Burnt Up Love at the Finborough Theatre unearths the raw and unresolved tensions of family bonds stretched to their breaking point. ChĂ© Walkerâs intense new play unfolds in the dim, intimate glow of…
How to Survive Your Mother: Unfiltered, Razor Sharp, and Relentlessly Funny
Every so often, a play comes along thatâs as much a cathartic vent as it is a piece of theatre. Jonathan Maitlandâs How to Survive Your Mother at the King’s Head Theatre is precisely…
Cheeky Little Brown: A Vibrant, Chaotic Love Letter to Self
Cheeky Little Brown is a dynamic anti-romcom that dives deep into the messy world of friendship, identity, and self-acceptance. Written by Nkenna Akunna and directed by Chinonyerem Odimba, this play brings…
Queer Wit and Romance: Gay Pride and No Prejudice Shines (Eventually)
Gay Pride and No Prejudice at the Union Theatre aims to mash up Austenâs wit with a Queer twist, and while itâs a fun idea, the execution wobbles a bit. Thereâs a lot…
Knife on the Table: A Bold and Timely Drama for 2024 at The Cockpit Theatre
Minimalist theatre often carries a quiet potency, and Knife on the Table at The Cockpit Theatre slices through convention with a sharp, engaging energy. Written by Jonathan Brown and directed by Marlie Haco, the…
The Flea: A Brilliantly Gripping Queer Tale of Victorian Scandal
Set during the Cleveland Street Scandal of 1889, The Flea at The Yard Theatre peels back the layers of Victorian society to reveal the hidden power dynamics at play. Written…
Heartstopper: A Raunchier, Bolder, and More Grown-Up Exploration of Queer Love and Identity
The latest season of Heartstopper marks a shift from previous ones (Heartstopper). Itâs still the heartwarming, bubble-filled Queer love story we fell in love with, but this time thereâs a deeper…
The Real Ones: Power, Fame, and Queer Identity Under Pressure
Stepping into the Bush Theatre for The Real Ones feels like entering a pressure cooker. Waleed Akhtarâs sharp, timely script raises the heat from the moment the lights go up. Set in the fraught world of…
Fameâs Final Curtain: The King of Hollywood at the White Bear
Thereâs something captivating about the mythology of Old Hollywood â the glamour, the grit, and the untold stories hiding behind the glitz. In The King of Hollywood, writer and director Paul…
Good Grief: A Tender Journey Through Loss and Love
Grief is one of those universal experiences that still manages to feel deeply personal. It shapes us, strips us bare, and sometimes even surprises us. Good Grief doesnât just mourn the dead;…
Buyer and Cellar: Quirky Premise, Energetic Performance, but Thin Material
Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer and Cellar at the Kingâs Head Theatre brings an unusual premise to life â the fictional account of an out-of-work actor, Alex More, who is hired to work in Barbra Streisandâs…
The Mad Gay King: A Queer Fairytale Thatâs Unapologetically Bold
Walking into The Mad Gay King at the Kingâs Head Theatre, you immediately sense that this isnât just another historical drama. No, this is a Queer retelling, a rich and thrilling dive…
Romeo + Juliet: A Fierce, Contemporary Retelling at Broadwayâs Circle in the Square
Romeo + Juliet has always been a tale of reckless love and tragic consequences, but this 2024 production adds a bold, contemporary edge that breathes new life into Shakespeareâs classic. With…
Here in America: A Historical Debate That Struggles to Spark Emotion
Here in America aims to explore a critical moment in American theatre and politics, focusing on the ideological clash between playwright Arthur Miller and director Elia Kazan during the McCarthy-era witch…
Unspoken Memories: Queer Love and Lost Youth in Small Town Boys
Small Town Boys at Union Theatre is a trip down memory lane – literally. The play kicks off with a seemingly light-hearted encounter between Tom and Drew, two Queer men…