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1536 Review: you'll lose your head for this formidable production
Siena Kelly and Oliver Johnstone in 1536 (Helen Murray) 13 May 2026 I 19:30 I Ambassadors Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Tonight was my first visit to London's Ambassadors Theatre, for the West End transfer of Ava Pickett's sensational 1536, directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap Entertainment. It feels particularly fitting that a story so committed to reclaiming women's voices is shaped by female writers, directors

Emma Knott
8 hours ago3 min read


Jesse North Is Broken Review: one-woman show finds power in gender politics
Martha Godber as Jesse North (Ian Hodgson) 11 May 2026 I 19:45 I York Theatre Royal Studio ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Stories about the healthcare system are steadily trickling into the mainstream, between the National Theatre's acclaimed production of Nye, and new NHS musical Lifeline. Where these are both highly ensemble-focused, Jesse North Is Broken takes on the tricky one-woman show, written and performed by Martha Godber. Spotlighting a 25 year-old carer on minimum wage, t

Jack Davey
2 days ago3 min read


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Review: say g'day to your latest theatre obsession!
Bernadette Bangura, Leah Vassell and Jessie May in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Johan Persson) 28 April 2026 I 19:30 I Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (UK Tour) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite From Down Under to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert endures as a celebration of unity and being unapologetically one's self. Having played to over 135 cities worldwide, the West End hit returns as part of an extensive 30th anniversary tour. Featuring iconic 80s

Jack Davey
Apr 293 min read


RONiN Review: samurai duel and dance among cutting-edge technology
Cher Nicolette Ho in RONiN (Daniel Phung) 25 April 2026 I 19:00 I Lincoln Arts Centre (UK Tour) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Not to be confused with the action film of '98 starring Robert De Niro, RONiN is a live theatrical experience inspired by the legacy of a masterless female samurai. Conceptualised by Yukiko Masui, audiences are invited to journey across Japan's four seasons, artistically merging ancient military tradition with contemporary, anime-style visuals. Presented at

Jack Davey
Apr 263 min read


The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular Review: essential viewing for all creatures of the night
19th April 2026 I 19:00 I Dominion Theatre, London (UK Tour) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite You've arrived on a rather special night ... The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I must begin by admitting that I'm a huge Rocky Horror fan, even my dog is called Rocky. I've loved the show since I was young, watching countless tour productions and screenings (including one in a graveyard!). I've also had my Magenta maid costume since I was 16, remaining

Emma Knott
Apr 203 min read


Midsomer Murders Review: executed with satirical familiarity, verging on parody
Daniel Casey (Barnaby), Julie Legrand (Terry Bazeley) & James Bradwell (Troy) (Manuel Harlan) 14 April 2026 I 19:30 I Curve Theatre, Leicester (UK Tour) ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Debuting just shy of thirty years ago, and producing 140 feature-length episodes, the ever-popular British detective series Midsomer Murders takes to the stage for its first ever theatrical adaptation. The play restores the premiere S1 episode The Killings At Badger's Drift , keeping it's loveable ecce

Jack Davey
Apr 153 min read


Invisible Me Review: a touching and intimate portrayal of life over sixty
Tessa Peake-Jones in Invisible Me (Harry Elletson) 10 April 2026 I 19:30 I Southwark Playhouse Borough (The Little) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite First performed as a livestream at Bloomsbury Festival in 2020, this humble play, written by Bren Gosling and directed by Scott Le Crass, now makes its way to Southwark Playhouse Borough (The Little). The production finds a natural home in this intimate venue, where its raw emotional intensity and sharply observed relationships are broug

Emma Knott
Apr 113 min read


Party Season Review: musical statues and emojis shroud childhood trauma
Tom England carrying James Newton (Paul Blakemore) 9 April 2026 I 19:00 I Royal & Derngate, Northampton (UK Tour) ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent, and there is no going back... As a Lowry, The Wardrobe Ensemble and Royal & Derngate co-production, Party Season opens the first leg of its UK tour in Northampton. Burrowing into themes of parenthood, privilege and societal niceties, childhood trauma is shrouded by a veneer of vibr

Wiktoria Mordon
Apr 102 min read
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