A riotous queer comedy packed with innuendo and musical mischief! Two young lovers escape wartime London to a boarding house for “bad butch boys,” launching a campy, filthy twist on Narnia. Expect Mr Topless, Arselan the lion, and a Beaver with an appetite—plus reimagined show tunes like “Accepting My Depravity.” High-energy performances, clever jokes, and a sweet love story make this two-hour romp unmissable.

Sparkling, silly and stuffed with festive mischief, Potted Panto at Wilton’s Music Hall is back! Dan Clarkson returns with cheeky charm, joined by Gary Trainor for a fresh twist on classic pantos. Expect topical jokes, slapstick chaos, and even an AI 3D scene. A five-star treat for families—best for kids who know their Cinderellas from their Aladdins. Pure Christmas joy in London’s most magical venue!

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.

A sparkling Christmas treat, The Mill at Sonning’s My Fair Lady is beautifully sung, lovingly staged and full of charm. Simbi Akande and Nadim Naaman shine, and Mark Moraghan’s irresistible Alfred Doolittle steals every scene. Gorgeous costumes, superb values, and the signature meal-and-show experience make this a perfect festive night out.

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.

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. 

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.

Puppetry and live actors are melded with state of the art projections in this award winning play now on at Finsbury Park Theatre until 5th July 2025

What happens when Dionisius takes his slave to Hades to bring George Bernard Shaw back to Earth via a word battle with Shakespeare? Will Pluto let them leave. Can Heracles be forgiven for slaying Cerberus? And what happens when Charon is to stoned to row the ferry on the Styx? All of this bonkers storyline unfolds at Southwark Playhouse. Great acting, singing and dancing and wit. No, it's not quite West End - but it a fun-filled night out.