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

Let The Right One In Review

Blood, romance and gore makes Let The Right One In an incredibly moving experience at the Apollo Theatre. The Royal National Theatre is nearly always the topic of conversation when it comes to ground-breaking…

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Review

Last week I raved about the anarchic, crazy X factor musical, I CAN’T SING but if you prefer a more traditional Broadway musical DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is just the ticket for you.

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Fatal Attraction Review

If you're looking for a smart and sexy, chic evening of West End theatre Fatal Attraction may well be the show for you.

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I Can't Sing Review

It's been a while since I've been able to wholeheartedly recommend a new musical in London but I'm delighted to be able to report this one is a real treat.

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Urinetown Review

Jamie Lloyd’s inventive production has its tongue planted firmly in its cheek at the St James’s Theatre. It is surprising how long it has taken for this Broadway musical to make it across the pond to the West End.

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Blithe Spirit Review

Angela Lansbury steals the show in Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud Theatre. Hidden behind Noel Cowards improbably silly story of dead wives and séances is a more thoughtful study of passion, love and commitment in Michael…

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Ghost Stories Review

Ghost Stories finds a terrifying new home at the Arts Theatre. Back in 2010, the Lyric Hammersmith took a punt on Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s Ghost Stories.

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The Full Monty Review

Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film THE FULL MONTY, has collaborated with Sheffield Theatres to turn his much loved screenplay into a hit stage show.

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Tell Me On A Sunday Review

Marti Webb makes an emotional return in one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest works. Thirty-four years ago, a young fresh-faced woman took to the London stage to perform ‘The Girl’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s…