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Review: Pig Heart Boy, currently at Unicorn Theatre before its national tour, is based on Malorie Blackman’s acclaimed book. Adapted for the stage, it follows 13-year-old Cameron, who faces life-changing decisions regarding a pig heart transplant. The production tackles themes of ethics and integrity, offering thought-provoking content for a youthful audience.
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Review: Mean Girls is a high school musical drama exploring the universal struggle to fit in, inspired by Tina Fey’s 20-year-old film. The Broadway musical, which opened in London in 2024, features vibrant staging and costumes. Praised for its strong performances, it recently won Best New Musical at the 2025 What’s On Stage awards.
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Review: Yllana and Toom Pak’s TRASH! delivers a joyful, innovative theatre experience, engaging children with percussion and comedy in a recycling centre.
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Review: Here You Come Again is a vibrant, heartfelt production at the New Wimbledon Theatre, blending humour and poignancy as it explores loneliness through the lens of Dolly Parton. Strong performances by Tricia Paoluccio and Steven Webb enhance the narrative, making it an enjoyable experience for both fans and newcomers alike, despite earlier homophobic incidents…
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Review: Jamie Lloyd’s latest production, Much Ado About Nothing, marks a vibrant departure from his usual grey palette, showcasing the talents of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. With a lively atmosphere, humour, and a strong ensemble, it stands out as an engaging introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences.
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Review: Scissorhandz at Southwark Playhouse offers a musical reinterpretation of the classic Edward Scissorhands story, showcasing strong performances, particularly from Jordan Kai Burnett. However, the production suffers from genre confusion and uneven song choices, impacting its overall coherence. While commendable, it lacks the polish needed to fully honour its predecessors.
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Review: “Ghost the musical, currently at the New Wimbledon Theatre, revives the iconic 1990 film with a talented cast and nostalgic set design. Featuring The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody and original songs, the show captures the spirit of its predecessor, appealing especially to fans of the era, though it may not sway new audiences.”
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Review: Play On! transforms Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night into a lively 1940s Harlem jazz club, featuring 20 Duke Ellington songs. The show, directed by Michael Buffong, addresses race and sexism while following Vy, a female songwriter masquerading as a man. With dynamic performances, particularly from Rev, the production is a joyous celebration of black talent.
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Review: &Juliet combines Max Martin’s hits in a humorous, engaging twist on Shakespeare’s tale, showcasing strong performances and dynamic choreography.
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Please sir, can I have some more? We all know the words, but do we all really need any more Oliver? Red Bus Londinium says yes, we do.
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The New Wimbledon Theatre played host to Jack and the Beanstalk this year, one of the 23 pantomimes producing by Crossroads pantomimes (who are also responsible for the pantomime at the London Palladium). Being part of such a large production stable, means that a local theatre is able to turn on a pantomime with extremely…
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Review: Hijinks and Caviar has potential but currently lacks cohesion and depth, with a confusing plot and unmemorable songs.
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Review: The New Wimbledon Theatre’s touring production of Hairspray offers a vibrant, enjoyable experience, blending powerful performances with a significant social message.
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The New Wimbledon Theatre currently plays host to the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar. With strong vocals, a stark and simple staging and stunning choreography (which earned an Olivier nomination in its first iteration), there is much to enjoy here for fans of this Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber…
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In Blizzard, now at the Soho Theatre, writer and director Emily Woof has created a one-woman poignant and at times both physical and philosophical comedy that taps into the midlife neuroses and daydreams we all ponder. Middle-aged, married and muddled, Dotty (Emily Woof) and her husband, neuroscientist (also nicknamed Dotty) are growing apart as their…
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Review: Shu-wing Tang’s nonverbal King Lear captivates audiences with an all-female cast, exploring storytelling through movement and minimalism.
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Based on the popular DreamWorks Animation film, Madagascar the Musical follows four animal friends who escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to Madagascar
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The early days of parenthood are exhausting, destabilising and throw every relationship into a starker relief than previously. Too often in theatre and TV, these days are presented for either their comedy value or through an idealistic lens of the love which new parents feel for the new person they have created. It is refreshing…
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