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REVIEW: & Juliet – Theatre Royal – Nottingham
The UK tour staging of & Juliet playing at Theatre Royal Nottingham this week delivers an empowering and modern twist in the classic Shakespearean tale Romeo and Juliet, injecting it with with uplifting energy and a playlist of popular pop anthems. This musical reframes Juliet’s story which allows her to choose her own path through life beyond…
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REVIEW: Murder on the Orient Express – Theatre Royal – Nottingham
There’s something enduringly delightful about an Agatha Christie mystery: the tight plotting, the complex web of motives, and the slow, satisfying unfurling of the truth. Murder on the Orient Express, in this new UK and Ireland touring production adapted by Ken Ludwig and directed by Lucy Bailey, proves no exception to that rule — a…
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REVIEW: Beyond Unity – People’s Theatre – Camden
Stepping into Beyond Unity feels less like entering a conventional theatre piece and more like plunging headfirst into a whirlwind of sensation, thought, and lived experience. Alex Draghici’s one-woman performance is a bold, unflinching exploration of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), blending comedy, movement, sound, and visual art into an experience that is as disorienting as…
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REVIEW: War Horse – Regent Theatre – Stoke-on-Trent
War Horse first exploded onto stage at the National Theatre in 2007 and the current touring production shows why, nearly twenty years later, it is still playing to capacity audiences around the world. It is a story that depicts the First World War on all its scales, from the nightmarish monstrosities of field artillery and…
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REVIEW: Calamity Jane – Opera House – Manchester
Based on the classic 1953 Warner Bros. film, Calamity Jane tells the story of the brash and outspoken frontierswoman of Deadwood City, whose larger-than-life personality often gets her into trouble. Set against the backdrop of the American Wild West, the story blends comedy, drama, and classic musical numbers like “The Deadwood Stage” and “Secret Love”.…
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REVIEW: Twelfth Night – Royal Shakespeare Theatre – Stratford-Upon-Avon
Prasanna Puwanarajah’s Twelfth Night, now playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, is a production that trades festive exuberance for introspective melancholy, offering a bold yet uneven interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. While its inventive approach yields moments of brilliance, it struggles with tonal inconsistency and pacing, particularly in the first half. Puwanarajah…
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REVIEW: Dick Whittington – Regent Theatre – Stoke-on-Trent
Dick Whittington at the Regent Theatre is an undeniable triumph, delivering a magical mix of humour, heart, and dazzling performances that cements Stoke’s panto as one of the highlights of the festive season. With a cast led by the beloved Jonathan Wilkes, celebrating 20 years of panto in his hometown, this production is a love…
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REVIEW: Little Shop of Horrors – Crucible – Sheffield
Amy Hodge’s adaptation of Little Shop of Horrors at the Crucible Theatre offers moments of charm and creativity, but its overall execution struggles to match the brilliance of its source material. While the production delivers flashes of hilarity and some outstanding performances, it falters in establishing a cohesive and impactful directorial vision. At its core,…
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REVIEW: Peter Pan – Theatre Royal – Nottingham
The Theatre Royal Nottingham’s festive production of Peter Pan is a vibrant and entertaining pantomime that offers plenty of laughs and visual spectacle. Though it veers away from the original story, presenting more of a sequel than a traditional retelling, this show is still a delight. A remarkable highlight of the evening was the last-minute performance by…
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REVIEW: Only Fools and Horses The Musical – Regent Theatre – Stoke-on-Trent
Stepping into the Regent Theatre for “Only Fools and Horses The Musical” feels like reuniting with old friends. The beloved Trotter family and their eccentric entourage have leapt from the small screen to the stage, bringing with them the heart and humor that made the original BBC series a national treasure. This production, part of…
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