Alec Leamas is a worn-down British intelligence officer during the height of the Cold War who is preparing to leave a long career of espionage behind him, until spymaster George Smiley presents him with one final, very dangerous assignment. Leamas is then pulled back into a web of betrayal and manipulation. Sent undercover into East Germany, he must take on the new identity of a disgraced agent in order to ensnare an enemy operative. This mission becomes far more complex when

Woman in Mind is a play about a woman named Susan, who seems to be living a quiet, ordinary life until a minor accident in her garden fractures reality as she knows it. Upon awakening from a state of unconsciousness, Susan is stuck between two worlds. One is real, bleak, and emotionally distant; the other is idealised, filled with love, and entirely a figment of her imagination. As these realities begin to collide dangerously, Susan has a hard time discerning what is real and

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment you step into the Apollo Theatre, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong wraps you up like a festive jumper you didn’t know you needed — slightly chaotic, extremely comforting, and guaranteed to make you smile. Even before the curtain rises, the pre-show music playlist sets the tone beautifully. A selection of instrumental, jazz-inspired Christmas classics drifts through the auditorium, instantly creating a warm, cosy atmosphere. It feels like being gently eased int

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a new home, a chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens. But London isn't all afternoon teas and friendly faces - and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when a mysterious and vengeful villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Browns embark on a thrilling rescue mission, realising they need this special bear as much as

⭐️⭐⭐️ There is something undeniably exciting about seeing a brand-new family musical take over Shakespeare’s Globe — a venue steeped in storytelling, playfulness, and theatrical tradition. Pinocchio arrives with big ambition, visual charm, and a strong ensemble, but while it often works, it rarely soars. The result is a perfectly watchable, occasionally delightful production that struggles to leave a lasting impression. From the outset, pacing proves to be the show’s biggest

(Fletcher, Hayeck, Bassindale, Wykes, Umerah) 📷Charlie Lyne Confession time: I’ve always found Shakespeare a little… snoozy. (Sorry,...