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Reviews
The Death of Robin Hood (2026), Dir Michael Sarnoski, True Brit Entertainment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“A profound exploration into the man behind the legend, asking what legacy we leave behind?”
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026), Dir Jane Schoenbrun, Mubi ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“The monster is what the monster reveals about you.”
Obsession (2026) Dir Curry Barker, Universal Pictures ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“A vicious and psychologically complex tale of obsessiveness, control and the destruction of agency.”
Annie Wobbler (Revisited) by Arnold Wesker, The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SSW10 | until 26 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Marvellous McAuliffe is magnificent.”
Photo credit: Ella Carmen Dale
Mammy's House by Amy Clarke, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 | until 13 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Moving and finely acted.”
Photo credit: Amy Clarke
Southwell Music Festival 2026 Southwell Minster and various venues | 28-31 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“Southwell 2026: delivering excellence today and inspiring hope for the future.”
Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley
Significant Other by Shireen Shaikh, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Impressive first play.”
Photo credit: Grey Swan/Tim Stubbs Hughes
A Slow Fire by Simon Stephens, Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 | until 26 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A world in flames in slow burning play.”
Photo credit: Alex Brenner
Mrs Doubtfire – The Hit Comedy Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome | Thurs 20 August 2025 until Sat 19 September 2026, then on tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Paul Gray and David Gray
“A high-octane musical retelling of a much-loved film.”
Photo Credit: Matt Crockett
Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh, Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London SW1 | until 19 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Outhwaite is absolutely fabulous.”
Photo Credit: Ellie Kurz
Game of Thrones, Adapted from the story of George R. R. Martin by Duncan MacMillan, RSC, RST: Stratford Upon Avon | until 05 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Roderick Dungate
“Great spectacle – but is there more?”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Just So, National Youth Music TheatreBirmingham Hippodrome, 13 August 2026 | until 15 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A vibrant show packed full of talent, energy and enthusiasm.”
Photo credit: Liza Heinrichs
Ice Cream Man (2026) Dir Eli Roth, Iconic Events Releasing ⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“Torture replaces tension and gore replaces storytelling.”
Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov, Translation by Lara WadeRSC, Swan | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Roderick Dungate 8 August 2026
“A domestic story that encompasses the world.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Gindr, The Opera! The unauthorised parody, The Old Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, 01 August 2026 | until 02 August 2026, then on tour. ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Paul and David Gray
“A strong show; witty, with a serious edge, and well performed.”
Photo credit: Brittain Photography
The Car Man directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, Sadler's Wells, Roseberry Avenue, Islington, London | until 29 August 2026 and then on tour. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Scintillating sizzling sex on legs.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Extraordinary Alien by Debra Tammer, Shanghai at Le Monde, 16 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 | from 24 to 30 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“…a glorious one off strutting her stuff to be seen.”
Cleansed by Sarah Kane, The Almeida, Almeida Street, Islington, London | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A harrowing experience.”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner