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Reviews
Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh, Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London SW1 | until 19 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Outhwaite is absolutely fabulous.”
Photo Credit: Ellie Kurz
Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov, Translation by Lara WadeRSC, Swan | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Roderick Dungate 8 August 2026
“A domestic story that encompasses the world.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
The Car Man directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, Sadler's Wells, Roseberry Avenue, Islington, London | until 29 August 2026 and then on tour. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Scintillating sizzling sex on legs.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Cleansed by Sarah Kane, The Almeida, Almeida Street, Islington, London | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A harrowing experience.”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner
Luminiscence London, Westminster Cathedral, 42 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QW | 29 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“Designed to be shared”
Photo credit: Lou Soniso
Secrets of the Simpsons by Mike Reiss, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, London | until 26 July 2026, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Funny funny man.”
Photo credit: William Russell
The Importance of Being Oscar by Michéal Mac Liammóir, UK Tour: Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4 3JP | 25th July 2026, Touring Until February 2027 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“Emotionally and intellectually rich”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner
Otto and Astrid – The Stages Tour, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 | until26 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A fabulous show.”
Photo credit: Christina Fiedler
Horatio in Thy Heart, by Merlin Stevens, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 18 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Brush up your Shakespeare.”
Photo credit: Jennifer Kehl
Here Comes J. Edgar, Book & Lyrics by Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold, Music by Peter Matz. The King's Head Theatre, London N1 | until 16 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“The funniest show in town.”
Photo credit: Mark Douet
Hit Machine by Jonathan Caren, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 | until 15 August 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Powerful acted tale of brotherly love – and music.”
Photo credit: Bautista Araya.
The Jonathan Larson Project by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Southwark Playhouse, The Large, London SE1 | until 22 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Unmissable, electrifying, dazzlingly performed.”
Photo credit: Danny Kaan
Richard Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, London Symphony Orchestra/Pappano/Barbican Hall, London EC2 | 12 July, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Clare Colvin
“…a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience for its dramatic power…”
Photo credit: Barbican
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Greenwich Theatre, Coom's Hill, London SE10 | until 25 July 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Memorably Awful.”
Photo credit: Ross Kernahan
Minus 320 Fahrenheit by Hideki Noda, Sadler's Wells Theatre, Roseberry Avenue, London EC1 | until 11 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Dazzling, daft, delightful and exhausting.”
Photo credit: Takashi Okamoto
Wife to James Whelan by Teresa Deevy, Jermyn Street Theatre 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 | until 25 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Forgotten play unforgettably resuscitated.”
Photo credit: Alex Brenner
Springwood by Richard Nelson, Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 |until 25 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“How the special relationship was formed.”
Photo credit: Manuel Harlan.
A Fine Idea by Christina Bacon,The Arcola, Studio 2, Dalston, London | 04 July, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Polemic rather than play.”
Photo credit: Ella Bryant.