Reviews

The definitive critical consensus, all in one place.

Welcome to your central hub for London theatre reviews. We don't just provide a single opinion; we curate the leading verdicts from major UK critics—including The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, and The Stage. Our expert Review Round-ups provide a 360-degree view of the biggest West End openings, from star-studded plays to blockbuster musical premieres.

Every major verdict. Every star rating. One convenient place.

Viola’s Room by Punchdrunk – Reviews

Viola's Room by Punchdrunk. Photo by Julian Abrams

5 June 2024

Viola’s Room by Punchdrunk – Reviews

A View From the Bridge starring Dominic West – Reviews Round-up

A View From the Bridge - Dominic West. Photo by Johan Persson

5 June 2024

A View From the Bridge starring Dominic West – Reviews Round-up

Boys From The Blackstuff – Theatre Reviews [Updated]

Barry Sloane, Aron Julius in Boys from the Blackstuff ©Andrew AB Photography

30 May 2024

Boys From The Blackstuff – Theatre Reviews [Updated]

Hamlet starring Eddie Izzard: Reviews Round-up

Hamlet starring Eddie Izzard in London. Photo by Amanda Searle

29 May 2024

Hamlet starring Eddie Izzard: Reviews Round-up

Romeo & Juliet Reviews Round-up – starring Tom Holland

Romeo and Juliet starring Tom Holland. Photo by Marc Brenner

24 May 2024

Romeo & Juliet Reviews Round-up – starring Tom Holland

Jerry’s Girls – Reviews Round-up

Jerry's Girls - Menier Chocolate Factory. Photo by Tristram Kenton

23 May 2024

Jerry’s Girls – Reviews Round-up

Richard III Reviews Round-up – at The Globe starring Michelle Terry

Richard III at Shakespeare's Globe. Michelle Terry. Photo by Marc Brenner

22 May 2024

Richard III Reviews Round-up – at The Globe starring Michelle Terry

Passing Strange – Reviews Round-up

Passing Strange at The Young Vic. Giles Terera and David Albury. Photo by Marc Brenner

22 May 2024

Passing Strange – Reviews Round-up

The Artist – Reviews Round-up

The Artist at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Photo by Mark Senior

21 May 2024

The Artist – Reviews Round-up

Fawlty Towers The Play – Reviews Round-up

Fawlty Towers The Play at the Apollo Theatre. Photo by Hugo Glendinning

15 May 2024

Fawlty Towers The Play – Reviews Round-up

Withnail and I reviews round-up at Birmingham Rep

Two men sitting in a car. Production photo: Withnail and I. Photo by Manuel Harlan

15 May 2024

Withnail and I reviews round-up at Birmingham Rep

People, Places & Things – Reviews Round-up

People, Places and Things - Trafalgar Theatre London. Photo by Marc Brenner

15 May 2024

People, Places & Things – Reviews Round-up

Between Riverside and Crazy in London – Reviews Round-up

Between Riverside and Crazy at Hampstead Theatre. Danny Sapani. Photo by Johan Persson

14 May 2024

Between Riverside and Crazy in London – Reviews Round-up

The Deep Blue Sea starring Tamsin Greig at the Theatre Royal Bath – Reviews Round-up

The Deep Blue Sea. Tamsin Greig and Oliver Chris. Photo by Manuel Harlan

14 May 2024

The Deep Blue Sea starring Tamsin Greig at the Theatre Royal Bath – Reviews Round-up

Twelfth Night at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – Reviews round-up

Twelfth Night at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Photo by Richard Lakos

11 May 2024

Twelfth Night at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – Reviews round-up

Spirited Away at the London Coliseum – Reviews Round-up

Spirited Away at the London Coliseum. Photo by Johan Persson

9 May 2024

Spirited Away at the London Coliseum – Reviews Round-up

Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe 2024 – Reviews Round-up

Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale in Much Ado About Nothing. Shakespeare's Globe. Photo: Marc Brenner

8 May 2024

Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe 2024 – Reviews Round-up

Machinal Reviews Round-up

Machinal - coming to The Old Vic. Photo by Foteini Christofilopoulou

30 April 2024

Machinal Reviews Round-up

Minority Report Reviews Round-up

Minority Report at the Lyric Hammersmith London. Photo by Marc Brenner

30 April 2024

Minority Report Reviews Round-up

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) – Review Round-up [Updated]

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Criterion Theatre London. Photo - Tristram Kenton

24 April 2024

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) – Review Round-up [Updated]

Love’s Labour’s Lost starring Luke Thompson – Review Round-up

Luke Thompson and cast in Love’s Labour’s Lost. Photo by Johan Persson

19 April 2024

Love’s Labour’s Lost starring Luke Thompson – Review Round-up

The Ballad of Hattie and James – Review Round-up

Sophie Thompson on stage arms raised in The Ballad of Hattie and James - Photo by Mark Senior

19 April 2024

The Ballad of Hattie and James – Review Round-up

Player Kings Review Round-up starring Ian McKellen

Player Kings. Ian McKellen (Falstaff). Photo by Manuel Harlan

12 April 2024

Player Kings Review Round-up starring Ian McKellen

Long Day’s Journey Into Night starring Brian Cox – Reviews Round-up

Long Day's Journey Into Night. Brian Cox. Photo by Johan Persson

3 April 2024

Long Day’s Journey Into Night starring Brian Cox – Reviews Round-up