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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  Reaction to the 2026 OLIVIER winners
  Results: Red Bus Londinium sees how well their predictions for Olivier Awards 2026 went.
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  Review: Broken Glass, Young Vic *** ½
  Review: Arthur Miller’s “Broken Glass” at the Young Vic explores personal and societal denial amidst rising anti-Semitism, though pacing and casting issues persist.
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  Olivier Awards 2026: The Red Bus Londinium Predictions
  Prediction: who Red Bus Londinium thinks might win the Olivier Awards 2026
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  Review: Flyby, Southwark Playhouse **½
  Review: Flyby at Southwark Playhouse showcases technical skill but struggles with too many ideas and a toxic relationship narrative.
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  Review, Hoopla! 20th Anniversary, *****
  Review: Hoopla celebrates 20 years of improv, evolving from pub nights to a thriving theatre, honouring its rich heritage and diverse community.
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  Review: Lifeline, Southwark Playhouse ***
  Review: Lifeline at Southwark Playhouse blends Alexander Fleming’s story with contemporary antibiotic resistance, delivering a heartfelt, albeit overextended, narrative.
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  Review: Lighthouse, Courtyard Theatre *** ½
  Review: Lighthouse, a gripping play by Early Doors Productions, explores isolation and human complexity amid the dramatic setting of lighthouse keepers.
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  Review: John Proctor Is A Villain, Royal Court ****
  Review: John Proctor is a Villain re-examines Arthur Miller’s classic, blending teenage struggles and contemporary issues
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  Review: A Mirrored Monet, Charing Cross Theatre **
  Review: A Mirrored Monet at Charing Cross Theatre is a visually stunning exploration of the costs of artistic obsession, with a little light missing.
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  Review, Yentl, Marylebone Theatre, ****
  Review: Kadimah’s Yentl at Marylebone Theatre authentically revives Singer’s story, exploring gender and faith with contemporary relevance and emotional depth.
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  Review: Welcome to Pemfort, Soho Theatre ****
  Review: Welcome to Pemfort, a new play by Sarah Power. A pretty gift shop hides a much darker story with no easy answers.
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  Review: Waitress Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre *****
  Review: The 2026 Waitress UK tour celebrates its tenth anniversary, featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna at various theatres across the country.
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  Review: Choir Boy, Stratford East ****
  Review: Choir Boy at Stratford East compellingly explores identity and legacy through music and drama, delivering a powerful, moving theatrical experience.
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  Review: Squidge, Riverside Studios ****
  Review: “Squidge,” Tiggy Bayley’s powerful debut play celebrates teaching assistants, capturing the complexities of the UK education system with poignant accuracy.
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  Review: Summer Folk, National Theatre **** ½ 
  Review: Robert Hastie’s production of Gorky’s Summerfolk at the National Theatre revitalises its themes of privilege and disillusionment, resonating powerfully today.