Reviews

Christmas at the Birmingham Hippodrome always feels a little magical, but this year’s production of The Nutcracker manages to go one step further — it’s […]

I happened to be in the City of Culture – Bradford – so it only felt right to venture out and catch some theatre. I […]

Little Shop of Horrors – Whitley Bay Musical Theatre Company I attended Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Little Shop of Horrors, performed by Whitley Bay […]

A night of talent that deserved a full house On Monday evening, I attended Miscast at Whitley Bay Playhouse – an evening where West End […]

A Fiery Hit! Last night I headed to the Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love. I’d seen the show before at […]

Ghosted! A New Musical For fans of Rocky Horror, Beetlejuice, and Ghosts, Ghosted! A New Musical the show’s premise was that it delivers a hauntingly […]

Review: As You Dislike It & Clownpocalypse at Laurels, Whitley Bay Last night I found myself at Laurels in Whitley Bay for a double bill: […]

The premise of Nicole Nadler’s Exposure Therapy is simple but striking: if she can stop being afraid, she could do anything – and maybe, just […]

The premise of Loos Loos is simple yet powerful: Freya and Lou are seventeen and share everything – body spray, the teachers’ green-biroed exasperations, and […]

At first glance, Faster in the Attic might sound like a straight-up thriller: an astrophysicist working on a revolutionary study dies suddenly, and the truth […]

Comedy and grief are uneasy bedfellows. To merge the two successfully takes both courage and craft, and in Gimme a Sign! Bailey Swilley embraces that […]

In 2014, the UK’s first legalised red-light district was introduced in Holbeck, Leeds. Known as the Managed Approach, it allowed sex workers to operate between […]

On 26 April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, and the world changed forever. Atomic Tales does not attempt to reconstruct the disaster in […]

At its core, Read My Lips is a story of promises, paranoia, and the seductive pull of desire. Lia and Bryn’s relationship begins as one […]

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

I’ve always had a soft spot for youth theatre – probably because I was once part of it myself back in college. There’s something special […]

This was a bit of a wildcard choice for me. I’d seen the press release and found it intriguing enough to head along – even […]

I was fortunate enough to attend Vagabond Skies: The Van Gogh Musical. I sat back and soaked in my London-style evening – except, readers, I […]

Some critics have praised this show, others have been less generous – so it was time to find out the truth, in true Theatre Village […]

By day, she’s chasing a PhD; by night, she’s doing sex work – all while learning English and dusting her action figure collection. Based on […]

When I first spotted the poster for Girlz, I assumed it was going to be another generic “girl band” show and was tempted to move […]

This was a show I wandered into with a spare hour between my pre-planned Fringe picks. No expectations, no agenda — just an open mind […]

The show’s preamble explained that The Lost Priest is a deeply personal, one-person performance exploring the complexities of growing up Jewish in America. While the […]

What, if anything, separates a medieval monk from a modern-day academic? According to Mary, the central figure in Me and My Year of Casual Monasticism, […]

Humpty Dumpty’s had a great fall in Edinburgh it seems… but was it an accident, or something far more sinister? That’s the yolky mystery at […]

Alright darlings… time for a confession.Hands up, satchel over my head – I missed this one. Yes, me, Grace Hatchell. But let me tell you […]

Edinburgh Fringe Review Bare Productions, founded in 2017, continues to deliver on its mission: creating inclusive, accessible, and fun theatre opportunities for people in Edinburgh […]

Cheeky. Scottish. Hilarious. Erin’s basically your new bestie. Returning to Edinburgh Fringe with Deep Heat, Erin McKinnie once again proves why she’s one of Theatre […]

Hot Mess: The Musical – A Cosmic Love Affair with Killer Vocals and Explosive Chemistry! One of Theatre Village’s top ten picks of the Fringe, […]

Lizzy Sunshine might sound like the name of a children’s TV presenter or a brand of organic lemonade, but don’t be fooled – this Fringe […]

So I popped along to Comedy Brunch today – an hour-long sampler platter of stand-up, served hot and fast with a rotating cast of comedians. […]

Ey up. You ever seen Yorkshire launched into space? No? Well buckle up love, ’cause this show’s got more lift-off than a chip butty in […]

Some shows you plan to see. Others you stumble into. Best In Class was the latter for me — a spontaneous choice on a spare […]

