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Reviews
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.
Soldiers of Tomorrow by Itai Erdal with Colleen Murphy The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 | until 4 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Powerful political theatre.”
Photo credit: Matt Reznek
Allegra by Peter Quilter, Richmond Theatre, Little Green, Richmond, London TW9 | until 13 June 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Marvellous Maureen.”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner
The Tempest: William Shakespeare, RSC: RST, Stratford Upon Avon, Runs: 2h 10m, one interval, | until 20 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Roderick Dungate
“Beautiful.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
You've Gone Quiet by Cerys Duffy, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 06. June ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Stimulating, well performed and hugely entertaining.”
Photo credit: Paul Macauley
Dial 1 for UK, Dugdale Arts Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield, London | 22 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“Nourishing new voices.”
Photo credit: Deven Ahire
A Tale of Two Cities, Adapted by Liz Love, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre | 19 to 23 May ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Indigo Cleverley
“Slightly disjointed… nevertheless, the production is entertaining, atmospheric and resourceful.”
Photo credit: Claire Greenan
Driftwood By Martina Laird, RSC, The Other Place, Stratford Upon Avon, Runs: 2hrs & 40mins | 30 May 2026, one interval AD Performance Saturday 16 May 2026. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Roderick Dungate
“A drama which fails to fulfil its promise.”
Photo credit: Marc Benner
Dead Air (and WIP), Written and performed by Alfrun Rose, Greenwich Theatre |13 – 16 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Indigo Cleverley
“…a wonderous blend of grief, comedy, memory and identity.”
Photo credit: Jannica Honey
The Fastest Clock in the Universe by Philip Ridley, The Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 Broadway, Wimbledon | until 9 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Russell
“The cast rise to the demands placed on them effectively, and Ridley's pot certainly bubbles away in gruesome style.”
Photo credit: Amy Wicks Young
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: Barthold BrechtRSC, The Swan, Stratford Upon Avon, Runs: 2hrs & 35mins, one interval | until 30 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Roderick Dungate, AD Performance
“Bold and surprising; not what we expect.”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner
Flush by April Hope Millar, The Arcola, Studio 2, Ashwin Street, London E8 | until 6 June 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Russell
“Discover what goes on in the Ladies.”
Photo credit: Jake Bush
Jack and Sarah by Duncan Abel based on Tim Sullivan's film, The Mill at Sonning, Reading | until 14 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“The perfect after dinner show – will go down a treat.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith
The Last Black Messiah by Emeka Agada, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 16 May 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A work in progress which raises lots to ponder.”
Photo credit: Henry Hu
Mass by Fran Kranz, The Donmar Warehouse Theatre, Earlham Street, London | until 6 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Powerful, shattering and brilliantly performed.”
Photo Credit: Richard Hubert Smith
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Rep, Birmingham | 29 April 2026 | until 24 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David Gray & Paul Gray
“A dream of A Dream. Shakespeare bigged-up but not dumbed-down.”
Photo credit: Manual Harlan
Firewing by David Pearson, Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London | until 23 May 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Flawed but hugely promising debut play.”
Photo credit: Pamela Raith
Charlie + Striptease by Slawomir Mrozek, The Golden Goose Theatre, 145 Camberwell New Rd, London SE5 | until 9 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Thought provoking and well acted tale for today.”
Photo credit: Paddy Gormley