THEATRE REVIEWS

Photography Credit: Katie Edwards 14 February 2026 I 20:00 I The Lawn, Lincoln (Frequency Festival) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Willing to be immersed into an 80s dreamlike nostalgia with DARKFIELD? Presented with their signature shipping container experiences, ARCADE plunges audiences into complete darkness, using 360° binaural sound and sensory effects to bring the classic video game beyond the screen. Designed to unsettle, ARCADE understands its audience and excels in provid

Hugh Bonneville as C. S. Lewis (Johan Persson) 13 February 2026 I 19:00 I Aldwych Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Shadowlands is a quietly moving stage production currently playing in London's West End. Written by William Nicholson and based on his BAFTA-winning television film, the play tells the true story of author C. S. Lewis and his life-changing relationship with American poet Joy Davidman, in an exploration of the fragile beauties of life. Originally staged at

Alia Lahlou, Joseph Long and Farah Saffari (Manuel Harlan) 12 February 2026 I 19:00 I Nottingham Playhouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Taken from Christy Lefteri's award-winning novel, The Beekeeper Of Aleppo returns to Nottingham Playhouse after a promising premiere in 2023, now touring the UK in 2026. In an era of the United Kingdom where migration policies are highly politicised and weaponised, these stories are all the more necessary. Using theatre as a lens to view off-stag

11 February 2026 I Valentine's Day '26 With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Jackstage have compiled a list of 20 iconic musical numbers to set pulses racing this Saturday. We listened to your favourites that you submitted, compiling the nation's favourite romantic ballads and duets. Some of you may choose to celebrate in its heart-filled commercialism, though for others it might be a challenging weekend. For those having a quiet night in, and wanting to block out th

Amy Dunn, Gareth Cassidy, Bonnie Baddoo & Morgan Bailey (Ed Waring) 05 February 2026 I 19:30 I Cast, Doncaster ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite H. G. Wells' sci-fi novel The War Of The Worlds is no stranger to the stage, between Jeff Wayne's musical arena tour and London's immersive experience. Making its international touring debut in Doncaster, theatre practitioners imitating the dog reimagine the apocalyptic tale with miniature environments and camera footage, both live and record