I went to see Does Anyone Else Smell Curry? by Kiren Virdee with the aim of educating myself — and, of course, reviewing it. What […]

In Remember That Time? A Musical, singer-songwriter Annmarie Cullen takes us on a deeply personal journey from the sun-drenched streets of LA to the heartbreak […]

Disco 2000 Review – Nostalgia, Friendship, and Pulsating Beats Manchester’s Hedge Theatre brings us Disco 2000, a vibrant, emotionally layered story of friendship, memory, and […]

Sometimes at the Fringe, the best shows are the ones you stumble upon. I hadn’t planned to see Dear A, starring Juniper Lai, but a […]

You’re Fired! The Musical drops us straight into the gleaming, high-pressure corridors of corporate London – a world where profit trumps people, ambition is everything, […]

The premise of Buen Camino is undeniably intriguing. Susan’s life is, at first glance, perfect — perfect love, perfect happiness, perfect stability. But when a […]

Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett has brought a deeply personal and unapologetically honest one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe — and it’s an experience that lingers long after […]

Review: Forget-Me-Not at George Street Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake and songwriter Annie Macleod join forces in Forget-Me-Not, a tender blend of true-life […]

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

Wenches! – Historical Hilarity with a Dark Edge When Wenches first landed in my inbox, it instantly shot to the top of my Fringe must-see […]

Kerry Leigh in Powerful – Raw, Honest, and Unapologetically Hers Some shows you plan weeks in advance. Others you stumble into on a whim. Kerry […]

Is it a biscuit, or is it a cake? The question has divided households for decades, but in Jaffa Cake The Musical it’s the spark […]

The Unfair Advantage – Secrets And Skill On Display Some Fringe shows you book on a whim. Others, like The Unfair Advantage, you circle in […]

Top of the World – Heart, Humour and a Blanket Fort Full of Feels Catching a show in one of the earliest slots of the […]

Edinburgh Fringe is built on moments of pure spontaneity, and my encounter with this show was exactly that. I was handed a flyer by Glaswegian […]

I reviewed Call Me Crazy today at the Edinburgh Fringe. The show’s premise asks: how many times can people call you “crazy” before you lose […]

A Fairytale Frenzy with a Comedic Twist After collecting my Edinburgh Fringe media pass (and dodging a few enthusiastic flyerers on the way), I made […]

I found myself at Laurels in Whitley Bay, a compact, characterful theatre space, to see HARD – a raw and provocative new play written by […]

Birmingham Rep | Written by Katherine Senior | Directed by Sean Aydon⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s New Year’s Eve, 1959, and the rain is hammering against the windows […]

I recently had the pleasure of attending “Grounded” at the Alphabetti Theatre, which marked my very first visit to this delightful venue. As I stepped […]

What an absolute delight it was to experience the magnificent production of *Rent* at Whitley Bay Playhouse! Although I was somewhat familiar with a selection […]

Where were you this week? I had the absolute pleasure and sheer delight of attending the Whitley Bay Playhouse for the dazzling production of *Emerald […]

I attended Birmingham Rep Theatre to review Good For A Girl. A new play from Becky Deeks. The set reminded me of an advent calendar, […]

On a February day I found myself at the opening of Community, a new production by Birmingham Rep Theatre. Written by Farrah Chaudhry and directed […]

Review of Peter Pan at Birmingham Hippodrome. The production of *Peter Pan* at the Birmingham Hippodrome offers a delightful journey to Neverland, capturing the essence […]

I had the pleasure of attending the Arcadians Musical Theatre Company’s vibrant production of “Grease” at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, where an enthusiastic full […]

So do not worry all, I am not turning into a film reviewer. However I have seen wicked the theatre show in London 5 times […]

You surely have heard of Ebenzer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol? Well even if you haven’t, this play is on at the Birmingham Rep until […]

I recently attended the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, a venue I hadn’t visited for some time, and it was refreshing to return. I was there […]

The vibrant world of musical theatre comes alive in the Birmingham Rep Theatre’s production of *Becoming Nancy*, a captivating new show that has audiences buzzing […]

The performance I attended was still a work-in-progress, yet it showcased Rachel Baker’s unique comedic flair and improvisational skills remarkably well. Rachel has earned recognition […]

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 was rather small and a hotchpotch of […]

It was my first visit to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and I watched Coming To England which turned Floella Benjamin’s book into a stage adaptation […]

