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Who Killed Marilyn reviews: critics agree the Blonde Bombshell is best left alone
Who Killed Marilyn?Mars Sams & Pixie Lott (centre). Photo by Pamela Raith
24 August 2026

Who Killed Marilyn reviews: critics agree the Blonde Bombshell is best left alone

As You Like It Reviews: critics agree it’s a delightful romp that stays in the shallow end
The company in As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe. Photos by Marc Brenner
24 August 2026

As You Like It Reviews: critics agree it’s a delightful romp that stays in the shallow end

Abigail’s Party Reviews: critics agree Outhwaite is a tour de force as Beverley in Mike Leigh’s classic
Omar Malik, Tamzin Outhwiate and Pandora Colin in Abigails Party. Photo by Ellie Kurtz
20 August 2026

Abigail’s Party Reviews: critics agree Outhwaite is a tour de force as Beverley in Mike Leigh’s classic

Death Note Reviews: an ambitious and entertaining spectacle with winning performances
Xander Pang (Light) and Cast of Death Note The Musical. Photo by Manuel Harlan
12 August 2026

Death Note Reviews: an ambitious and entertaining spectacle with winning performances

How the Other Half Loves Reviews: Roger Allam dazzles in a masterful Ayckbourn revival 
Two actors on a dark stage, the man holding a red corded phone and both looking surprised or concerned.
12 August 2026

How the Other Half Loves Reviews: Roger Allam dazzles in a masterful Ayckbourn revival 

Game of Thrones: The Mad King reviews: an epic spectacle that captivates fans and newbies alike
George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King. Photo by Johan Persson
10 August 2026

Game of Thrones: The Mad King reviews: an epic spectacle that captivates fans and newbies alike

Cats Reviews: Drew McOnie’s Regent’s Park revival casts a magical spell
CATS. Patricia Zhou (Cassandra), Jack Wilcox (Munkustrap) and cast. Photo by Mark Senior.
7 August 2026

Cats Reviews: Drew McOnie’s Regent’s Park revival casts a magical spell

I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical Reviews: critics say the songs shimmer but the show falls flat
I'm Every Woman The Chaka Khan Musical - Alexandra Burke. Photo by Danny Kaan
5 August 2026

I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical Reviews: critics say the songs shimmer but the show falls flat

Now You See Me Live Reviews: the magic is spectacular but critics felt it’s overshadowed by the production elements
Stage magic show: a glass-fronted cabinet on a wheeled frame is suspended by chains, with a performer inside, while two assistants and a camera operator work under blue spotlights.
4 August 2026

Now You See Me Live Reviews: the magic is spectacular but critics felt it’s overshadowed by the production elements

Tao of Glass reviews: critics enchanted by Phelim McDermott’s love letter to Philip Glass
Actor in a crumpled-paper costume on a dark stage, reaching toward the light under a spotlight.
4 August 2026

Tao of Glass reviews: critics enchanted by Phelim McDermott’s love letter to Philip Glass

Love’s Labour’s Lost reviews: critics split over the Globe’s flamenco-fuelled Shakespeare
Loves Labours Lost cast at the Globe
30 July 2026

Love’s Labour’s Lost reviews: critics split over the Globe’s flamenco-fuelled Shakespeare

The Oresteia Reviews: the performances are stellar, but critics are divided on the creative elements
Mary-Louise Parker, David Morrissey, Archie Madekwe, Tom Glynn-Carney in The Oresteia at the Bridge Theatre. Photo by Johan Persson
15 July 2026

The Oresteia Reviews: the performances are stellar, but critics are divided on the creative elements

Jesus Christ Superstar reviews: spectacular staging and sound, but critics mixed on whether Sam Ryder delivers dramatically
Sam Ryder as Jesus and the company of Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo by Johan Persson
8 July 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar reviews: spectacular staging and sound, but critics mixed on whether Sam Ryder delivers dramatically

Pride the Musical Reviews: an uplifting story, but critics are divided on the delivery
Jhon Lumsden (Mark), Matthew Durkan (Mike) and Chris Jenkins (Gethin) in Pride at the National Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan
26 June 2026

Pride the Musical Reviews: an uplifting story, but critics are divided on the delivery

Cyrano de Bergerac Reviews: critics agree it’s equal parts exquisite and heartbreaking
Robert Jackson (Arnauld), Philip Cumbus (Le Bret), Christian Patterson (Ragueneau), Adrian Lester (Cyrano), Matt Mordak (Valvert / Pierre) in Cyrano de Bergerac (Royal Shakespeare Company) at the Noël Coward Theatre. Photo: © Marc Brenner.
26 June 2026

Cyrano de Bergerac Reviews: critics agree it’s equal parts exquisite and heartbreaking

Sinatra the Musical Reviews: standout performances but critics say script lacking depth
Sinatra The Musical. Featuring the entire company. Photography by Birgit and Ralf Brinkhoff.
25 June 2026

Sinatra the Musical Reviews: standout performances but critics say script lacking depth

The Truth Reviews: An entertaining romp that doesn’t dig too deep
The Truth Production Photos Credit Johan Persson
25 June 2026

The Truth Reviews: An entertaining romp that doesn’t dig too deep

The Misanthrope Reviews: Oh delivers, but critics find the play has more bark than bite
Paul Chahidi (John), Rina Fatania (Indira), Sandra Oh (Alice) and Freddie MacBruce (Allen) in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner
24 June 2026

The Misanthrope Reviews: Oh delivers, but critics find the play has more bark than bite

Much Ado About Nothing reviews: a joyful, crowd-pleasing summer hit at Shakespeare’s Globe
Much Ado About Nothing starring Pippa Nixon & Ken Nwosu (Photos supplied)
22 June 2026

Much Ado About Nothing reviews: a joyful, crowd-pleasing summer hit at Shakespeare’s Globe

Glengarry Glen Ross reviews: strong performances but critics divided on all-female revival
Rosa Salazar (Roma) and Dorothea Myer-Bennett (Williamson) in Glengarry Glen Ross at The Old Vic (2026). Photo by Manuel Harlan
18 June 2026

Glengarry Glen Ross reviews: strong performances but critics divided on all-female revival

High Society reviews: sitcom star Felicity Kendal shines in lavish revival
High Society - Barbican, London. Photo by Pamela Raith
4 June 2026

High Society reviews: sitcom star Felicity Kendal shines in lavish revival

War Horse reviews: just as magical and moving after 19 years
Felicity Donnelly, Lewis McBean, Matthew Lawrence, Alexandra Donnachie, Chris Milford and Andrew Keay in War Horse. Photo: Brinkhoff Moegenburg
3 June 2026

War Horse reviews: just as magical and moving after 19 years

Beetlejuice the Musical reviews: the cast dazzles but the show leaves critics wanting more
Beetlejuice The Musical - London. Photo by Johan Persson
29 May 2026

Beetlejuice the Musical reviews: the cast dazzles but the show leaves critics wanting more

Equus reviews: Toby Stephens is superb in intimate revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Two men face off on a dark stage: a young man in a striped t-shirt and an older man in a brown blazer and glasses.
19 May 2026

Equus reviews: Toby Stephens is superb in intimate revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory

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