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Cast announced for World Premiere of 'The Shitheads' by Jack Nicholls Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for World Premiere of 'The Shitheads' by Jack Nicholls by Emmie Newitt 26 November 2025 at 10:00
Interview with MADDIE MOATE'S VERY CURIOUS CHRISTMAS' Maddie Moate Interviews
Emmie Newitt Interview with MADDIE MOATE'S VERY CURIOUS CHRISTMAS' Maddie Moate by Emmie Newitt 25 November 2025 at 15:27
Cast announced for THE TEMPEST at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for THE TEMPEST at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Emmie Newitt 25 November 2025 at 15:12
New production images released for STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW and announces extension News
Emmie Newitt New production images released for STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW and announces extension by Emmie Newitt 25 November 2025 at 13:55
THE MOUSETRAP extends West End run to 2027 News
Emmie Newitt THE MOUSETRAP extends West End run to 2027 by Emmie Newitt 25 November 2025 at 10:06
BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL to close in the West End News
Emmie Newitt BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL to close in the West End by Emmie Newitt 24 November 2025 at 20:00
DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE issues update on London return News
Emmie Newitt DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE issues update on London return by Emmie Newitt 24 November 2025 at 10:09
Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce to return to BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Casts
Emmie Newitt Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce to return to BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 22 November 2025 at 14:21

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Our team of experienced theatre critics share their thoughts, insights, and critiques about all the top shows in London's West End and Fringe.

Review: HIR at Park Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HIR at Park Theatre by Stuart King 23 February 2024 at 15:12
Review: HADESTOWN at Lyric Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HADESTOWN at Lyric Theatre by Stuart King 22 February 2024 at 06:18
First look: STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE, Gillian Lynne Theatre Reviews
Elaine Martini First look: STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE, Gillian Lynne Theatre by Elaine Martini 21 February 2024 at 07:55
Review: DOUBLE FEATURE at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: DOUBLE FEATURE at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 21 February 2024 at 07:41
Review: DEAR OCTOPUS at National Theatre Lyttelton Reviews
Stuart King Review: DEAR OCTOPUS at National Theatre Lyttelton by Stuart King 16 February 2024 at 09:35
Review: NELKEN - A PIECE BY PINA BAUSCH at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: NELKEN - A PIECE BY PINA BAUSCH at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 15 February 2024 at 11:55
Review: JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at The Coach and Horses, Greek Street Reviews
Stuart King Review: JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at The Coach and Horses, Greek Street by Stuart King 6 February 2024 at 09:08
Review: TILL THE STARS COME DOWN at National Theatre, Dorfman Reviews
Stuart King Review: TILL THE STARS COME DOWN at National Theatre, Dorfman by Stuart King 5 February 2024 at 12:33

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