Brick Lane Music Hall’s The Magic of Christmas is a joyful, glitter-dusted celebration of music hall tradition, complete with sparkling design, endless costume changes, warm community spirit and standout turns from Vincent Hayes and violinist Victoria Yellop. A festive feast of song, humour and nostalgia in one of London’s most unique venues.

he Grim at Southwark Playhouse mixes sharp comedy with uneven horror. The dynamic between Shaun and Robert brings plenty of laughs, while Harry Carter’s explosive arrival as Jackie Gallagher steals the show. The 1960s setting feels unnecessary, and the supernatural elements don’t fully land, but there’s real potential for this to grow into something special.

Christmas cheer meets Celtic sparkle in A Fairytale for Christmas, now delighting audiences on tour. With Riverdance-inspired choreography, moving moments like O Holy Night and Danny Boy, and rousing singalongs, the show radiates festive warmth. The talented cast feel like old friends sharing a joyful, feel-good Christmas celebration for all ages.

Olly Hawes’s Old Fat F**k Up is a raw, darkly funny dive into masculinity, fatherhood, and failure. Blending confession, theatre, and stand-up, Hawes strips life bare on a stark stage, shifting from humor to heartbreak with ease. At its best, it’s unflinching and deeply human—an honest portrait of middle-aged vulnerability that lingers long after the lights fade.

dward J Moore’s The Seahorse remains strikingly relevant, exploring a tempestuous relationship in a claustrophobic seafront bar. Seaman Harry Bales seeks permanence with Gertrude Blum, a guarded bar owner, igniting a tense battle of control. Through raw dialogue and physical intensity, the play reveals vulnerability amid passion and conflict, leaving audiences captivated by its emotional currents. On at the Golden Gosse Theatre noe.

Our round up of all the nice and naughty shows for Christmas, some old favourites, some pantos - traditional and adult, and other fun experiences. Do come and join us and get into the festive spirit.

Strictly adults only! Garry Starr has balls! A surreal, silly, sensational evening at the Arts Theatre, London. Do not miss the mayhem!

"The Problem With The Seventh Year" is a bold, one-man show tracing a boxer’s journey through ambition, identity, and sacrifice. James McGregor delivers a magnetic performance, though the script’s emotional punch occasionally falters. Visually striking and thematically rich, it’s imperfect—but compelling.

A play that contains both anguish and hope, a moving experience of dealing with grief and relationships after loss. 4 stars from us.

In need of Halloween chills - look no further than this production of The Monkey's Paw now on at the Hope Theatre in Islington

Musical Bites at The Other Palace is back! For just £5 (lunch extra), you can enjoy a 45‑minute in-progress musical reading—script-in-hand, intimate setting, and your feedback shapes the show. Upcoming: PTA (29 Oct) & Legendary (12 Nov). On 15 Oct, Rachel Garnet’s Ready To Wear gave a striking glimpse into YSL’s creative fragility—humorous, heartfelt & cautious on joy

Catch the Choir of Man at the Arts Theatre, London before it starts it's nationwide tour in March 2026. This uplifting show has a serious message, but leaves you feeling good.

Tapping into the current rise in extreme right wing British nationalism and the flag waving this 2 actor play 'English Kings killing Foreigners' is timely and rightly challenging. 

Really good Exposure Written and performed by Megan Prescott Important and Courageous, this needs everyone's attention now. Exceptional!

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.

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

A one woman show seeking to uncover the truth about those great Shakespearean monologues.

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?

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.”

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.