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Reviews
Gawain & the Green Knight by Felix Grainger & Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, Park 90, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 | until 23 December 2025 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Frolics in Camelot”.
Photo credit: Kira Turnpenny
Influencers (2025) Dir Kurtis David Harder, Shudder ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review: Matthew Alicoon
“Online fame becomes both weapon and prison in this intelligent thriller.”
Lurker (2025) Dir Alex Russell, Universal Pictures ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“A psychologically precise interrogation on the true cost of visibility and fame.”
Indian Ink by Tom Stoppard, Hampstead Theatre, London | 03 – 31 December, 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Felicity Kendall magnificent in Jonathan Kent splendid revival”.
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Sarah Beth Briggs (piano)Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 14 December 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“A seasonal programme devised, presented and played with musical intelligence”.
Photo credit: Royal Centre
Boys in the Buff Words and Music by Chris Burgess The Golden Goose Theatre, 146 Camberwell New Road, London SE5 | Until 10 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Amusing, tuneful, naked distraction”.
Photo credit: Peter Davies
Into the Woods Book by James Lapine | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim The Bridge, 3 Potters Fields Park, London SE1 | Until 18 April 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Into those woods one more magical time”.
Photo credit: Johan Persson
The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful by Charles Ludlam The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, London SE4 | Until 04 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A wonderful funny penny dreadful play”.
Photo credit: Davigor at the Ocular Creative
HMS Pinaforeby Sir W. S. Gilbert & Sir Arthur SullivanEnglish National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2 | 23 January–07 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Clare Colvin
“ENO at its best in Gilbert & Sullivan’s early success”.
Photo credit: Craig Fuller
Cinderella written by Harry Michaels & Alan McHugh Richmond Theatre, 1 Little Green, Richmond TW9 | Until 04 January 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Stemp steals the show as Buttons”.
Photo credit: Ian Olsson
Kazuki Conducts Strauss City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony Hall, Birmingham | 10 December 2025. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A feast of gorgeous Richard Strauss”.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) Directed by Emma Tammi Universal Pictures ⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“Crafted with care, written without conviction”.
Southwell Music Festival – Christmas Celebration Southwell Minster | 08 December 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“The Southwell Festival presents a Christmas Celebration of exceptional artistic integrity”.
Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley
Dracapellaby Dan Patterson & Jez BondPark 200, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 | Until 17 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“The best Christmas show in town”.
Photo credit: Craig Sugden
Cockfosters by Thomas Woffenden and Hamish Clayton. Southwark Playhouse, the Large, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 until 3 January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell.
“Hilarious trip to the end of the line”.
Photo credit: Marshall Stay
Birmingham Royal Ballet The NutcrackerBirmingham Hippodrome | 05-13 December 2025. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A dazzling Christmas spectacular.”
Photo credit: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Concerto Budapest Symphony OrchestraSymphony Hall, Birmingham | 03 December 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“Some extremely fine playing from this excellent Hungarian ensemble.”
Photo credit: Mudra Laszlo
Fallen Angels by Noel CowardThe Menier Chocolate Factory, 4 O'Meara Street, London SE1 | until 21 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Scandalous no longer but entertaining still.”
Photo credit: Manuel Harlan
She Rides Shotgun (2025) Dir Nick Rowland Lionsgate ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“…an underrated gem that deserves your attention.”
Tenebrae: In Winter’s House Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 01 December 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“Jewel-like miniatures sung with exquisite clarity and emotional depth.”
Photo credit: Sim Canetty-Clarke