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Vincent in Brixton - Orange Tree Theatre | Review
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (339+ words) Let's take a moment to celebrate the return of writer Nicholas Wright's'Vincent in Brixton,'an'astute and sympathetic understanding of the famous artist Vincent van Gogh, first performed in London in April 2002 at the Cottesloe Theatre in London. Like predators in…...
tell me straight / aggy - Park Theatre | Review
2+ week, 1+ day ago (481+ words) Whereas the playwright himself adopts the role of "Him, the other three, plus a pupil, are superbly played by Buck Braithwaite, who manages to differentiate each role completely, whilst being relaxed and totally in control, whilst at the same time…...
The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret - Jack Studio Theatre | Review
2+ week, 2+ day ago (814+ words) This is an emotional, exciting and momentous time for students and their parents. A new academic year, a new term, a new start, a new life. A word of warning here, though, especially to the parents of students who will…...
Ukraine Unbroken - Arcola Theatre | Review
2+ week, 5+ day ago (216+ words) Review by Chris Omaweng Ukraine Unbroken charts twelve turbulent years of modern Ukrainian history from the Maidan protests of 2014 to Russia's full-scale invasion of 2022 and beyond. Across five gripping plays by some of today's most acclaimed British and Ukrainian writers,…...
Mrs President (2026) - Charing Cross Theatre | Review
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) Perhaps it is the febrile nature of contemporary American politics, but London is currently awash with plays set in and around 19th-century US politics and the Civil War." First there was Our American Queen at the Bridewell Theatre, Oh, Mary!...
Fawlty Towers - The Play: UK Tour 2026
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1521+ words) John Cleese's Comedy Classic Live on Stage | 26 UK & Ireland Venues January-August 2026 The greatest British sitcom of all time is back " this time on stage! Fawlty Towers, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, tours 26 venues…...
David Copperfield - Jermyn Street Theatre | Review
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (209+ words) Review by Chris Omaweng Pronounced unlucky at birth, tossed into a world of eccentric aunts, terrible step-fathers and dismal boarding schools, David Copperfield's life gets off to a rocky start. In this coming-of-age adventure, our eponymous hero scrambles and scribbles…...
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous at Theatre Royal Brighton
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (137+ words) Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was " just about " kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard " and take the audience…...
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (137+ words) Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was " just about " kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard " and take the audience…...
Swag Age in Concert - Gillian Lynne Theatre | Review
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) It was therefore interesting to encounter a piece of musical theatre from Korea, given one "concert" performance at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The show in question is Swag Age by Chan-Min Park and Jeon-Yeon Lee. The show was advertised as…...