Reviews

On the advertising, it looked good and it looked like it had potential. However, the reality was different.

Following its 2025 Olivier Award win for Best Family Show, Brainiac Live! returns with confidence — and it’s

I visited the Phoenix Theatre in Blyth to see their pantomime production of Aladdin. It was my first

Christmas at the Birmingham Hippodrome always feels a little magical, but this year’s production of The Nutcracker manages

I happened to be in the City of Culture – Bradford – so it only felt right to

Little Shop of Horrors – Whitley Bay Musical Theatre Company I attended Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Little

A night of talent that deserved a full house On Monday evening, I attended Miscast at Whitley Bay

A Fiery Hit! Last night I headed to the Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Steve Steinman’s Anything For

Ghosted! A New Musical For fans of Rocky Horror, Beetlejuice, and Ghosts, Ghosted! A New Musical the show’s

Review: As You Dislike It & Clownpocalypse at Laurels, Whitley Bay Last night I found myself at Laurels

The premise of Nicole Nadler’s Exposure Therapy is simple but striking: if she can stop being afraid, she

The premise of Loos Loos is simple yet powerful: Freya and Lou are seventeen and share everything –

At first glance, Faster in the Attic might sound like a straight-up thriller: an astrophysicist working on a

Comedy and grief are uneasy bedfellows. To merge the two successfully takes both courage and craft, and in

In 2014, the UK’s first legalised red-light district was introduced in Holbeck, Leeds. Known as the Managed Approach,

On 26 April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, and the world changed forever. Atomic Tales does

At its core, Read My Lips is a story of promises, paranoia, and the seductive pull of desire.

I’m always keen to see youth theatre at the Fringe, so this was an easy choice for me.

I’ve always had a soft spot for youth theatre – probably because I was once part of it

This was a bit of a wildcard choice for me. I’d seen the press release and found it

I was fortunate enough to attend Vagabond Skies: The Van Gogh Musical. I sat back and soaked in

Some critics have praised this show, others have been less generous – so it was time to find

By day, she’s chasing a PhD; by night, she’s doing sex work – all while learning English and

When I first spotted the poster for Girlz, I assumed it was going to be another generic “girl

This was a show I wandered into with a spare hour between my pre-planned Fringe picks. No expectations,

The show’s preamble explained that The Lost Priest is a deeply personal, one-person performance exploring the complexities of

What, if anything, separates a medieval monk from a modern-day academic? According to Mary, the central figure in

Humpty Dumpty’s had a great fall in Edinburgh it seems… but was it an accident, or something far

Alright darlings… time for a confession.Hands up, satchel over my head – I missed this one. Yes, me,

Edinburgh Fringe Review Bare Productions, founded in 2017, continues to deliver on its mission: creating inclusive, accessible, and

Cheeky. Scottish. Hilarious. Erin’s basically your new bestie. Returning to Edinburgh Fringe with Deep Heat, Erin McKinnie once

Hot Mess: The Musical – A Cosmic Love Affair with Killer Vocals and Explosive Chemistry! One of Theatre

Lizzy Sunshine might sound like the name of a children’s TV presenter or a brand of organic lemonade,

So I popped along to Comedy Brunch today – an hour-long sampler platter of stand-up, served hot and

Ey up. You ever seen Yorkshire launched into space? No? Well buckle up love, ’cause this show’s got

Some shows you plan to see. Others you stumble into. Best In Class was the latter for me

I went to see Does Anyone Else Smell Curry? by Kiren Virdee with the aim of educating myself

In Remember That Time? A Musical, singer-songwriter Annmarie Cullen takes us on a deeply personal journey from the

Disco 2000 Review – Nostalgia, Friendship, and Pulsating Beats Manchester’s Hedge Theatre brings us Disco 2000, a vibrant,

Sometimes at the Fringe, the best shows are the ones you stumble upon. I hadn’t planned to see

You’re Fired! The Musical drops us straight into the gleaming, high-pressure corridors of corporate London – a world

The premise of Buen Camino is undeniably intriguing. Susan’s life is, at first glance, perfect — perfect love,

Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett has brought a deeply personal and unapologetically honest one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe — and

Review: Forget-Me-Not at George Street Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake and songwriter Annie Macleod join forces

Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship – A Darkly Comic Delight From the moment I first heard

Wenches! – Historical Hilarity with a Dark Edge When Wenches first landed in my inbox, it instantly shot

Kerry Leigh in Powerful – Raw, Honest, and Unapologetically Hers Some shows you plan weeks in advance. Others

Is it a biscuit, or is it a cake? The question has divided households for decades, but in

The Unfair Advantage – Secrets And Skill On Display Some Fringe shows you book on a whim. Others,

Top of the World – Heart, Humour and a Blanket Fort Full of Feels Catching a show in

Edinburgh Fringe is built on moments of pure spontaneity, and my encounter with this show was exactly that.

