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Review: Mass at the Donmar asks can you love a child who did something unforgivable? Four parents, one room, no interval, no easy answers.
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Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind captivates with ingenuity and community spirit, showcasing William Kamkwamba’s inspiring journey from adversity to hope.
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Review: The Shawshank Redemption’s stage adaptation: Ben Onwukwe impresses and the penitentiary set is strong
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Review: Waleed Akhtar’s “The P Word” lovingly and illuminatingly explores the contrasting lives of two Pakistani gay men in the UK
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Shakespeare’s Globe stages Brecht for the first time. Michelle Terry is commanding in a production that feels urgently, uncomfortably current.
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Review: The stage adaptation of Zanib Mian’s Planet Omar captures the joyous yet complex life of an eight-year-old British Pakistani boy
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Review: The Harder They Come returns to Theatre Royal Stratford East, vibrant performances and music celebrate Jamaican culture and its global impact.
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Review: 1536, three Tudor women in an Essex field watch a queen fall. Fierce, funny, and devastating.
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Review: Take Note Theatre’s 1940s reinterpretation of HMS Pinafore at the Tabard Theatre captivates with charm, wit, and exceptional performances
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Review: Redcliffe is a deeply personal act of reclamation, often genuinely moving, though it sometimes softens the very truths that make this story essential
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Review: Robert Icke’s production of Romeo and Juliet highlights the urgency of time and youth, capturing their intertwined tragedy
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Review: Dada Masilo’s final work, powerfully upends HAMLET, challenging traditional narratives in a visceral, unforgettable experience.
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Review: Kip Williams’ adaptation of Dracula showcases Cynthia Erivo’s remarkable talent, yet struggles to deliver the psychological dread inherent in Stoker’s novel.
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Review: War Horse, now in its twentieth year, remains a powerful, moving theatrical experience, combining stunning puppetry with deep emotional themes.
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Review: An Ideal Husband is a bold, joyful and unexpectedly moving revival which feel as relevant as ever.
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Review: Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre often impresses visually but lacks the essential frisson between its leads, particularly Aidan Turner.
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Review: Jefta van Dinther’s REMACHINE at Sadler’s Wells powerfully explores human agency in mechanised systems
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Review: Alice Ripoll and Hiltinho Fantástico, PUFF, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells. A magnificent solo taste from the dance style of the favela.
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