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.

Cloud 9 reviews: critics hail a “ferocious takedown” of Victorian imperialism, but one questions whether its content has aged well

Woman in a dramatic black gown seated on a white rug outdoors, with two wicker baskets beside her in a dimly lit forest setting.

11 November 2026

Cloud 9 reviews: critics hail a “ferocious takedown” of Victorian imperialism, but one questions whether its content has aged well

The Lives of Others Reviews: Keira Knightley’s return draws praise for the staging but a divided verdict

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2 November 2026

The Lives of Others Reviews: Keira Knightley’s return draws praise for the staging but a divided verdict

Girls Reviews: critics praise the young cast and powerful subject but are divided on the staging

Sewa Zamba in Girls. Photo by Helen Murray

28 October 2026

Girls Reviews: critics praise the young cast and powerful subject but are divided on the staging

High School Musical Reviews: critics agree it’s an energetic and beguiling production

Tobias Turley (Troy Bolton) and the cast of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Photo by Matt Crockett

21 October 2026

High School Musical Reviews: critics agree it’s an energetic and beguiling production

Martin Guerre Reviews: critics say Warchus’s stripped-back revival is skilful but the material still falls short

The cast of Martin Guerre 2. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

21 October 2026

Martin Guerre Reviews: critics say Warchus’s stripped-back revival is skilful but the material still falls short

The Cherry Orchard Reviews: critics praise Kristin Scott Thomas, but split on Stephen Mangan

Two women in vintage dresses smiling on a stage, with a musician in the background.

14 October 2026

The Cherry Orchard Reviews: critics praise Kristin Scott Thomas, but split on Stephen Mangan

RENT reviews: critics praise a standout ensemble as Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo makes his West End debut

Energetic stage show with a center-stage singer, dancers in front, and a live band on a balcony, under warm lights and banners that read “Life Cafe” and “Enjoy Life Every Day.”

9 October 2026

RENT reviews: critics praise a standout ensemble as Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo makes his West End debut

Into the Woods reviews: critics agree the West End transfer keeps its magic

Woman in a feathered gown stands between two trees in a dark forest, arms extended, looking upward.

8 October 2026

Into the Woods reviews: critics agree the West End transfer keeps its magic

Hay Fever reviews: “veeeery odd” to one critic, “cleverly done” to another

An older couple smiles, leaning close together at a dining table with silverware and a glass of orange juice, dressed in vintage style.

2 October 2026

Hay Fever reviews: “veeeery odd” to one critic, “cleverly done” to another

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? reviews: critics hail Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup as “electric,” but some feel it is too long

Gillian Anderson and Josh Dylan in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at @sohoplace

1 October 2026

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? reviews: critics hail Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup as “electric,” but some feel it is too long

The Standard of Living reviews: “a belter” to some critics, “a colossal yawn” to others

Stage scene with three actors in period costume: left man in a vest speaks, center man in tan smiles, right woman in white embraces him against a pink curtain backdrop.

30 September 2026

The Standard of Living reviews: “a belter” to some critics, “a colossal yawn” to others

Tru Reviews: Jesse Tyler Ferguson dazzles as Truman Capote but critics say the play doesn’t match him

Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote in Tru, wearing a navy velvet jacket, straw hat and bow tie while speaking on a corded telephone, with the audience seated behind him on stage.

28 September 2026

Tru Reviews: Jesse Tyler Ferguson dazzles as Truman Capote but critics say the play doesn’t match him

The Last Ship reviews: Sting anchors an ambitious but uneven West End debut

Actor in blue coveralls sings center stage in an industrial set, with crew members nearby.

24 September 2026

The Last Ship reviews: Sting anchors an ambitious but uneven West End debut

Fences Reviews: critics enjoyed Ray Fearon’s performance, but are split on whether the pacing pays off

Woman in yellow dress smiling up at a man while they're sat on a house porch

17 September 2026

Fences Reviews: critics enjoyed Ray Fearon’s performance, but are split on whether the pacing pays off

Thelma & Louise reviews: critics love the leads, but are divided on score and pacing

Two women stand on a dim stage, holding hands, while a man in silhouette watches from the foreground.

17 September 2026

Thelma & Louise reviews: critics love the leads, but are divided on score and pacing

Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy Reviews – Intense and brilliantly funny, but critics have mixed feelings about the ending

Police officer in black gear confronts a woman in a white dress, pointing a finger during a tense exchange in an indoor setting.

14 September 2026

Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy Reviews – Intense and brilliantly funny, but critics have mixed feelings about the ending

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf reviews: a moving, stripped-back production that some critics wanted more room to breathe

(L-R) Nadine Higgin, Cherrelle Skeete, Ibilola Rossi, Tatenda Naomi Matsvai and Alex Thomas-Smith in for colored girls... at The Yard Theatre Photo by Camilla Greenwell

14 September 2026

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf reviews: a moving, stripped-back production that some critics wanted more room to breathe

Tartuffe (Remixed) Reviews: Mark Rylance is a magnificent villain in Darren Raymond’s exhilarating remix

Two actors share a secretive moment on a theater stage, the man in a dark suit holding a brown notebook while the woman in a polka-dot dress and blue beret leans in close.

11 September 2026

Tartuffe (Remixed) Reviews: Mark Rylance is a magnificent villain in Darren Raymond’s exhilarating remix

The Children reviews: the cast give strong performances, but critics are split on whether the play still delivers

Couple at a kitchen table; woman leans over, smiling as she hugs the seated man over a glass of wine.

11 September 2026

The Children reviews: the cast give strong performances, but critics are split on whether the play still delivers

Kimberly Akimbo reviews: critics say Maria Friedman triumphs in a rapturously received UK premiere

Woman in a Labyrinth shirt and beaded necklace sits cross‑legged in a library, talking with a person in a camo jacket.

10 September 2026

Kimberly Akimbo reviews: critics say Maria Friedman triumphs in a rapturously received UK premiere

The Story reviews: the performances are sharp but critics are divided on whether it hits the mark

The Story cast at the National Theatre. Photo by Feruza Afewerki

4 September 2026

The Story reviews: the performances are sharp but critics are divided on whether it hits the mark

Electra/Persona reviews: Blanchett and Hoss dazzle, but critics are divided on whether the concept lands

Cate Blanchett (Alma) and Nina Hoss (Elisabeth) in Electra Persona at the National Theatre. Photo by Monika Rittershaus

2 September 2026

Electra/Persona reviews: Blanchett and Hoss dazzle, but critics are divided on whether the concept lands

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