This was easily my favourite new show of 2023 when it first appeared at the Southwark Playhouse. 18 months later, with a slightly tightened script and a new cast, the Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassador’s Theatre is going to be the big hit of 2025. It asks: what if life came with […]
Nick Hyde’s “Double Act” at Southwark Playhouse is a darkly comedic exploration of a man’s internal struggle, brought to life through a unique two-hander performance. The play delves into the complexities of mental health, using the dynamic of a classic comedy duo to personify the protagonist’s conflicting thoughts. The premise is deceptively simple: a young […]
Imagine Succession’s Logan Roy gate-crashing a UN climate summit with the swagger of someone who thinks commas are weapons and loopholes are art. That’s Kyoto at Soho Place: a play where bureaucrats argue over adjectives like their lives depend on it (spoiler: they do) and oil lobbyists smirk like Bond villains who’ve swapped martinis for […]
As Cher Horowitz might say, “Ugh, as if!” you’d miss this fabulously fun West End adaptation of Clueless. Based on Amy Heckerling’s 1995 cult classic film—a modern-day Jane Austen tale wrapped in plaid skirts and knee-high socks—this musical is a high-energy romp through Beverly Hills that’s equal parts camp and charm. It’s got drama, laughs, […]
Even though it’s only February, Canned Goods at Southwark Playhouse has probably already got the (imaginary) award for Most Disturbing Play of 2025 in the, ahem, can. Canned Goods is a gripping drama that delves into one of World War II’s most obscure yet pivotal moments: the Nazi operation ‘Grandmother Died’, where German forces staged […]
Alright, theatre aficionado, get ready to dive into the wonderfully wacky world of One Man Musical at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. This isn’t your typical Andrew Lloyd Webber tribute show. Forget the usual reverence; this production is a hilarious roast, lovingly crafted by the comedic duo Flo & Joan and brought to life by the talented […]
As you step into the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End, get ready to be transported to Hawkins, Indiana, where the ordinary and extraordinary collide. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is an immersive theatrical experience that delves into the origins of terror and mystery that would later define its iconic characters. Conceived by Matt and […]
This adaptation of Sophocles’ timeless tragedy is like trying to solve the Sphinx’s riddle all over again—except this time, it’s not just about answering ‘what walks on four legs in the morning?’ but also figuring out how dance and drama can tango together without stepping on each other’s toes. The story unfolds in Thebes. Oedipus (played […]
Mike Leigh’s revitalised production of The Pirates of Penzance at the English National Opera’s Coliseum is a fun, but ultimately unsatisfying testament to the enduring charm of Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1879 comic opera. At its heart, The Pirates of Penzance is a parody of Victorian propriety, poking fun at the rigid class structures and moral […]
The latest revival of The Producers at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London’s West End proves that some classic musicals never go out of style. This uproarious tale follows the misadventures of Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer, and his anxious accountant, Leo Bloom. Together, they hatch a ludicrous plan to create the worst musical […]