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SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
If you’ve ever found Shakespeare confusing, this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is your gateway to the magic.
Set in a giant playroom in the early 1900s, a group of kids stage a play full of fairies, love potions, and chaos — all for their elderly relative (and some iced buns 🍩).
🎭 Shakespearean English meets modern clarity as the kids break character to explain the plot, argue over fairies vs. fights, and even rope in the audience.

Simon
Sep 182 min read


Review of Justine Stops Oil
A heartfelt performance meets a cautious production. Lehla Eldridge shines as Justine—a woman torn between routine and rebellion—but the show’s over-reliance on narration and minimal staging holds it back. Urgent themes, gentle delivery. Worth seeing, but you might wish it took more risks

Russell
Sep 172 min read


A Rose by Any Other Name
A one woman show seeking to uncover the truth about those great Shakespearean monologues.
Russell
Sep 162 min read


The Popess - forgotten history told at The Glitch
In the shadowy basement of The Glitch, The Popess brings 13th-century Milan roaring into today. Elena Mazzon’s one-woman show is sharp, funny and surprisingly moving — with audience banter, awkward hymn-singing (not my forte), and questions that linger: what does faith bring you, and what would you die for?

Sarah
Sep 62 min read


Let’s Do the Time Warp Again – Rocky Horror Show at Fairfield Halls
We laughed, we danced, we did the Time Warp – and yes, we dressed up (though not quite as fabulously as the die-hard fans in corsets and glitter). Rocky Horror at Fairfield Halls is a riot of colour, camp and chaos, and Nathan Caton’s cheeky banter with the crowd, including insulting Croydon, made it feel like a party from start to finish.”

Sarah
Sep 33 min read


ÉIREANN BY A TASTE OF IRELAND REVIEWED
Soon to be on an International Tour we reviewed Éireann, the latest theatrical venture from the creators of international touring A Taste of Ireland,. Both the dancers and the musicians were stunningly good - not to be missed.

Deborah Tarrant
Sep 13 min read


STALE CAKE - a debut at the Camden Fringe
Stale Cake is the debut theatrical work of Gabrielle Hofmann, and if this startling opening salvo is anything by which to go, then we might just expect more fireworks from this writer in the not-too-distant future - there is great potential here.

Jeremy Simmonds
Aug 212 min read


Mini Moon Theatre presents To MARS
To MARS is our view the perfect introduction to theatre for very young people. our 8 and 10 year old reviewers loved the show. Highly recommended.

Simon
Aug 202 min read


Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® - Hamlet.
Now in it's 15th year the company behind Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® give us their rendition of Hamlet. Our reviewer was not a fan. Something is rotten in the state of Leicester Square Theatre.

Simon
Aug 193 min read


Glitter, Heat, and Pure Joy at Sandringham - The Scissor Sisters and Pet Shop Boys at Heritage Live, part of the 2025 tour
Sandringham’s Heritage Live wasn’t just about the music—it was the sparkle, and the sheer sense of joy that hung in the air. Scissor Sisters turned the lawns into a glitterball, And then came Pet Shop Boys—masters of synth-pop storytelling, celebrating an amazing 40 years in the business closing the night with West End Girls and Being Boring.

Sarah
Aug 163 min read


The Magic Hour reviewed - Don't go to Vegas, go to this!
If you want to see some outstanding magic, you don't need to go to Vegas. Try the Magic Hour in London's Sheraton Grand - Sonic truly delivers first class magic.

Simon
Aug 122 min read


Review of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
Fun, fast-paced, and full of fascinating facts, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain makes learning history an absolute blast. With energetic performances, cheeky humour, and plenty of audience laughs, it’s a four-star family treat

Simon
Aug 92 min read


Anne Boleyn The Musical at Hever Castle – Regal Drama in a Royal Setting
Anne Boleyn The Musical at Hever Castle is a regal spectacle in a setting that couldn’t be more perfect. With the castle glowing in jewel tones and Henry VIII arriving on a white horse, it’s theatrical magic. Emily Lane’s voice as Anne is a standout, and the cast sweeps across the lawn like courtiers summoned by fate. But while the setting dazzles, the drama doesn’t quite match the grandeur. Think Wolf Hall meets am-dram—with a few missed tricks and a lot of heart.

Sarah
Aug 73 min read


Lost Watches at Park Theatre: A Surreal Slice of Beat-Infused Theatre
A talking sculpture of William Burroughs voiced by Jason Isaacs steals the show in Lost Watches—a surreal, Beat-inspired journey through grief and memory at Park Theatre. With standout performances from Lorenzo Allchurch, Gabrielle Moran, and Leah Aspden, this 70-minute play is a poetic fever dream best followed by pizza and reflection

Sarah
Aug 42 min read


The Diana Mixtape – A Glittering Pop-Drag Spectacle with Royals at HERE at Outernet
Glittery, cheeky and packed with pop bangers, The Diana Mixtape is a royal romp through heartbreak and high heels. Lucinda Lawrence’s deliciously villainous Camilla and Keala Settle’s commanding Queen steal the show—but get a seat, standing is no joke

Sarah
Aug 33 min read


A Role to Die For at the Marylebone Theatre
How hard can be to cast a new Bond, James Bond? A Role to Die For now on at the Marylebone Theatre attempts to answer the conundrum.

Deborah Tarrant
Aug 22 min read


The White Chip at Southwark Playhouse – A Funny, Fierce & Deeply Moving Triumph
What do you do if you can't find a film or play which fits your experience of alcoholism? You write your own. The White Chip is written by Sean Daniels whose story told through the mouth of Stephen played by the brilliant Ed Coleman. It's both funny and poignant. Do not miss this play

Sarah
Jul 153 min read


In Defence of Adventurous Mothers
Fresh and original writing in a London Fringe venue, a cracking storyline, a talented cast - we gave In Defence of Adventurous Mothers a 4 star review. Don't miss this exciting new play.

Sarah
Jul 142 min read


Review of the Royal Drawing Schools 25th Anniversary Exhibition 'The Power of Drawing'
Jeremy and Tina reviewed the marvellous exhibition now on at the Royal Drawing School to celebrate 25 years of its' existence. Highly recommended.

Jeremy Simmonds
Jul 13 min read


This Bitter Earth
A beautiful two hander, intense and thoughtful. Now on at Soho Theatre
I ran the whole emotional roller coaster from laughing out loud to a small tear.

Simon
Jun 282 min read
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