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Släpstick: Schërzo ★★★★☆

I walked into the wonderful Wilton’s Music Hall – one of the loveliest venues in London, but in the middle of bloody nowhere – expecting to hate this show. Classical music mixed with slapstick, said the promotional material. And how wrong I was. I loved every one of the 100 minutes of it (even though […]

The Boys From Syracuse ★★☆☆☆

The classic 1930s musical by Rodgers & Hart (yes, that’s the same Richard Rodgers who later teamed up with Oscar Hammerstein) The Boys From Syracuse is based on Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. At the time, as one of the earliest musicals to adapt a Shakespearean play, this production offered a fresh take on a […]

The Rocky Horror Picture Show ★★★★☆

If you don’t love Rocky Horror, where have you been? And anyway, if you don’t love it, you’ll hate it. It’s the most marmite show on the face of the Earth. This cultural phenomen continues to captivate viewers with its unique blend of camp, horror, and rock ‘n’ roll. The current UK tour brings the […]

Hamilton ★★★★★

The musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, took Broadway and the West End by storm when it opened, and continues to do so. This innovative retelling of the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, has been hailed as a groundbreaking, remarkable show that truly is a masterpiece of theatre. The story follows Alexander Hamilton, […]

Mean Girls ★★★★★

Get in, losers! Mean Girls has finally made its much-anticipated debut in London’s West End at the Savoy Theatre, and it’s a show that has been long awaited by fans of the original 2004 film, the 2024 remake, and musical theatre enthusiasts alike. Adapted by Tina Fey from her own screenplay, this vibrant musical brings […]

Fiddler on the Roof ★★★★☆

The beloved musical that has captivated audiences for generations has found a new home at the enchanting Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Directed by Jordan Fein, this production celebrates the show’s 60th anniversary with a fresh interpretation that pays homage to the original while injecting modern relevance. Set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial […]

Hello, Dolly! ★★★★☆

Hello, Dolly! is a delightful romp through the world of midlife romance and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a bustling New York City in the early 20th century. The story follows Dolly Gallagher Levi, a spirited widow and professional matchmaker, as she embarks on a journey to find love—not just for her clients, but […]

Police Cops in Space ★★★★☆

Police Cops in Space is a hilarious and chaotic adventure that follows the last Police Cop in the universe, Sammy Johnson, as he blasts off to a distant planet to team up with an alien fighter pilot and his trusty cyborg. Their mission? To become the best damn police cop… in space! Written and performed […]

The Baker’s Wife ★★★★☆

The Baker’s Wife, a musical by Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein, is a delightful tale set in the quaint French village of Concorde during the 1930s. The story revolves around Aimable, a kind-hearted baker, and his much younger wife, Genevieve. The villagers, who have been deprived of bread since their previous baker’s untimely death, eagerly […]

Farm Hall ★★★★☆

Farm Hall, currently playing at the Royal Haymarket Theatre in London’s West End, is a riveting wartime thriller that explores the moral dilemmas faced by a group of German nuclear scientists during World War II. Based on the real-life events surrounding the capture and interrogation of these scientists by the British, the play blends historical […]