Brief Encounter follows two tragic lovers as their chance meetings develop into an intense romantic affair. As they meet across train stations, restaurants, and occasionally an unknowing colleague’s flat, they come to terms with the depth of their love for one another, whilst realising the…
An evening without Kate Bush, by Sarah Louise young and russell Lucas at Underbelly theatre, Soho I originally saw this show about 5 years ago at Soho theatre, it was in the aftermath of covid, theatres and venues were just about back to normal service,…
The Three Fates, Melanie Bright, Spike Maxell, Lauran Rae – Hades (Alistair Parker) and Persephone (Rachel Adedeji) – photo Brinkhoff-Moegenburg I guess there are many theatre goers who have seen Hadestown more than once. It has a true following. I will now own up that…
A one man show originally written by Keith Waterhouse in 1989. Based on the real life escapades of hard drinking Spectator journalist Jeffrey Bernard, set and staged in the saloon bar at the Coach and Horses pub on Greek st. Where he was once a…
For those who might not know it, Arcola theatre is a fantastic little fringe venue right in the heart of Dalston, I love the fact they’ve got me on their mailing list and that each time I get invited to a press night I know…
Cash on Delivery is a farce by the household name of Cooney, however this time, not Ray but his son Micheal. It follows Eric Swan (Steven Pinder) as he comes face to face with the consequences of his actions, in this case, two years of…
Ensemble and Mark Addy (Harold Fry): photograph Tristram Kenton Musicals always need a strong opening number. It draws in the audience and arouses excitement. This was the case here. Bursting onto the stage with enormous energy, the ensemble sang and danced to ‘Rise Up’. It…
As a late Christmas present from us, here’s the iconic moment from this year’s production of A Christmas Carol when the ghost of Marley (Stuart Neal) arrives to haunt Scrooge (Paul Hilton). A Christmas Carol is playing until 10 Jan 2026. Book your tickets now:…
INTER ALIA is playing a strictly limited run at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 19th March. Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the National Theatre, Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) brings her ‘transfixing shape-shifting performance’ (Telegraph) to the West End in a ‘searing legal drama’…
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is another strong spoke in the Mischief Comedy Wheel. The play, written once again by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis, and Jonathan Sayer, opened this weekend to a packed theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. After finally confirming that Chris will once again be…