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Reviews
The Inseparables by Grace Joy Howarth based on the novel by Simone de Beauvoir translated by Laura Elkin. The Finborough Theatre, London SW10 until 2025, 2☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“A sinking feeling.”
Photo Credit: A J Halsey & Melanie Silva.
Dick by Adam Kinneen. The Drayton Arms Theatre, 153 Old Brompton Road, London SE5 until 26 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“The while damn thing.”
Photo Credit: Next to Nothing Productions.
Soir Noir – A nightclub confidential. Crazy Coqs, 20 Sherwood Street, London W1F. 16 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Consummate skill.”
Photo Credit: Michael Lee Stever.
A Thousand Splendid Suns adapted by Ursula Rani Sarma. Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, B1 2EP, 3☆☆☆. Review: Joanna Jarvis.
‘A heartbreaking tale of women, family and love.’
Photo Credit: Ellie Kurttz.
Kinky Boots, The Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome, 15 April to 19 April 2025, then on tour, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A simply fabulous revival of an uplifting show.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith Photography.
Supersonic Man by Chris Burgess. Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 until 03 May 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Hits the bull's eye.”
Photo Credit: Louis Burgess.
Clare Hammond (piano). Lakeside, Nottingham, 10 April 2025, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“Clare Hammond in a recital of intimacy, wit and brilliance.”
Photo Credit: Lakeside.
Sisters by David Storey. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley Road, London SE4 until 26 April 2025, 3☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Take a chance.”
Photo Credit: Uncommon Theatre.
All The Happy Things by Naomi Denny. Soho Theatre Upstairs, 21 Dean Street, London W1D until 26 April 2025,4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Sisters, devoted sisters.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner.
Jane Eyre. Northern Ballet. Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 08 to 12 April 2025 (and touring until 24 May 2025), 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“A show to give your emotions a thorough workout.”
Photo Credit: Tristram Kenton.
Manhunt by Robrt Icke. Royal Court Theatre, Jerwood Downstairs, Sloane Square, London until 03 May 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan.
“Powerful, disturbing, violent.”
Aakash Odedra Company Presents Songs of the Bulbul, Birmingham Hippodrome, 08 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“An intriguing classical and contemporary dance experience.”
Photo Credit: Angela Grabowska.
Nottingham Soundstage Festival 2025. Various venues, 22 March to 05 April 2025, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“Nottingham Soundstage Festival: a potent mix of music and the moving image.”
Photo Credit: Neil Bennison.
The Shark is Broken by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon – Theatre Royal Plymouth – until 05 April 2025 and touring, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards.
“The cracking script and the production is a complete triumph.”
Photo Credit: Manual Harlan.
Puppy by Naomi Westerman. King's Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 until 27 April 2025, 1☆. Review: William Russell.
“Beware - bottom humpers.”
Photo credit: Steve Gregson.
Sibelius & Dvořák, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 03 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“Some charming Arvo Pärt, dazzling Sebelius, and perfectly formed Dvořák.”
Photo Credit: Joss McKinley.
Jab byJames McDermott. Park 90, 13 Clifton Terrace, London N4 until 26 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Powerful, disturbing.”
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson.
The Play's The Thing – Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Wilton's Music Hall, Grace's Alley, London E1 until 12 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Locker dazzles.”
Photo Credit: stagesnaps.