Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto for Adults! at The Pleasance Theatre is a riotous, gender-bending twist on Oz, packed with laughs, audience participation, and a heartwarming message of inclusivity. Naughty, clever, and wildly entertaining, it’s easily the most fun I’ve had at the theatre all year. 5/5 stars.

A jolly festive cracker where you are the star. This fast-paced, tech-filled Christmas caper mixes party tricks, games, musical mayhem and audience antics to keep Krampus at bay. Tom Clarkson and Own Visser dazzle with Vic-and-Bob-meets-tech energy, delivering nonstop gags, clever twists and riotous surprises. A joyful, inventive festive treat.

Step into Victorian London at The Lost Estate’s Great Christmas Feast, an atmospheric blend of dining, live music and a one-man A Christmas Carol. David Alwyn gives an energetic, engaging performance, though the show could benefit from a second actor to deepen the emotion. Beautifully staged with a hearty Victorian-inspired menu, it’s a charming, festive experience that delivers plenty of seasonal magic.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

We were invited to a summer showcase ahead of the National Ballet of Japan’s UK debut performance of Giselle at the Royal Opera House on 24th July 2025. This marvellous showcase has left us excited to see the full performance. On 24th to 27th July - so get booking!

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

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.

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.