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.

Power of Sail at the Menier Chocolate Factory – Reviews Round-up

Power of Sail - Julian Ovenden (Charles Nichols), Tanya Franks (Amy). Photo by Manuel Harlan

30 March 2024

Power of Sail at the Menier Chocolate Factory – Reviews Round-up

MJ The Musical London reviews Round-up

MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre. Photo by Johan Persson

28 March 2024

MJ The Musical London reviews Round-up

Opening Night Reviews Round-up – starring Sheridan Smith

Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith. Photo by Jan Versweyveld

27 March 2024

Opening Night Reviews Round-up – starring Sheridan Smith

Mind Mangler London Reviews Round-up

Mind Mangler West End 2024 - Henry Lewis. Photo by Pamela Raith

25 March 2024

Mind Mangler London Reviews Round-up

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy – Reviews Round-up

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy. Mohammed Mansaray. Photo by Johan Persson

18 March 2024

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy – Reviews Round-up

Harry Clarke at The Ambassadors Theatre – Reviews round-up

Actor Billy Crudup standing with arms outstretched. Blue background.

14 March 2024

Harry Clarke at The Ambassadors Theatre – Reviews round-up

Nye at the National Theatre – Reviews round-up

Michael Sheen in Nye . Man dressed in pyjamas looking straight on

7 March 2024

Nye at the National Theatre – Reviews round-up

The Duchess of Malfi at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – Reviews Round-up

The Duchess of Malfi - Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Francesca Mills. Photo by Marc Brenner

5 March 2024

The Duchess of Malfi at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – Reviews Round-up

Standing at the Sky’s Edge – Reviews Round-up [Updated]

Standing at the Sky's Edge - Gillian Lynne Theatre London. Photo by Brinkhoff Moegenburg

29 February 2024

Standing at the Sky’s Edge – Reviews Round-up [Updated]

Nachtland at the Young Vic – Reviews Round-up

Nachtland at the Young Vic. John Heffernan & Jenna Augen. Photo by Ellie Kurttz

29 February 2024

Nachtland at the Young Vic – Reviews Round-up

The Human Body – Reviews Round-up

The Human Body at the Donmar Warehouse. Photo by Marc Brenner

28 February 2024

The Human Body – Reviews Round-up

The Merchant of Venice 1936 Reviews [Updated]

The Merchant of Venice 1936. Photo by Marc Brenner

26 February 2024

The Merchant of Venice 1936 Reviews [Updated]

The Big Life – Reviews round-up

Karl Queensborough, Nathanael Campbell, Juliet Agnes, Ashley Samuels & Khalid Daley in The Big Life at Theatre Royal Stratford East. Photo Mark Senior

23 February 2024

The Big Life – Reviews round-up

Hir starring Felicity Huffman – Reviews Round-up

HIR at Park Theatre - Starring Felicity Huffman. Photo by Pamela Raith

22 February 2024

Hir starring Felicity Huffman – Reviews Round-up

Hadestown London Reviews Round-up

Hadestown - Lyric Theatre London. Gloria Onitiri and the company. Photo by Marc Brenner

22 February 2024

Hadestown London Reviews Round-up

An Enemy of the People starring Matt Smith – Reviews Round-up

An Enemy of the People at the Duke of York's Theatre London. Matt Smith. Photo by Manuel Harlan

21 February 2024

An Enemy of the People starring Matt Smith – Reviews Round-up

Dear Octopus – Reviews Round-up

Dear Octopus at the National Theatre. Lindsay Duncan. Photo by Marc Brenner

20 February 2024

Dear Octopus – Reviews Round-up

The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook – Reviews Round-up

The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook. Photo by Marc Brenner

16 February 2024

The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook – Reviews Round-up

The Hills of California Reviews Round-up

The Hills of California. Photo by Mark Douet

8 February 2024

The Hills of California Reviews Round-up

Bronco Billy Reviews Round-up

Bronco Billy The Musical at Charing Cross Theatre. Photo by The Other Richard

7 February 2024

Bronco Billy Reviews Round-up

Till the Stars Come Down Reviews Round-up – National Theatre London

Till the Stars Come Down - National Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan

5 February 2024

Till the Stars Come Down Reviews Round-up – National Theatre London

A Mirror Reviews Round-up ★★★★ [Updated]

A Mirror - Almeida Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner

2 February 2024

A Mirror Reviews Round-up ★★★★ [Updated]

Othello at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – Reviews Round-up

Othello - Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Photo by Johan Persson

31 January 2024

Othello at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – Reviews Round-up

Plaza Suite Reviews – Starring Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick

Plaza Suite at the Savoy Theatre - Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick. Photo by Marc Brenner

29 January 2024

Plaza Suite Reviews – Starring Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick