London Theatre Reviews

Honest, first-hand reviews of the shows playing in London. What worked, what did not, who stood out and whether it is worth your evening — so you can book with your eyes open.

London Theatre Reviews

London Theatre Reviews

Strangers On A Train Review

The thriller returns to the West End with a BANG! in Stranger on a Train at the Gielgud Theatre. Once upon a time, theatrical thrillers were everywhere you looked in London’s West End, but in recent years they have…

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The Weir Review

Wonderful to get a chance to see Conor McPherson’s spooky little play The Weir at the Wyndham’s Theatre. For some reason I missed its previous sell out runs at the Royal Court & at the Duke of York’s in 1997 and this…

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The Wind in the Willows Review

Stunning choreography and theatrical flair brings this children’s classic to life at the Duchess Theatre. Back in 2002, choreographer Will Tuckett took on Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic and turned it into a dance…

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Stephen Ward Review

Funny and political – Stephen Ward marks a new era for Andrew Lloyd Webber. Everyone knows the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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Jeeves and Wooster Review

Full to the brim with spirit and energy, Jeeves and Wooster Perfect Nonsense is a hilarious theatrical delight P.G.

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Mojo Review

The West End gets its Mojo back, with this dynamic and dark revival. Writer Jez Butterworth is now a household name, thanks to his play Jerusalem that enjoyed not one, but two sell-out runs in the West End and a hugely…

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From Here to Eternity Review

Gritty, full of energy and bursting with heart, From Here To Eternity sweeps audiences off their feet The title ‘From Here to Eternity’ is quite a statement to make, especially with the track record of new musicals in…

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The Commitments Review

Jam-packed with soul and dynamism, The Commitments explodes to chaotic life on the stage of the Palace Theatre. Back in 1987, author Roddy Doyle encapsulated the music of a generation when he penned The Commitments.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Review

Henry Goodman gives the performance of his career in the West End transfer of Chichester Festival theatre's production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.