Joyfully chaotic and packed with nostalgia, Biff To The Future is a fast, funny one-man romp led by a superbly energetic Joseph Maudsley. With pitch-perfect sound cue interplay and inspired audience moments (that air guitarist!), it’s playful, irreverent and all the better if you know the films.

Conceived during Covid-19, TR(IA)L is a tense, claustrophobic sci-fi drama following ‘Subject X’ as she undergoes a mysterious drug trial. Isolated and stripped of memory, she begins to question her reality—and her supervisor. Smart and unsettling, it offers a chilling reflection on control, identity, and modern science

A clever and chaotic musical that flips Cinderella on its head and keeps the laughs coming. With jokes pitched perfectly for both children and adults, standout performances from the Fairy Godfather and Wicked Stepmother, and a pace that never lets up, Apparently Ugly is sharp, silly and hugely enjoyable. ★★★★★

This gripping 90-minute Saint Joan distils Shaw’s epic into a fierce, modern clash of faith and power. Ruthie Black is electrifying in the title role, while James Saxby’s shapeshifting performance is equally compelling. Together, they create a taut, thought-provoking piece that feels urgent, intimate, and strikingly relevant.

A raw and unsettling exploration of trauma, this powerful one-hour play follows fractured lives colliding with devastating consequences. With haunting performances, a sparse candlelit set and striking live music, it’s an intense theatrical experience that lingers long after the final moment.

A gripping two-hander, THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME. charts Grace and Eli’s relationship from childhood to adulthood with striking emotional clarity. Amaia Naima Aguinaga and Francis Nunnery share compelling chemistry, while inventive staging blends puppetry, projection and craft. This meta, self-aware piece probes memory, authorship and control with layered, thought-provoking precision.

A dazzling new cast brings fresh energy to SIX at the Vaudeville Theatre. With stunning vocals across the board and a standout performance from Nia Stephen as Catherine Parr, this joyful, glitter-filled retelling of ‘herstory’ remains as empowering and entertaining as ever.

A tightly written one‑hour thriller-comedy performed by Finella Waddilove and Sarah Parkins, Doughnut Drive blends humor, grief, chaos and film‑inspired mayhem. With sharp chemistry, frantic twists, and cinematic flair, this female‑led crime caper delivers a refreshing and gripping ride from start to finish.

Mythos: Ragnarök fuses Norse mythology, theatre and pro wrestling, using not just fight choreography but classic wrestling storytelling – surprise entrances, cue-hit music and crowd play. With powerful female characters, live music and bold visuals, it’s a high-energy, immersive show that takes wrestling to another level and shows why it’s a Fringe sell-out hit.

An intimate and emotionally layered two-hander, Dawn of Reckoning draws you in with its relatable university nostalgia before unfolding into something far more unsettling. With gripping performances from Emily Carter and Sophie Linfield, this ambiguous story of friendship and loss lingers long after curtain call.

A chilling ghost story comes to life at Southwark Playhouse Borough. It Walks Around The House At Night blends clever staging, immersive lighting and sound, and a gripping central performance from George Naylor. With plenty of jumps and bumps for horror fans, balanced by sharp humour and strong storytelling, this atmospheric production proves that a small theatre can deliver a seriously big night of theatre.

Rosa Garland delivers an ambitious and unsettling performance, moving through surreal vignettes that blend comedy, discomfort and bold physicality. Her commitment is undeniable, but moments of emotional depth are often overshadowed by shock-driven choices, leaving the show feeling more like an intense, chaotic dream than a fully realised comedic experience.

A powerful, intimate revival of Savage at the historic White Bear, where Kerill Kelly and Matthew Hartley shine as lovers torn apart, and Claire‑Monique Martin delivers a quietly extraordinary performance as the nurse who risks everything to help.

Tender, funny and quietly unsettling, Blink at the King’s Head Theatre explores loneliness, voyeurism and the fragile ways we try to connect. This intimate two-hander delivers beautifully nuanced performances, balancing humour with heartbreak as two isolated lives intertwine in unexpected and deeply human ways. ★★★★☆

Aboard the Golden Hinde, Silver & Gold transforms theatre into a thrillingly intimate voyage. As Long John Silver recruits us — very firmly not pirates — James Hyland delivers a gripping retelling that blurs audience and crew. Atmospheric, playful and unexpectedly moving, it’s immersive storytelling at its most memorable.

Warm, funny and unexpectedly moving, Grindr Mom at Waterloo East Theatre is a standout solo performance from Jessica Martin. Blending mischievous humour with genuine emotional depth, this clever monologue explores faith, family and the search for connection, with hilarious Siri and Alexa moments sitting alongside a quietly heartbreaking journey of acceptance.

A warm, funny and unexpectedly moving 20th anniversary production, Glorious! celebrates the remarkable Florence Foster Jenkins — the socialite famously dubbed the worst singer in the world. Wendi Peters delivers a beautifully balanced performance filled with humour and vulnerability, while Matthew James Morrison provides a charming narrative anchor. With simple but effective staging and plenty of laughs, this uplifting true story leaves audiences with a genuine feel-good glow

Cooney’s name promises chaos — and Cash on Delivery delivers a whirlwind of mistaken identities, slamming doors and benefit-fuelled deception at The Mill at Sonning. Slickly performed and energetically staged, it’s a hearty slice of old-school farce — though it feels more 1970s than 1990s. Three and a half stars for an evening of comforting theatrical escapism.

Already Perfect at the King’s Head Theatre is intimate, funny and deeply moving. Exploring faith, family and six years of conversion therapy, it balances emotional honesty with perfectly timed humour — including Bibles dropping from the sky to much laughter. With outstanding performances and glorious vocal harmony, this five-star musical stays with you long after the final note.

Resuming our long-lapsed Boxing Day theatre tradition, Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre proved the perfect return. From the ensemble warming up the audience with ballet moves pre-show, to a thoughtful, playful retelling of Noel Streatfeild’s story, this production balances warmth, invention and heart. Standout dancing, smart adaptations, and a finale that lands squarely in Croydon make this generous family theatre at its best. ★★★★★