Squirrp’s Play Reviews offer sharp, concise critiques of theatrical performances, blending personal insight with thoughtful analysis. Perfect for theatre lovers seeking meaningful commentary.
Puppy at the King’s Head Theatre – A sex-positive protest with bite
Naomi Westerman’s Puppy might be the only play this year that manages to combine dogging, feminist porn, and government surveillance – and make it feel like a love story. Now playing at…
Double Act – A Bold and Poignant Journey at Southwark Playhouse
Some plays confront the complexity of the human mind with raw honesty, and Double Act at Southwark Playhouse does exactly that. Written by Nick Hyde and directed by Jef Hall-Flavin, this striking production navigates…
Sisyphean Quick Fix – A Darkly Funny Spiral at Riverside Studios
Some theatre offers an escape. Sisyphean Quick Fix leans into the chaos, dragging us headfirst into the absurdities of modern life, where burnout is inevitable, bureaucracy is a maze with no exit,…
Men’s Business – A Tense but Uneven Drama at the Finborough
Some plays hold up a mirror to masculinity, exposing its bravado, its fragility, and the quiet struggles lurking beneath. Men’s Business at the Finborough Theatre attempts to do just that, offering moments of real…
The Years – A Stunning Tapestry of Time at the Harold Pinter Theatre
There’s something quietly extraordinary about The Years at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Adapted from Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel and directed with precision by Eline Arbo, this production feels less like a conventional play…
ASBO BOZO at Riverside Studios: A Darkly Comic Spiral Into Chaos
There’s a special kind of thrill in a one-person show. No elaborate set pieces, no ensemble to share the weight – just a single performer, holding the audience in the…
Dear Martin: A Darkly Comic Look at Unlikely Friendships and Psychological Games
Dear Martin, written by Madeleine Brettingham and directed by Wiebke Green, brings a darkly comic and unsettling energy to the stage at Arcola Theatre. It is a story of twisted connections,…
Punch at the Young Vic – A Knockout Drama That Leaves Its Mark
James Graham’s Punch at the Young Vic doesn’t just land – it reverberates. A single, impulsive act of violence unspools into a gripping exploration of justice, regret, and the messy, human fight…
The Passenger: A Tense and Timely Drama at the Finborough
The intimate setting of Finborough Theatre proves to be an ideal venue for The Passenger, a taut and intelligent exploration of political turmoil and personal reckoning. Adapted by Nadya Menuhin from Ulrich Alexander…
One Day When We Were Young at Park Theatre – A Poignant Tale of Love and Time
There’s something about watching a life unfold in just a few key moments that makes you feel like time is playing tricks on you. One second, you’re young and full…
Son of a Bitch: A Darkly Funny and Unapologetic Exploration at Southwark Playhouse
Some plays grab you by the throat from the start, and Son of a Bitch at Southwark Playhouse does exactly that. A bold and playful one-woman show about maternal ambivalence, this debut play is…
A Doll’s House at the Golden Goose Theatre – A Stark and Intimate Retelling
Few plays have the staying power of A Doll’s House. Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 drama of marriage, control, and self-liberation is as quietly devastating today as it was over a century ago,…
Bridge Theatre’s Richard II: A Showcase of Theatrical Brilliance
Nicholas Hytner’s Richard II at Bridge Theatre is a gripping reinvention of Shakespeare’s history play, bringing an electrifying urgency to this tale of power, betrayal, and self-destruction. With Jonathan Bailey at the helm as the ill-fated…
A Streetcar Named Desire: A Shattering, Sensational Revival
There are few plays as blisteringly alive as A Streetcar Named Desire, and Rebecca Frecknall’s extraordinary revival, now gracing the Noël Coward Theatre, is nothing short of electrifying. Tennessee Williams’ classic has…
Count Dykula: A Blood-Sucking Riot at Soho Theatre
Queer gothic chaos meets razor-sharp comedy in Count Dykula, Airlock Theatre’s latest campy delight at Soho Theatre. This lesbian vampire romp, part parody, part panto, and entirely unapologetic, is a high-energy…