Reviews

Read the latest theatre reviews of plays, musicals, dance, opera and cabaret—covering the West End, London fringe, regional UK and international productions. Our expert critics offer in-depth insights on the most talked-about shows across the performing arts.

Bank of Dave: The Musical review

“Frenetic but ill-disciplined”

Bank of Dave: The Musical review

The Lowry, Salford

Rob Madge’s larky new musical, directed by Nikolai Foster, falls short of a solid investment in its social story

Malory Towers review

“Irresistible brand of charm and whimsy”

Malory Towers review

Theatre Royal Bath

Fourteen Again review

“Boundless charm”

Fourteen Again review

The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere

Sweat review

“Deeply detailed drama”

Sweat review

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Oh Zeus! review

“Madcap caper”

Oh Zeus! review

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

The Psychic review

“Too many elements and ideas”

The Psychic review

York Theatre Royal

Die Glasmenagerie review

“Combines emotional clarity with directorial vision”

Die Glasmenagerie review

Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Berlin

Peter Grimes review

“Revival preserves its visceral punch”

Peter Grimes review

Royal Opera House, London

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: 50th-anniversary UK tour review

“Finely tuned”

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: 50th-anniversary UK tour review

Sadler's Wells, London

Magic review

Magic review

Chichester Festival Theatre

Tales of Love and Loss review

“Memorable one-act operas by three women composers”

Tales of Love and Loss review

Linbury Theatre, London

Jack & Sarah review

“Smart reworking”

Jack & Sarah review

Mill at Sonning

Kohlhaas review

“Breathlessly powerful”

Kohlhaas review

Brighton Dome

KlangHaus: Last Haus on Earth/Darkroom review

“Adrenalising and soothing”

KlangHaus: Last Haus on Earth/Darkroom review

Brighton Dome

Breakin' Convention 2026 review

“Always a good feeling in the house”

Breakin' Convention 2026 review

Sadler's Wells, London

Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen review

“Ill-fitting celebration”

Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen review

Royal Festival Hall, London

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