Greater London

Excellent acting let down by clichéd and heavy-handed writing...

An interesting idea expressed through a mediocre play that's only kept afloat by some of the acting...

A dense 3h monologue interspersed with bits of dialogue and beautiful visuals, which doesn't quite hit the spot...

A cranked up barrage of sadness and depression that's superbly acted but strains credulity...

A hysterically funny farce-cum-panto adaptation that takes potshots at contemporary police problems with mixed results...

A unique experience where a large foam puppet simply steals the show...

An unexpectedly refreshing comedy about the best intentions that pave the proverbial road to hell...

A contemporary take on Phaedra that's neither comedy nor drama, is full of cliches and overacting, and disappoints more than wows...

A gut-bustingly funny feat of puppetry and mime that had the audience in stitches beginning to end...

A one-man tour de force with a unique take on Picasso, his women, and his art...

A great comedic idea whose execution fails to live up to its potential...

A shockingly weak piece of writing only made watchable by the quality of acting...

A muddled journey through the lives of two Jewish Irish brothers before and after World War II...

An exceptionally entertaining staged reading that would've been better as a proper revival...

A touching, if uncomfortable, tale of a mother trying to reconcile with her daughter over life choices past and present...

A fleetingly entertaining brush with technology that quickly goes from deepfakes to deep boredom...

Still slow, but a much improved production, with Wiley turning Angel into a powerhouse...

A delightful, if long, theatrical adaptation of the Studio Ghibli classic film...

Sad and troubling experiences of antisemitism told in a part focus group and part stand-up comedy setting...

A surprisingly engaging tale of political intrigue and family drama in 17th century Russia and Poland...

A mediocre play that doesn't do justice to the acting masterclass showcased by the three leads...

A slow-paced production that tries to be relevant to the isslues of today, but falls short...

A funny and well-acted play that, sadly, disappoints with its lack of resolution...

A cleverly written play about coping with loss followed by a muddled piece that makes it difficult to focus on its message...

A gratuitously vulgar stroll through the lives of 4 people where everyone shags everyone, understands no one, and has emotional depth of a slug...

A case of very good acting desperately trying to overcome mediocre writing...

A creative and engaging production that nicely balances absurdist theatre with keeping the audience engaged...

A lesson in Russian history that's strong in storytelling and weak in character depth...

At 1/3 farce and 2/3 panto, it's a barrel of laughs and physical comedy, but a fluffy one at that...