London theatre reviews from UK newspaper The Observer.
Here’s a selection of reviews of London shows from the theatre and arts critics at The Observer newspaper.
The chief theatre critic at The Observer is Susannah Clapp.
See below for a full run-down of star ratings and theatre opinions about West End shows in London from The Observer.
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