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Reviews
Vera: Or, The Nihilists by Oscar Wilde. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 until 27 September 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“A Wilde evening.”
Photo Credit: Henry Roberts.
The Code by Michael McKeever. Southwark Playhouse, the Elephant, 1 Dante Place, London SE11 until 11 October 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Tracie Bennet delights & dazzles.”
Photo Credit: Danny Kaan.
The Poltergeist by Philip Ridley, Studio 2, The Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin Street, London E8 until 13 October 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Stunning performance.”
Photo Credit: Simon Annand.
The Truth About Blayds by A.A,Milne, the Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 until 4 October 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Finely staged, rewarding revival.”
Photo Credit: Carla Joy Evans.
Vermin by Benny Ainsworth, Park 90, Clifton Terrace, London N4 until 20 September 2025, 2☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Fine performances, awful play.”
Photo Credit: Michael Parker.
God Save My Northern Soul by Natasha Cottriall. Park 90, Clifton Terrace, London N4 until 20 September 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“A delightful, rewarding play.”
Photo Credit – Mark Senior.
Cow/Deer by Katie Mitchell, Nina Segal & Melanie Wilson. Jerwood Upstairs, the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1 until 11 October 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Something extraordinary.”
Photo Credit: Tatenda Matsvai.
Invasive Species by Maia Novi. The King's Head Theatre, Upper Street, Islington, London until 03 October 2025, 3☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Novi triumphs despite the play.”
Photo Credit: Danny Kaan.
The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return by Sam Edmunds. Southwark Playhouse the Little, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 until 27 September 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Pulsating performances.”
Photo Credit: Harry Ellets.
Deaf Republic by Dead Centre & Zoe McWhinney. The Royal Court Jerwood Theatre, Sloane Square, London until 13 September, 2025 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Powerful and visually stunning.“
Photo Credit: Johan Persson.
The Pitchfork Disney by Philip Ridley, King's Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 until 4 October 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“A superb revival.”
Photo Credit: Charles Flint.
A Song at Twilight by Noel Coward – Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth – until 6 September 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards
“A production of real class and excellence.”
Photo Credit: Summer Play Festival
What a Gay Day – the Larry Grayson story by Tim Connery. The Brockley Jack Studio, Brockley road, London SE4 until 30 August 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Funniest show in town.”
Photo Credit: Bridge House Theatre.
Juniper Blood by Mikc Bartlett. The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, London WC2 until 04 October 2025, 3☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Tedious state of the world play.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Two Gentlemen of Verona: William ShakespeareRSC @ The Other Place, Stratford Upon AvonRuns, until Sunday 31 August 2025. AD performance 26 August 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: Rod Dungate.
“A real summer treat.”
Photo Credit: Helen Murray.
Southwell Music Festival 2025. Southwell Minster and other venues, 22-25 August 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“Southwell: a Festival that brings the best live music to the heart of Nottinghamshire.”
Photo Credit: Tom Platinum Morley.
Murder in the Dark by Torben Betts - Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth – until 30 August 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards
“Very new. very fresh and very effective.”
Photo Credit: Summer Play Festival
The Boy with WingsBirmingham Rep, 21 August to 30 August 2025. Runs 1 hours 20 minutes including interval, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: Hannah Phillips.
“Tunde no longer has anything to fear, he gains his freedom, his wings, emerging into his true self and taking flight.”
Photo Credit: Jake Bush.
See How They Run by Philip King , Manor Pavilion Theatre – Sidmouth, until 23 August. 5☆☆☆☆☆ Review: Cormac Richards
“Unalloyed Joy.”
Photo Credit: Summer Play Festival
Late Shift (2025), Dir Petra Volpe, Vertigo Releasing, MAC Birmingham, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Matthew Alicoon.
“A night on the ward that compels you to live a nurse’s shift.”