Naomi Westermanâs 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…
Puppy at the Kingâs Head Theatre â A sex-positive protest with bite
A Dollâs House at the Golden Goose Theatre â A Stark and Intimate Retelling
Few plays have the staying power of A Dollâs House. Henrik Ibsenâs 1879 drama of marriage, control, and self-liberation is as quietly devastating today as it was over a century ago,…
A Streetcar Named Desire: A Shattering, Sensational Revival
There are few plays as blisteringly alive as A Streetcar Named Desire, and Rebecca Frecknallâs extraordinary revival, now gracing the NoĂŤl Coward Theatre, is nothing short of electrifying. Tennessee Williamsâ classic has…
Count Dykula: A Blood-Sucking Riot at Soho Theatre
Queer gothic chaos meets razor-sharp comedy in Count Dykula, Airlock Theatreâs latest campy delight at Soho Theatre. This lesbian vampire romp, part parody, part panto, and entirely unapologetic, is a high-energy…
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew: A Lush, Queer Tapestry at Bush Theatre
Some plays creep up on you, threading their way into your heart before you even realise how deeply they have taken root. Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew is one of those plays. Coral…
Ordinary Madness: A Poetic Dive into the Mundane at Riverside Studios
Inspired by the works of Charles Bukowski, Ordinary Madness at Riverside Studios is a raw and compelling exploration of the extraordinary hidden within the everyday. Directed by Anya Viller and produced by Art Theatre…
Heaven: A Tale of Unspoken Longing at Southwark Playhouse
In Heaven, Eugene OâBrien tenderly unpacks the quiet ache of a marriage stretched thin by years of silent compromise. Currently playing at Southwark Playhouse under Jim Culletonâs thoughtful direction, the story transports us…
My Mother’s Funeral at The Yard Theatre â Comedy and Grief in Perfect Harmony
The brilliance of My Motherâs Funeral at The Yard Theatre, written by Kelly Jones, lies in its razor-sharp balance between comedy and grief. Who knew mourning could be so damn funny? Yet here…
Thanks for Having Me: Comedy So Sharp It Should Come with a Warning
Comedy often walks a tightrope between the ridiculous and the heartfelt, and Thanks for Having Me at the Kingâs Head Theatre balances both with impressive skill. Written by and starring Keelan Kember, this…
Antigone [on strike] – A Modern Tragedy of Identity and Control
At Park Theatre, Antigone [on strike] reshapes Sophoclesâ tale into a chillingly relevant exploration of identity, control, and public judgement. Inspired by the story of Shamima Begum, it places us inside a courtroom…
Second Best â An Amazing Winning Debut for Asa Butterfield
Everyone has their ‘almost’ moments. That promotion you didnât get, the love that slipped away, the dream role that went to someone else. In Second Best, Asa Butterfield makes his stage…
Hedda Gabler â Desire Unleashed, Chaos Ignited
Henrik Ibsenâs Hedda Gabler is a formidable classic, rich with psychological nuance and social critique. While Ibsen didnât set out to write a Queer narrative, Hedda Gablerâs exploration of repressed desires, societal pressure,…
The Gift: A Darkly Funny Package Unwrapped at Park Theatre
Dave Florezâs The Gift at Park Theatre opens with an intriguing premise: an anonymous package arrives at Colinâs door containing something both unsettling and inexplicable. What follows is a comedic, spiralling tale of paranoia,…
Toy Soldier: A Powerful Blend of History and Humanity
At Waterloo East Theatre, Toy Soldier immerses its audience in a harrowing yet deeply human tale set against the backdrop of the Falklands conflict. Written by Helen Goodman and Joseph Dewey, this world…
Firebird at the King’s Head Theatre: A Fiery Triumph of Love and Courage
Theatre has a magical way of revealing the raw truths of our world, and Firebird, now playing at The King’s Head Theatre, soars with passion and authenticity. Adapted from Sergey Fetisov’s memoir…