RED BUS LONDINIUM Reviews

  • 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.

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  • Review: Ancient Grease, The VAULTS ***

    Review: Ancient Grease at The Vaults merges Greek mythology with Grease, offering camp entertainment despite its distracting writing and extended length.

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  • Review: Mythos: Ragnarök, Alexandra Palace ****

    Review: Mythos: Ragnarök at Alexandra Palace fuses Norse mythology and professional wrestling, captivating audiences with its energetic performances and emotional depth.

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  • Review: Children of the Night, Southwark Playhouse ****

    Review: Children of the Night is a vibrant, intimate exploration of 90s Doncaster, blending personal stories with communal resilience and nostalgia.

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  • Review: Iron Fantasy, Soho Theatre *** ½

    Review: Iron Fantasy at Soho Theatre humorously explores female strength through whimsical performances, showcasing resilience and vulnerability amidst a critique of gym culture.

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  • Review: Russell Maliphant Dance Company Landscapes, Sadlers Wells East ****

    Review: Russell Maliphant’s “Landscapes” at Sadler’s Wells East features compelling solos like “AfterLight” and “Two,” blending masterful movement, light, and music.

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  • Review: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch “Sweet Mambo”, Sadlers Wells *****

    Review: Pina Bausch’s Sweet Mambo, now in London, masterfully blends movement, emotion, and storytelling, showcasing the profound impact of her Tanztheater.

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  • Review: Spin Cycles , Camden People’s Theatre****

    Review: Spin Cycles is a poignant, humorous one-woman show exploring grief and wellness culture, resonating deeply with communal experiences and personal trauma.

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  • Review: Maggots, Bush Theatre **** 

    Review: Maggots at the Bush Theatre explores the hidden human cost of urban neglect, revealing the fragile connections between community and storytelling in contemporary society.

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  • Review: BIGRE / “Fish Bowl”, Sadlers Wells ****

    Review: Bigre “FishBowl” at Sadlers Wells offers intelligent physical comedy and sharp social satire, capturing relatable awkwardness through clever characters and intricate scenography.

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  • Review: Friends! the Parody Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre, ***

    Review: FRIENDS! The Musical Parody blends nostalgia and comedy but falters in balancing tribute and satire, appealing largely to devoted fans.

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  • Review: Ebony Scrooge, Sadlers Wells East ****

    Review: Sadler’s Wells presents a vibrant Caribbean-inspired remix of A Christmas Carol, showcasing dynamic choreography and a fresh narrative twist.

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