land on a Dystopian Southbank: a Q&A With the Director of 'The Employees'
"I thought about how to find a visual representation of what humanoid life would be, and that’s how I decided to dual-role the actors."
Hannah Durkin
Jan 106 min read


Donmar Review: Under the Dark Starry Sky, 'Great Comet of 1812' Ruminates What Is Seen (and Not) in a Theatre Show About Theatre
Chumisa Dornford-May gives us a Natasha who is equal parts endearing and frustratingly naïve.
Er Kay Lynn
Dec 19, 20243 min read


‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’ Review: The Lowry’s Dickensian Tale Has Dance Numbers and A Female Scrooge? Yes it works.
Moore’s performance as the close-fisted Scrooge impresses with masterful comic timing and beautifully versatile vocals.
Georgia Gibson
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Sh!t-faced Showtime Review: A "Pissedmas" Cocktail of Fun and Giggles, But It's Not Quite There
Admittedly, there are some hilarious moments, but the joke gets old fast.
Gillian Choy
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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