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Read in-depth reviews of West End shows, offering expert opinions and audience reactions to the latest theatre performances.

Calling all Freshers: Don't miss Avenue Q

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Calling all Freshers: Don't miss Avenue Q

With three months before Avenue Q closes at the Shaftesbury Theatre, I thought it my duty to impl...

21 Oct, 2026 | By Tess Thompson

High School Musical Review

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High School Musical Review

Like many others, I’d say I’m a self-proclaimed Queen of Teen Movie Quotes, Mayor of Nostalgia To...

21 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

The Traitors: Live Experience Review – Is It Worth It?

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The Traitors: Live Experience Review – Is It Worth It?

Having watched every episode of The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors, I was probably the ideal can...

14 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan harvest laughs from Chekhov’s final play

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Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan harvest laughs from Chekhov’s final play

Chekhov is fruitful ground for Director Ian Rickson and playwright Conor McPherson. Following the...

14 Oct, 2026 | By Sian McBride

August Wilson’s Fences Review: A Powerful Portrait of Family, Prejudice and Masculinity

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August Wilson’s Fences Review: A Powerful Portrait of Family, Prejudice and Masculinity

Written in 1985, August Wilson’s Fences is part of his American Century Cycle, a landmark series ...

12 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About RENT?

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Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About RENT?

Thirty years after it first took the musical theatre world by storm, RENT is back in London with ...

9 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

RENT more than measures up

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RENT more than measures up

How do you measure 30 years of RENT? We’ve measured the days since its West End debut; 10,376 day...

9 Oct, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge