Theatre – Mark My Words

Beetlejuice Review: A ghastly, wickedly good time

Welcome to the show about death

Into The Woods at the St. James Theatre Review: Believe the hype

With a cast as glittering as Cinderella’s slippers, Encores! production of Into the Woods is phenomenal

Treason the Musical in Concert Review: The fuse is lit but the flame is yet to burn brightly

The first live performance of the musical based around the iconic events of The Gunpowder Plot shows great promise, but is far from complete

DIVA: Live From Hell! Review: A devilishly wicked tale

Monahan and Alexander Sage Oyen’s outrageous one-man show, starring Luke Bayer, is one hell of a good time

Titanique, The Musical Review: A truly unhinged, joyously chaotic masterpiece

“Shall we go for it?” asks Marla Mindelle’s Celine Dion. You’d be mad not to.

A Strange Loop Review: Searingly, heartbreakingly honest

Michael R Jackson’s meta Tony Award winning ‘A Strange Loop’ certainly pulls no punches, but its intelligence is let down by production elements

“Beauty and the Beast” Review: A tale as old as time reinvigorated for the present

Disney’s new production of Beauty and the Beast, directed by choreographer Matt West, will have you wanting to Be Their Guest time and time again ★★★★★

“Millennials” Review

Elliot Clay’s pop-infused, highly relatable song cycle plays its limited season until 7th August – and it’s definitely not one to miss ★★★★☆

Legally Blonde Review: Whipped Into Shape by a Sublime Cast

Lucy Moss’ production for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre clearly demonstrates that even the most phenomenal casting can only take you so far

LIFT – A Musical at Southwark Playhouse Review

The first staging of Craig Adams and Ian Watson’s musical in almost a decade is wonderfully intricate and beautifully moving

The 47th review – Bertie Carvel is brilliant as Donald Trump

Painting Trump’s potential bid for a second term of presidency as a Shakespearean historical, Mike Bartlett warns of the dangers to democracy that Trump poses, though it’s nothing the audience don’t already know

Cock review – A bitterly amusing commentary on the reductive nature of labelling

Falling in love with a woman completely upends the lives of John (Jonathan Bailey) and long-term boyfriend M (Taron Egerton) in Mike Bartlett’s Cock

“Doctor Who: Time Fracture” is a fanboy’s dream come true

Intricately plotted, staged and performed immersive production Time Fracture is sure to delight Doctor Who fans and newcomers alike with its heart-racing, engaging premise

Wuthering Heights Review: Be careful what you seed

Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights is theatrical and epic to the extreme, but is tonally worlds away from Brontë’s classic novel

Blood Brothers Review: Did y’hear the story of the Johnston twins?

Despite being relatively unchanged since its genesis, ‘Blood Brothers’ proves almost as relevant now as it ever did

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Review: Breathlessly energetic but emotionally hollow

Moulin Rouge!, much like its diamond, is all sparkle and little substance.

Les Misérables: reworked for the modern audience

The iconic musical is just as impactful in its reworked guise as the record-breaking original.

Bring It On: The Musical’s UK Tour is pure serotonin

Watching Fabian Aloise’s engaging and energetic choreography is sure to bring a smile to your face

Frozen: The Musical is a bona fide spectacle

The stage adaptation of Disney’s massively successful 2013 animation possesses the same magic that made the original so beloved

Anything Goes Review: Sutton Foster is other-worldly

Anything Goes at the Barbican Centre is a massive highlight of the 2021 Theatre Season

The Normal Heart Review – Heartbreaking and powerful

In the first London revival of Larry Kramer’s autobiographical play, The Normal Heart perfectly portrays the devastating anger and crippling isolation of the 80s gay community

The Prince of Egypt Review: This is why you were born

The 1998 beloved DreamWorks animation makes for a spectacular and affecting production at the Dominion Theatre.

Diana: The Musical is entirely unexpected, dizzyingly chaotic and ferociously camp – but that doesn’t mean it’s not wonderful

As camp as a row of tents, Diana: The Musical, recently released as a filmed version on Netflix, is completely incongruous with what the world has come to expect of an adaptation of The People’s Princess’ life, but it’s deliciously addictive all the same.

Back to the Future is a triumphant spectacle

With an energetic, toe-tapping soundtrack and genuinely jaw-dropping special effects, Back to the Future is an astounding theatrical feast

The Last Five Years Review: Stunning in its simplicity

After two premature closures at the Southwark Playhouse, Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years finally graces the West End – and it has been worth the wait

Bedknobs and Broomsticks Review: It’s Time to Start Believing

Oft-overlooked Disney classic, Bedknobs and Broomsticks dazzles and delights in its World Premiere UK Tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella: An extraordinary masterpiece on all fronts

Finally making its world premiere, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella has certainly been worth the wait

Death Drop Review: Silly, chaotic escapism

Disaster ensues when Lady von Fistenberg (Vinegar Strokes) invites an odd assortment of dinner guests to an elegant soirée on the remote Tuck Island Starring Courtney Act, Monét X Change, Kemah Bob, LoUis CYfer, Anna Phylactic, Holly Stars, and Vinegar Strokes

Promotional Pictures for Pretty Woman: The Musical on the West End Released

Having been in previews since February 13th, Pretty Woman had its official opening last night and signalled this event by releasing some brilliant promotional pictures of the West End cast, by Helen Maybanks.

“I had a really good time tonight” – Pretty Woman: The Musical Review

Now showing at the Piccadilly Theatre, the musical adaptation of the 1990 Gary Marshall and J. F. Lawton film, featuring a score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, is pure, unadulterated fun.

Leaving Footprints on the Sands of Time – The Prince of Egypt is the West End’s latest spectacle

Based on the hit 1998 Dreamworks film, with a score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), The Prince of Egypt is a bold and stunning new production, now showing at the Dominion Theatre.

A purr-fectly honest review of ‘Cats’

The reaction to Tom Hooper’s Cat‘s adaptation is a prime example of how trendy negativity has become.

“Practically Perfect” – Mary Poppins shines on the stage

Utterly magical and spell-binding, the Disney and Cameron Mackintosh collaboration is dazzling from start to finish

“Words Fail” – Dear Evan Hansen is sublime

The original musical, with music by The Greatest Showman writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, finally makes its long-anticipated transfer to the West End

The reviews are in for & Juliet

The jukebox musical of Swedish songwriter Max Martin’s hits had its press night on Wednesday

& Juliet is a feel-good spectacle

Shakespeare’s most iconic tale gets a modern feminist revamp

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: a dizzying, dazzling and delicious spectacle

Go, go, go see this musical, injected with fresh energy from the incomparable Sheridan Smith, the stupendously energetic choreography by Joann M. Hunter and brilliant set design courtesy of Morgan Large. The new production is a triumph that should not be missed.