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A Play Devoid of Playfulness? 'Barcelona' at the Duke of York's Explained
A keen sense of relatability propels 'Barcelona' forward, for comedy thrives on real-world relatability and is redundant in its absence.
Hannah Sugars
Feb 85 min read


'Second Best' Review: Play About Fame and Fate Fails to Shine at Riverside Studios, But Leaves Food for Thought
This monologue only allows a few moments of true reflection to shine through, but Butterfield does good work with the material he's given.
Gillian Choy
Feb 73 min read


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


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


A Review For 'The Producers': A Satiric Masterpiece, A (Not-So-)Surprise Smash
Marber’s great accomplishment is his ability to preserve the essence of a great big Broadway musical in this intimate space.
Ashley New
Dec 13, 20245 min read
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