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Reviews
My Life With Kenneth Williams by David BensonCircle & Star Theatre, 28 Heath Street, Hampstead, London NW3 | on 23 January 2026 and then on tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A tour de force if ever there was.”
Photo credit: Steve Ullathorne
Guess How Much I Love You by Luke Norris, Royal Court Theatre, the Jerwood, Sloane Square, London SW1 | until February 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review. By William Russell
“Powerful, brilliantly performed and directed.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Olive Boy by Ollie Maddigan, Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 | until 31January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A memorable evening not to be missed.”
Photo credit: John Blitcliffe
Leoš Janáček’s The Makropulos AffairLondon Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle; Barbican Hall, London EC2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Clare Colvin
“Triumphant finale to Janáček’s great supernatural opera.”
Photo credit: Mark Allan
Our American Queen by Thomas Klingenstein, The Bridewell, 12 Bride Lane, London EC4 | until 7 February 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Well acted but of little interest for British audiences.”
Photo credit: Lidia Crisafulli
Orphans by Lyle KesslerJermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SE1Y | until 24 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Sinister, dangerous, dazzling play - well acted and directed.”
Photo credit: Charlie Flint.
When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, London WC2H | until 7 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Hilarious splendidly performed Priestley play”.
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Gawain & the Green Knight, by Felix Grainger & Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, Park 90, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 | until 23 December 2025 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Frolics in Camelot”.
Photo credit: Kira Turnpenny
Indian Ink by Tom Stoppard, Hampstead Theatre, London | 03 – 31 December, 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Felicity Kendall magnificent in Jonathan Kent splendid revival”.
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Boys in the Buff Words and Music by Chris Burgess, The Golden Goose Theatre, 146 Camberwell New Road, London SE5 | Until 10 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Amusing, tuneful, naked distraction”.
Photo credit: Peter Davies
Into the Woods Book by James Lapine | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim The Bridge, 3 Potters Fields Park, London SE1 | Until 18 April 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Into those woods one more magical time”.
Photo credit: Johan Persson
The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful by Charles Ludlam, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, London SE4 | Until 04 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A wonderful funny penny dreadful play”.
Photo credit: Davigor at the Ocular Creative
HMS Pinafore by Sir W. S. Gilbert & Sir Arthur Sullivan, English National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2 | 23 January–07 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Clare Colvin
“ENO at its best in Gilbert & Sullivan’s early success”.
Photo credit: Craig Fuller
Cinderella written by Harry Michaels & Alan McHugh Richmond Theatre, 1 Little Green, Richmond TW9 | Until 04 January 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Stemp steals the show as Buttons”.
Photo credit: Ian Olsson
Dracapella by Dan Patterson & Jez Bond, Park 200, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 | Until 17 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“The best Christmas show in town”.
Photo credit: Craig Sugden
Cockfosters by Thomas Woffenden and Hamish Clayton, Southwark Playhouse, the Large, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 until 3 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Hilarious trip to the end of the line”.
Photo credit: Marshall Stay
Fallen Angels by Noel CowardThe Menier Chocolate Factory, 4 O'Meara Street, London SE1 | until 21 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Scandalous no longer but entertaining still.”
Photo credit: Manuel Harlan
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2bBy Kate Hamill.The Arcola, Studio 1, 24 Ashwin Street, London E8 | until 20 December 2025 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A turkey for Christmas.”
Photo credit: Alex Brenner
Red, 29th November 2025, Rayne Theatre at Chickenshed, 290 Chase Side, London, N14 4PE until 10 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson.
“…expect a fun-filled family afternoon.”
Photo Credit: Leda Omran.