RED BUS LONDINIUM

Welcome to Red Bus Londinium, celebrating the wonderful diversity of London’s theatre scene from the intimacy of a pub theatre to the extravagance of the West End. You will also find ideas on how to afford the theatre, so it can be enjoyed by all.

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  Review: The Price, Marylebone Theatre ★★★★
  Review: if you are of an age where parents’ belongings and siblings’ long memories are beginning to feel like a calendar appointment, Arthur Miller’s The Price at Marylebone Theatre will hit closer to home than you might expect.
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  Review: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, Apollo Theatre ★★★
  Review: Warm, witty, and unexpectedly moving, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo is the reunion you didn’t know you needed. Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis bring Hacker and Sir Humphrey back with all their pomposity and charm intact
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  Review: The Wasp, Southwark Playhouse ★★★½
  Review: Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s psychological thriller, Wasp, returns to London with two outstanding performances exploring class, trauma, and the lasting damage of our school years.
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  Three Years Of Red Bus – Which Shows Are On The Top Deck?
  News: Red Bus Londinium is three years old. Take a look at the ten shows which got five star reviews in that time.
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  Review: A Doll’s House, Almeida ★★★
  Review: this Doll’s House adaptation feels uneven but Romola Garai’s performance is a compelling reason to watch
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  Review: One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Old Vic ★★★★
  Review: Clint Dyer’s reimagining of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at the Old Vic is a stirring reimagining that tackles institutional power and land loss with grace.
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  Review: Hoopla! 20th Anniversary, Mini Showstopper! The Improvised Musical ★★★★½
  Review: A rare, intimate Showstopper that captures the company at its most immediate and inventive.
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  Review: Teeth ‘n’ Smiles, Duke of York ★★★½
  Review: Teeth ‘n’ smiles is a fierce revival of Hare’s play, driven by Rebecca Lucy Taylor’s raw and magnetic performance.
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  Mind the Gap: Balancing Early Curtains with the Evening Rush
  Debate: The debate over early theatre start times highlights the balance between commuting convenience and preserving the traditional theatre experience.
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  Pulling Back the Curtain: Magic and Metamorphosis with Norvil & Josephine
  Interview: Norvil & Josephine’s 2026 tour presents “Rabbits Out of the Hat,” blending magic and storytelling to explore tradition versus change.
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  Review: Smoke, Omnibus Clapham ★★★★
  Review: Alexis Gregory’s Smoke powerfully explores chemsex, mental health, and isolation in the LGBTQ+ community, prompting vital discussions.
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  Review: Sorry (I Broke Your Arms and Legs), Pleasance Theatre, ★★★★ ½
  Review: Sorry (I broke your arms and legs) presents a hilariously fresh viewpoint on the adolescent school experience, via Powerpoint
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  Review: Down to Chance, Pleasance Theatre ★★★★
  Review: Down to Chance at the Pleasance Theatre. A poignant, masterly look at Genie Chance, the voice of the 1964 Alaska quake. A deft tribute to the lifeline of radio and human resilience.
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  Review: Cock, Colab Theatre ★★★★★
  Review: Mike Bartlett’s play “Cock” explores identity and love with raw performances in an intimate setting, provoking thought on desire and connection.
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  Review: Please Please Me, Kiln Theatre ★★★ ½
  Review: Please Please Me at Kiln Theatre explores Brian Epstein’s profound legacy, balancing his personal struggles with his impact on The Beatles’ success.