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Reviews
Game of Thrones, Adapted from the story of George R. R. Martin by Duncan MacMillan, RSC, RST: Stratford Upon Avon | until 05 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Roderick Dungate
“Great spectacle – but is there more?”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Just So, National Youth Music TheatreBirmingham Hippodrome, 13 August 2026 | until 15 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A vibrant show packed full of talent, energy and enthusiasm.”
Photo credit: Liza Heinrichs
Ice Cream Man (2026) Dir Eli Roth, Iconic Events Releasing ⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon
“Torture replaces tension and gore replaces storytelling.”
Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov, Translation by Lara WadeRSC, Swan | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Roderick Dungate 8 August 2026
“A domestic story that encompasses the world.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Gindr, The Opera! The unauthorised parody, The Old Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, 01 August 2026 | until 02 August 2026, then on tour. ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Paul and David Gray
“A strong show; witty, with a serious edge, and well performed.”
Photo credit: Brittain Photography
The Car Man directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, Sadler's Wells, Roseberry Avenue, Islington, London | until 29 August 2026 and then on tour. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Scintillating sizzling sex on legs.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Extraordinary Alien by Debra Tanner, Shanghai at Le Monde, 16 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 | from 24 to 30 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“…a glorious one off strutting her stuff to be seen.”
Cleansed by Sarah Kane, The Almeida, Almeida Street, Islington, London | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A harrowing experience.”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner
Luminiscence London, Westminster Cathedral, 42 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QW | 29 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“Designed to be shared”
Photo credit: Lou Soniso
Secrets of the Simpsons by Mike Reiss, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, London | until 26 July 2026, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Funny funny man.”
Photo credit: William Russell
The Importance of Being Oscar by Michéal Mac Liammóir, UK Tour: Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4 3JP | 25th July 2026, Touring Until February 2027 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“Emotionally and intellectually rich”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner
Otto and Astrid – The Stages Tour, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 | until26 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A fabulous show.”
Photo credit: Christina Fiedler
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Rep, Birmingham, 22 July 2026 | until 15 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A totally immersive and convincing production of Sondheim’s classic.”
Photo credit: Manuel Harlan
Horatio in Thy Heart, by Merlin Stevens, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 18 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Brush up your Shakespeare.”
Photo credit: Jennifer Kehl
Here Comes J. Edgar, Book & Lyrics by Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold, Music by Peter Matz. The King's Head Theatre, London N1 | until 16 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“The funniest show in town.”
Photo credit: Mark Douet
Nottingham Chamber Music Festival 2026, Various Venues | 09-12 July 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
‘A Festival for everyone: surprising, moving and entertaining young and old alike.’
Photo credit: Saba Walton
Hit Machine by Jonathan Caren, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 | until 15 August 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Powerful acted tale of brotherly love – and music.”
Photo credit: Bautista Araya.
The Jonathan Larson Project by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Southwark Playhouse, The Large, London SE1 | until 22 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Unmissable, electrifying, dazzlingly performed.”
Photo credit: Danny Kaan