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Date: 21st December 2024 Stars: 4 The revival of Bette & Joan at Park Theatre is the perfect antidote for those yearning for some old-school Hollywood drama with a deliciously sharp edge. Based on the legendary real-life rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford during the filming of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, this production takes audiences Read more

Date: 17th November 2024 Seat: K6 Stars: 4 Frank’s Closet is the kind of show that embraces its campy, feel-good vibe and runs with it, feather boas and all – it’s fun, it’s flamboyant, and it’s got heart in spades. A show about love, identity, and letting go of the past (or, in this case, a Read more

Date: 11th September 2024 Rating: 4 Stars  There’s a bee, there’s a bee… Yes, ‘Interlude in B Minor’, the act one closer from new musical Why Am I So Single? has been stuck in my head since I saw the show, and no, I’m not mad about it. In fact, it’s great to have something different, funny, fascinating, Read more

Date: 20th August 2024 Seat: R15 Rating: 4 Stars  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is something we’ve all grown up with; it’s just always been there, reliable and faithful as the car itself, so what would it be like on stage? Could it be just as heart-warming and nostalgia-inducing? The answer is yes – the show is Read more

Date: 6th August 2024 Seat: F1 Rating: 4 Stars Like all the best plays, When It Happens To You seems simple at first – the sparse set, the lack of props, the small cast… it all adds up to a quick (the entire run-time is only 85 minutes without any interval) story told well.  However, like all Read more

Date: 28th July 2024  Seat: G1 Rating: 4 Stars Sometimes musicals are just a bit of fluff – albeit enjoyable fluff – that don’t mean an awful lot, and that’s fine. We can all do with some fun nothings from time to time. But sometimes musicals actually mean something, and Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The Read more

Date: 7th June 2024  Seat: E5 Rating: 3 Stars Marie Curie, written by Seeun Choun (book and lyrics) and Jongyoon Choi (music), made its English-language premiere at London’s Charing Cross Theatre after seeing plenty of success in its native South Korea and elsewhere. But does the translated version at the Charing Cross Theatre work? The Read more

Date: 10th June 2024 Seat: E5Tickets: GiftedRating: 4 Stars Adrian Lukis’ Being Mr Wickham is a lot of fun, inviting the audience to find out more about one of Jane Austen’s most interesting characters – George Wickham from Pride and Prejudice. Co-written by Lukis and Catherine Curzon, this one-man show is a delightful, insightful exploration of the dashing cad Mr Read more

Date: 20th May 2024 Seat: Unallocated Rating: 4 Stars Maddy thinks this is her story, but it’s not. It’s not even her friend, Maria’s story. It’s our story, all of us, or at least it could be. What a terrifying thought.  Girls Really Listen to Me, written and performed by Eleanor Greene and directed by Read more

Date: 9th April 2024 Seat: S11 (Stalls) Rating: 4 Stars In a world where cynicism often overshadows genuine human connection, Calendar Girls is a warm, fun, genuine musical that lifts spirits and puts smiles on faces wherever it goes. Based on the true story that inspired the beloved film, this stage adaptation transports audiences into the heart Read more