The Circus was on in town- or more precisely, Birmingham and it meant I needed to pop along to a) see it and b) review […]

This is my final Edinburgh Fringe review, this review is for the online edition of the show as unfortunately my full diary meant I couldn’t […]

A review of the production Into The Woods by LAMDA at Edinburgh Fringe. I eagerly awaited to see this show but unfortunately was feeling ill […]

Nicole Nadler has brought Why Am I Still Like This to Edinburgh Fringe both in person and online. The show presents Nicole’s experience with ADHD, […]

Scotland Dance Theatre presented this double bill, its also the only show I attended where an interval was offered, with ice cream! It was a […]

During my time at Edinburgh Fringe, I got the chance to review Good Girl. A production by Rhiannon Jenkins. I overheard a visitor to Edinburgh […]

So there is a bit of a backstory to me seeing this show. I had deliberately on the last day of my Fringe experience kept […]

A review of Jewels at Edinburgh Fringe. Set in 1348. Everything in the world is about sex, except sex. Sex is about God. And God’s […]

A review of Hometown from Edinburgh Fringe. College is the best four years of your life! So, what happens when it ends? What was supposed […]

I attended this show at Edinburgh Fringe and was eagerly awaiting it to start as I had heard good things. A satire inspired by Glasgow’s […]

A review of Fringe The Musical at Edinburgh Fringe There are two productions with very similar names, so make sure to pick the right one. […]

This production was designed with fairytales, fantasy characters and humour however it failed to hit its potential. The props/scenery were too minimal to create a […]

The perils of an edit is laid bare in this true story/come comedy by Star Stone at Edinburgh Fringe. The perception of her was changed […]

Prepare to be blown away by HEADACHE, the captivating new play by the brilliant Tanieth Kerr! This Edinburgh Fringe gem explores the nuances of family, […]

This show by Erin was a hard slot, it was Monday afternoon but there were a decent enough count of audience members. The only problem […]

This new musical was superb in every way, apart from the side view seat I had. ( So get there early folks) The Gardening Club […]

The concept of this show from its description had lots of potential and I was intrigued to see it. The show had a very strong […]

Aye, lads and lassies, gather ’round for a wee review of the Tartan Tat show, a tourist trap on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile that’s selling more […]

Katie has flown in especially from the USA to play at the Edinburgh Fringe, so if she can make this long trip, it was only […]

Strap in, folks, because we’re about to take a wild ride ( well review) through the wacky world of “My Pretties” at the Edinburgh Fringe. […]

Set in Underbelly’s Circus Hub be prepared to be swept away by the mesmerizing spectacle that is Yoah – a Japanese circus extravaganza that’s taking […]

I found myself at this intimate gig to see Hanan, wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it was billed as a comedy and therefore […]

In 2024, 360 Allstars stormed the stage with a high-octane blast of BMX flips, breakdancing brilliance, and jaw-dropping acrobatics. It was the kind of show […]

I was fairly excited to see this show, the description of the show sounded good and I thought whilst I am in Scotland, it would […]

I was fortunate enough to see A Giant On The Bridge today, its a show which uses acoustic songwriting, Scottish hip hop and original true-life […]

My first evening at the Fringe and I found myself reviewing Mercury In Retrograde by Bobby Allan This passionate folk-rock musical tells the stellar story […]

I attended Young Rep Seniors presenting Arabian Nights at Birmingham Rep Theatre as part of its Love & Rebellion festival. This followed on from its […]

I went, watched and reviewed 101 Dalmatians at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre, this show has just begun its tour of the UK. This iconic tale […]

I attended the Glee club in Birmingham for the first ever time recently. I had booked specifically to see Saaniya Abbas, I originally heard of […]

I have never seen ballet in real life, apart from small snippets on the screen. So therefore I was a little unsure what to expect […]

After a delayed start due to a technical issue,  I found myself in the Door, a small studio place next to the main theatre. Would […]

I recently attended Adelphi Theatre In London to watch a production of Back To The Future ( Musical).  Instantly I felt like my childhood memories […]

This epic production I had the chance to see at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre. I remember seeing Shrek the Musical on stage at the Theatre Royal, […]

I recently attended Birmingham rep theatre to see Bhangra Nation. A show I had seen advertised a while back which showed a lot of promise  […]