Latest Reviews

A Treasure Island that takes a fresh look at this familiar tale with loads of action-packed family entertainment. ★★★★☆

Colourful, vividly depicted characters, witty script and a multi-talented cast, this Pinocchio is excellent family entertainment ★★★★☆

An absurdly funny play, that stays true to the real life ridiculous show trial of Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash – an absolute joy to watch. ★★★★★

Masterfully acted in a magnificently monstrous setting. What more could you want on a chilly winter’s eve? ★★★★★

A family Christmas show with a bit of seasonal moralizing ★★★☆☆

Twenty years since the show premiered here, the stagecraft and storytelling of Mary Poppins has managed to reach new giddy heights. ★★★★★

Felicity Kendall brings a perfect pitch to the impassioned Filumena’s pleading and scheming ★★★★☆

A kitschy, heartfelt tribute to an era of glam, grit, and guilty pleasures. ★★★☆☆

You may well feel that your mind has been extended in a Stoppardian kind of way, even if you’re not sure exactly how. ★★★★☆

Disparate characters are brought vividly to life, creating a vibrant portrait of womanhood. ★★★☆☆

A lack of ratcheting tension makes it more thought provoking than dramatic ★★★☆☆

The show has an original plot containing the seed of an idea ★★☆☆☆

If you like your humour salty, shocking and perched right at the edge of the toilet seat, then this is for you. ★★★★★

Featuring excellent performances from a strong cast, Summer 1954 effectively displays Rattigan’s many qualities as one of our finest dramatists. ★★★★☆

Those with a taste for supernatural buffoonery are offered seventy-five minutes of silliness. ★★★☆☆

A production which loses none of the emotional power of Faulks’ mesmerising story of love, loss and courage. ★★★★☆

This is a fine production, faithful to the text and the spirit of the text. ★★★★★

A dazzling collision of faith, queerness, and identity, packed with wit and audacity. ★★★★☆

A fearless exploration of mental health, creativity, and womanhood, brought to life by a courageous community cast. ★★★★☆

A fun evening hosted by a charming host with hints of a meaningful message conveyed through laughter. ★★★★☆

The entertainment levels were quickly up to the max ★★★★☆

This is intellectual fisticuffs of a high order and a clever exegesis of the new real in politics. ★★★★☆

The action is fast, funny and sharp, peppered with occasional witty feminist asides and fourth wall moments. ★★★★☆

a production which seems to offer much, but is full of missed opportunities. ★★☆☆☆

A sleek and moving portrayal of trauma and connection, subtly enhanced by brilliant design. ★★★★☆

A beautifully sung tale of an unsung hero ★★★★☆

A joyous must-see production offering comedy in abundance. ★★★★★

An accomplished cast who illuminate a historical moment ★★★★☆

Toby Thompson is a gently amusing performer, skilled at engaging the attention of a young audience by tapping into their capacity for wonder. ★★★★☆

Keeps the audience gripped and provokes gasps and laughter, mostly of the nervous sort ★★★☆☆

A musical to raise your spirits. ★★★★☆

A chaotic but entertaining comedy that thrives in absurdity but needs more clarity and focus. ★★★☆☆

As with Rankin’s novels, the fun lies in the subplots . . . ★★★☆☆

An excellent production, with a superb cast that brings out the humanity that often lies behind epoch defining historical events. ★★★★☆

Ms. Arnstein wrestles the ogre to the ground, and tells it, ‘You’re up against people and we’re not going to let you walk over us!’ ★★★★☆

Whilst in some way a spin-off from the success of the television serial this show stands alone as an artistic creation and spectacle. ★★★★☆

This technically proficient production takes a while to warm up and some key ideas lack clarity, but it packs a powerful punch. ★★★☆☆

Running harder, still failing, this is a game (capitalism) that only a few can claim success playing. ★★★★☆

Writing of a very high quality, and that high standard is matched in Frankie Hart’s captivating performance. ★★★★☆

A welcome return that gives new audiences the opportunity to see creative theatre at its socially relevant best. ★★★★★

The Farce That Goes Wrong ★★☆☆☆

Ayckbourn’s tour de farce still makes us laugh ★★★★☆

Like the scaffolding around real buildings, Scaffolding is a little rickety at times. ★★★☆☆

Manages to tickle the funny-bone whilst engaging us intellectually. ★★★★☆

Raw honesty and bold storytelling make for a thought-provoking experience. ★★★☆☆

This is classic Bennett given a shot-in-the-arm revival, a multi-layered treat. ★★★★★

Director Matthew McElhinny has triumphed with this production of Stones in His Pockets ★★★★★

Few left Gander, it seems, without experiencing profound changes to their lives. ★★★★☆

With humour and raw honesty, Anna Friend redefines sexy on her own terms, turning personal struggle into a universal celebration of self-love. ★★★★☆

A picnic, a Pimm’s and a play: a perfect evening. ★★★★☆