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1 June 2024 I 19:30 I Hull Truck Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lotte Wakeham's touring Little Shop Of Horrors excels in the contemporary Hull Truck Theatre, benefitting from a condensed scale. A cramped set (TK Hay) amplifies tension, equally moments of physical comedy. Michael Fowkes' puppetry direction is unconventional, isolated centre stage which gives Audrey II a heightened attitude and sass, the freedom to move under threatening manners. Voicing the carnivorous plant, Anton Stephan

13 April 2024 I 14:30 I Grand Opera House, York ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ York Stage returns with Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a musical staging of the biblical tale. And what a production they deliver, not only nailing intense dance sequence (Lesley Hill), but introducing an originally exciting style, inviting cabaret, vaudeville and drag to reinforce Nik Briggs' euphoric vision. Opening the musical, the lighting rig is lowered to the stage, creating a backstage space that

29 March 2024 I 19:30 I Lyric Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐ With high expectations following an immensely popular Broadway run, I have been eargerly anticipating Hadestown's London return, yet my first live exposure leaves me underwhelmed. Anaïs Mitchell's songwriting triumphs in breathtaking scores, but Rachel Chavkin's direction stages an overproduced concert style, opposed to realised storytelling, in turn confuses the mythological narrative. The shining star of this production

28 March 2024 I 19:30 I Trafalgar Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Mirror, Sam Holcroft's modern text, transfers to the Trafalgar Theatre following a successful run at the Almeida Theatre. The attraction to the show is an air of secrecy, walking into an unknown environment. With a run time of two hours (no interval), the pacing does not allow for the opportunity to relax, a staging confronted with creeping danger. As you enter the theatre doors, every element has been tailored alik

28 March 2024 I 14:30 I Gielgud Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As Opening Night hits the West End, I find endless adoration for Ivo van Hove's staging of Cassavetes' 1977 film. The production finds a mystical representation in the challenges of creating theatre, and the interpersonal relationships that threaten disaster. This is the most stylish and intelligent new musical in a long time. Fronting the story, Sheridan Smith is exquisite in every dynamic and nuance of Myrtle, an act

23 March 2024 I 19:15 I Crucible Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Crucible Theatre's adaptation of The Crucible (directed by Anthony Lau) is a gripping reinvention of Miller's text, reigniting the energy of 17th century Salem through our collective responsibility today. Between stage and house lights (Jess Bernberg), the audience are exposed in fleeting moments, illuminated to be conscious of ourselves. It is safer to be immersed in darkness, where lighting the spectator resto

16 March 2024 I 14:30 I Hull New Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Drifters Girl, directed by Jonathan Church, showcases a dazzling jukebox musical, theatricalizing the life of Faye Treadwell and her success building the iconic quartet. With transitionally impeccable storytelling, audiences are treated to a solid show grounded by a cast of six remarkable, multi-faceted black performers. Vocally, Carly Mercedes Dyer refines Faye's emotionally motivated story. Dyer's solos, most notably Har

2 March 2024 I 16:00 I Leeds Grand Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adapted from the Kate Pankhurst book series, Chris Bush's stage adaptation of Fantastically Great Women... is simply everything I could ask for in a musical and more! This is my first time seeing the production live, however my most listened to soundtrack of all time! Under Amy Hodge's direction, it truly feels like the opening of a kid's pop-up book, bursting with vibrancy and joyous storytelling! This cast is one of my fa