A remarkable feat of theatre, CADEL: Lungs on Legs transforms the true story of Tour de France winner Cadel Evans into an exhilarating, immersive experience. Connor Delves delivers a phenomenal performance, cycling throughout while capturing every setback and triumph with humour and heart. Inventive staging, gripping storytelling and extraordinary physical endurance combine to create an inspiring, must-see production that transcends sport.

A talking fish, a frozen Alaskan gold-rush town and a notorious conman trying to save his dying son should make for gripping theatre. Goldfish certainly has ambition, aided by an impressively large cast of nine and wonderfully evocative period costumes. I was particularly taken with the mysterious goldfish itself, which became the most compelling character on stage. Yet despite some intriguing ideas and atmospheric staging, I never became fully invested in the story or its ch

Despite having MacKenzies on my mother's side and family ties to Waternish on Skye, where winter ceilidhs remain a cherished tradition, my own dancing experience is limited to schooldays and a few riotous evenings at the Gay Gordons in Islington. Ceilidh at Shoreditch Town Hall is joyful, funny and unexpectedly moving, with superb musicians and a wonderfully inclusive spirit. I left wanting to sign up for dancing classes myself.

Memoriam explores a fascinating future where memories can be extracted, edited and sold, asking powerful questions about identity, grief and what happens when we soften painful experiences. Beverley Klein shines as the feisty Rivka, but while there are the bones of a cracking good story here, a tighter running time and less sibling bickering would allow its most compelling ideas to truly take centre stage.

An outstanding, deeply moving musical, The Pianist tells the extraordinary true story of Polish-Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman and his fight for survival during the Holocaust. With powerful performances, live music and intimate staging, this London world premiere celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of music to survive even the darkest of times.

Laura Grillo’s What Would Jarvis Do? is a brave, unsettling black comedy that blends fandom, grief and lockdown-induced psychosis into a fever-dream journey through the human psyche. At its best, it offers moments of real emotional insight, particularly in its exploration of loss and isolation. While its surrealism and familiar horror tropes sometimes hinder audience engagement, the production’s ambition, dark humour and pulsing Pulp soundtrack leave a memorable impression.

A brilliantly written and superbly acted two-hander, What the Animals Say turns a chance ferry crossing into a sharp, funny and increasingly unsettling confrontation. David Ireland's debut play combines razor-sharp dialogue, surprising twists and outstanding performances, while imaginative direction and inventive staging make this an exhilarating example of fringe theatre at its best.

Set within the atmospheric surroundings of Wilton's Music Hall, Incendiary breathes new life into the words of Samuel Pepys. Edward Bennett is superb, bringing warmth, humour and humanity to the famous diarist with a wonderfully expressive voice. Blending history, music and storytelling, this fascinating production reveals not only the events Pepys witnessed, but also the man behind the diary.

At one of my favourite London venues, Wilton's Music Hall, Arthur Hull turns musical theatre's biggest disasters into a hugely entertaining evening. Blending impressive vocals, sharp humour and fascinating backstage stories, FLOP! celebrates the shows that missed the mark but somehow left behind memorable songs. A joyful reminder that failure can sometimes be every bit as entertaining as success.

★★★½ Three-and-a-half stars Written and performed by Jamie Noski, Getting Rekt is an ambitious, brave and sharply observed debut. With infectious energy and real stage presence, Noski explores trauma, identity and an unlikely intergenerational friendship against the chaotic backdrop of London. Tender, funny and occasionally heartbreaking, the play leaves you cheering for Rek and Zofia—and their mission to find sunflowers in winter.