London Theatre Reviews
Read in-depth reviews of West End shows, offering expert opinions and audience reactions to the latest theatre performances.
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Richard II review: Jonathan Bailey’s wickedly charismatic king rules the Bridge Theatre
Guys and dolls have made way for kings and dukes at the Bridge Theatre, where Jonathan Bailey rul...
19 Feb, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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The Years review: A heart-breaking and life-affirming celebration of womanhood
The stage manager appears from the wings and the performance is stopped. We’re a third of the way...
10 Feb, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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Oedipus review: Rami Malek plays a blinder in UK stage debut
The Old Vic adaptation has been in the works since 2019, and the source material dates back consi...
5 Feb, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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Witness for the Prosecution Review at London County Hall: A Must-See Agatha Christie Play
Histrionics, tears, murder, pleas of ‘you have to believe me!’ and wood panelling aplenty. It mus...
4 Feb, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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The Lonely Londoners review: An intimate portrayal of immigration that can’t be trumped
This week, in his first act of his controversial second term, Donald Trump cut the CBP One app. O...
22 Jan, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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Cirque du Soleil: Corteo Review. Step into the Dreamscape.
If dreams were a circus, they’d look like Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo. Forget your average juggling...
16 Jan, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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Oliver! Review: Matthew Bourne’s Twisted Tale Hits The Bullseye
"Get yourself a cat!" Fagin cries as he narrowly escapes Bullseye. His wry advice to Bill is met ...
15 Jan, 2025 | By Sian McBride