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Theatre News and Reviews


Review: UNDERDOG: THE OTHER OTHER BRONTË at the National Theatre Dorfman
By Stuart King Monday, April 8 2024, 09:47
The brutality and imbalance of life lived as a woman in 1840s Britain is writ large, as three soon-to-be-renowned sisters, make a pact to write their novels as one mask under the brotherly pseudonyms Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell. No-one, not even the Brontës themselves could have predicted the success of their bid to hoodwink publishers and finally (albeit by deception) become representative female ‘voices in the room’ of Victorian society.
Kwaku Mills (Ensemble), Rhiannon Clements (Anne Brontë), Gemma Whelan (Charlotte Brontë) and Nick Blakeley (Ensemble) in Underdog: The Other Other Brontë at the National Theatre (c) Isha Shah


The best new shows opening in London in April (2024)
By Emmie Newitt Friday, April 5 2024, 12:01
Wondering what theatre shows to see in London in April 2024? We’ve got a guide to the best ones opening this month!


Review: LIFE WITH OSCAR at Arcola Theatre
By Stuart King Wednesday, April 3 2024, 22:52
The promotional material for this rambling monologue is a picture of a guy in his ‘silver fox’ years, clutching an Oscar. However, beyond the cleverness of that enticing device and the promise manifest in the title, very little of genuine creativity, wit, or interest is revealed in Nick Cohen’s effort.
Nick Cohen in Life with Oscar at Arcola Theatre. Photo G Taylor


JERRY'S GIRLS revival planned for London
By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, April 3 2024, 14:26
The 1981 show celebrating Broadway composer Jerry Herman will run in London this summer.
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