A concept that has all of the ingredients for a thrilling night falls surprisingly and disappointingly flat in this touring homage to king of pop Michael Jackson.
Royal Ballet: Onegin review
Divine performances from the lead dancers elevate an otherwise elegant but somewhat lackluster ballet.
The Scottsboro Boys review [London]
As melodious as it is heartbreaking, Kander and Ebb’s The Scottsboro Boys is a brilliantly conceived combination of upbeat song and downbeat drama.
Menier Chocolate Factory: Assassins review
Prolific theatre director Jamie Lloyd presents an unrelenting, devilishly dark take on Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s revered, if troubled, musical fantasia of despair, dander and death.
Miss Saigon review [London]
A sure contender for one of the top musicals of all time, Miss Saigon steps out of the shadow of its older sibling to be seen as an acclaimed and adored masterwork […]
Cats review [London Palladium]
If someone that young and beautiful needs to travel up, up, up to the Heaviside Layer then I am afraid that there is no hope left for me.
Royal Opera: Andrea Chénier review
An artistic and vocal triumph, Royal Opera’s brand new production of Andrea Chénier is distinguished by its current starry cast, but is sure to remain a cherished production in the long term […]
Royal Ballet: Don Quixote review
As much fun for the dancers and musicians as the audience, Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote is like being present at one big opera house party.
The Play That Goes Wrong review
Utterly hilarious, The Play That Goes Wrong is a classic example of the chaos that can be achieved by control.
BalletBoyz: Young Men review
Mesmerizing and relentless, the world premiere season of Young Men by BalletBoyz garners much audience appreciation and leaves plenty of scope for interpretation and thought.