⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 It’s Christmas Eve, and Isla is lost. Wandering through the vaults and tunnels of Waterloo, she is searching for something – a gift for her mother, after a tumultuous year past. But nothing seems to be quite right. Until, that is, she finds the shop. Or, to be more precise, the library. Or, to be more precise still, the Lost Library of Leake Street. But this isn’t like any library you’ve seen before. Sure, it’s full of stories – as most libraries are. But here, th

Walking away isn't always bad, sometimes it's the most powerful thing you can do. Join the laughter, storytelling, and unexpected dance moves in Meg Chizek's hilarious and vulnerable quest to find her purpose in life. As she twirls through rejection, chassés into conformity, and even joins a dance cult - every pirouette leaves her with existential dread, forcing her to answer the ultimate question: what happens when your dreams don't come true? 📷 Uncredited The direction is

Dial 1 for UK is a solo show following the journey of an Indian call centre worker who becomes an undocumented migrant worker in the UK. It blends humour, movement, and real-life experiences to explore identity, hope, and resilience in a foreign country. Under the expert guidance of director Phil Willmott, the production strikes a rich balance between humour and emotional truth. Mathur is given space to shine, and the direction never competes with the performance—it enhances

Lucy Bailey’s direction was mostly clear and concise, though there were a few moments that left me scratching my head. The biggest “wait, what?” moment came right at the start of Act 2, when Salome finds the body. She looks under the bed on the side with no curtain (helpfully left open for the audience’s benefit), sees nothing, and then dramatically pulls back the curtain at the foot of the bed. But later, when Poirot enters, he just walks around to the open side and grabs th

📷 Teddy Cavendish If Leonardo da Vinci had turned his genius to writing a comedy instead of painting the Mona Lisa, it might have looked something like this — smart, stylish, and just eccentric enough to keep you on your toes. Merle Wheldon’s direction was a masterclass in clarity. Every scene flowed naturally into the next, with not a single confusing beat or misplaced pause. The storytelling was tight, the pace crisp, and even in its more chaotic moments, it always felt li

Direction by Seth Sklar-Heyn was wonderfully clear and consistent — not a wasted beat or misplaced flourish in sight. It felt like...

Direction by Kathleen Marshall was clear, confident, and consistent. Even in the more chaotic scenes, nothing felt forced — she kept a...

Grease, comes to London in a reimagined immersive movie musical experience. Audiences become part of the action in Rydell High in 1950s...

Plug into the electric atmosphere of an up-and-coming rock band recording their second album in 1976. The one that could propel them to...

Really Good Exposure is a show with ambition, flashes of creativity, and a strong central performance, but one that doesn’t always seem...

Director Bijan Sheibani deserves serious credit here—his vision is razor-sharp, playful, and full of clever little tricks that keep you...

The Comedy About Spies might just be Mischief’s slickest, silliest, and most stylish caper yet. Direction by Matt DiCarlo was...

Climate change, but make it musical. Hot Mess takes on the relationship between Earth and Humanity and spins it into a love-hate duet...

If you've ever sat through a courtroom drama and thought, “Could this be...punchier?”—well, The Uncrackable Case dances right up that...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in the constant loop of auditions, side-eye from industry gatekeepers, and the occasional...

If you like your theatre with a side of jaw-dropping acrobatics and a sprinkle of “how on earth are humans doing that with their...

A comedy set in a post office using carrier pigeons in the run-up to a debate on whether to keep the pigeon post alive or not. Tensions...