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War Of The Worlds Review: imitating the dog's style is disorienting yet intriguing
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

Jack Davey
Feb 73 min read


Crown Of Blood Review: a pressing and crucial approach to human ambition
Mo Sesay as Ashadele & Deyemi Okanlawon as Aderemi (Robling Photography) 03 February 2026 I 19:00 I Crucible Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Subsequent to last year's Death And The King's Horseman, Utopia Theatre return to Sheffield with Crown Of Blood, directed by Mojisola Kareem. Gutsy and visceral, this adaptation reimagines Shakespeare's Macbeth during the civil wars of 19th century Yorubaland, and how these societies operated before colonialism. General Ader

Jack Davey
Feb 43 min read


The Highgate Vampire Review: further into farce than fear
Photography Credit: Charlie Flint 01 February 2026 I 19:30 I Cockpit Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite On an appropriately dark and drizzly night, it was time to hunt a prolific vampire with a priest and a tobacconist, played by co-writers Alexander Knott and James Demaine. The Highgate Vampire is a dark comedy by Bag Of Beard Theatre, inspired by a supernatural London story that first caught Demaine's imagination working on an entirely different production. A gothic an

Emma Knott
Feb 22 min read


FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Review: could this BE any more nostalgic?
Photography Credit: Pamela Raith 20 January 2026 I 19:30 I New Wimbledon Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Could this BE any more nostalgic? Originally a smash-hit in New York and Las Vegas, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody continues its successful UK & Ireland tour, opening this week at London's New Wimbledon Theatre. Having kicked off in Cirencester last July, the production is set to conclude in Cardiff this spring. If you are like me, born in the nineties and growing up

Emma Knott
Jan 213 min read


Gerry & Sewell Review: a transfer that uses football as its heartbeat
Photography Credit: Von Fox Promotions 15 January 2026 I 19:00 I Aldwych Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Gerry & Sewell are back in toon (well, the West End's Aldwych Theatre) following sell-out runs across the North East. From opening scenes, the play transports you straight to Gateshead, carrying with it the swaggering, unmistakable energy of Newcastle. Based on Jonathan Tulloch's The Season Ticket and inspired by cult film Purely Belter , this stage adaptation by

Emma Knott
Jan 163 min read


Sh!t-faced Showtime's A Pissedmas Carol Review - a chaotic, audience-unifying comedy
Photography Credit: Andrew AB Photography 11 December 2025 I 19:00 I Leicester Square Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Back for their sixth Christmas, the Sh!t-faced Showtime crew once again stumble gloriously into London's Leicester Square. Known for tackling Shakespeare, they reunite for their version of Dickens' timeless A Christmas Carol. We follow festive killjoy Scrooge who is dragged into festive cheer by three determined spirits... helped tonight by a generous

Emma Knott
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Aladdin (Sheffield Theatres) Review: an all-frills, rhinestone shimmering spectacle
Photography Credit: Pamela Raith 09 December 2025 I 19:00 I Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite As pantomime season descends on the Steel City, these annual events are often an introduction to theatre for young people. As an all-frills, rhinestone shimmering spectacle, Aladdin endeavours to create the ultimate feel-good show to chase the winter blues away. Paul Hendy (assoc. Emily Wood) directs a production that blends the safety of traditional panto while find

Jack Davey
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Emerald Storm Review: a dazzling show that plays loosely on its Irish roots
Photography Credit: Nick Brooker 07 December 2025 I 16:00 I Emerald Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐ I PR - Invite Following a premiere earlier this year, Adam Garcia's Irish dance, cabaret and singing concept Emerald Storm returns for a limited engagement at the aptly named Emerald Theatre. The experience begins the moment you enter the art-deco inspired venue, tucked quaintly beneath Waterloo Bridge. The auditorium is breathtaking; cabaret-style seating with cosy sofas and tables

Emma Knott
Dec 8, 20252 min read
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