I reviewed Call Me Crazy today at the Edinburgh Fringe. The show’s premise asks: how many times can

A Fairytale Frenzy with a Comedic Twist After collecting my Edinburgh Fringe media pass (and dodging a few

I found myself at Laurels in Whitley Bay, a compact, characterful theatre space, to see HARD – a

Birmingham Rep | Written by Katherine Senior | Directed by Sean Aydon⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s New Year’s Eve, 1959, and

I recently had the pleasure of attending “Grounded” at the Alphabetti Theatre, which marked my very first visit

What an absolute delight it was to experience the magnificent production of *Rent* at Whitley Bay Playhouse! Although

Where were you this week? I had the absolute pleasure and sheer delight of attending the Whitley Bay

I attended Birmingham Rep Theatre to review Good For A Girl. A new play from Becky Deeks. The

On a February day I found myself at the opening of Community, a new production by Birmingham Rep

Review of Peter Pan at Birmingham Hippodrome. The production of *Peter Pan* at the Birmingham Hippodrome offers a

I had the pleasure of attending the Arcadians Musical Theatre Company’s vibrant production of “Grease” at the Crescent

So do not worry all, I am not turning into a film reviewer. However I have seen wicked

You surely have heard of Ebenzer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol? Well even if you haven’t, this play

I recently attended the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, a venue I hadn’t visited for some time, and it

The vibrant world of musical theatre comes alive in the Birmingham Rep Theatre’s production of *Becoming Nancy*, a

The performance I attended was still a work-in-progress, yet it showcased Rachel Baker’s unique comedic flair and improvisational

I found myself at this absurd comedy show as part of Birmingham’s Comedy Festival. ( https://www.bhamcomfest.co.uk/05oct_mayorandhisdaughter.html) The setting

It was my first visit to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and I watched Coming To England which turned

The Circus was on in town- or more precisely, Birmingham and it meant I needed to pop along

This is my final Edinburgh Fringe review, this review is for the online edition of the show as

A review of the production Into The Woods by LAMDA at Edinburgh Fringe. I eagerly awaited to see

Nicole Nadler has brought Why Am I Still Like This to Edinburgh Fringe both in person and online.

Scotland Dance Theatre presented this double bill, its also the only show I attended where an interval was

During my time at Edinburgh Fringe, I got the chance to review Good Girl. A production by Rhiannon

So there is a bit of a backstory to me seeing this show. I had deliberately on the

A review of Jewels at Edinburgh Fringe. Set in 1348. Everything in the world is about sex, except

A review of Hometown from Edinburgh Fringe. College is the best four years of your life! So, what

I attended this show at Edinburgh Fringe and was eagerly awaiting it to start as I had heard

A review of Fringe The Musical at Edinburgh Fringe There are two productions with very similar names, so

This production was designed with fairytales, fantasy characters and humour however it failed to hit its potential. The

The perils of an edit is laid bare in this true story/come comedy by Star Stone at Edinburgh

Prepare to be blown away by HEADACHE, the captivating new play by the brilliant Tanieth Kerr! This Edinburgh

This show by Erin was a hard slot, it was Monday afternoon but there were a decent enough

This new musical was superb in every way, apart from the side view seat I had. ( So

The concept of this show from its description had lots of potential and I was intrigued to see

Aye, lads and lassies, gather ’round for a wee review of the Tartan Tat show, a tourist trap

Katie has flown in especially from the USA to play at the Edinburgh Fringe, so if she can

Strap in, folks, because we’re about to take a wild ride ( well review) through the wacky world

Set in Underbelly’s Circus Hub be prepared to be swept away by the mesmerizing spectacle that is Yoah

I found myself at this intimate gig to see Hanan, wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it

In 2024, 360 Allstars stormed the stage with a high-octane blast of BMX flips, breakdancing brilliance, and jaw-dropping

I was fairly excited to see this show, the description of the show sounded good and I thought

I was fortunate enough to see A Giant On The Bridge today, its a show which uses acoustic

My first evening at the Fringe and I found myself reviewing Mercury In Retrograde by Bobby Allan This

I attended Young Rep Seniors presenting Arabian Nights at Birmingham Rep Theatre as part of its Love &

I went, watched and reviewed 101 Dalmatians at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre, this show has just begun its

I attended the Glee club in Birmingham for the first ever time recently. I had booked specifically to

I have never seen ballet in real life, apart from small snippets on the screen. So therefore I

After a delayed start due to a technical issue,  I found myself in the Door, a small studio