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Reviews
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.
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
How to Make a Mess, Book, lyrics and score by Emily Rose Simons, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 | until 28 June 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Well sung and ambitious.”
Photo credit: Danny Kaan
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
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