London Theatre Reviews

Musical Reviews...

	Billy Elliot The greatest British musical I have ever seen (Telegraph); Enjoyable (Independent) more...

	The Bodyguard Slick in terms of design & functionality. Singing & songs are great. (Londontheatre.co.uk); Far more enjoyable than the movie (Telegraph) more...

	The Book of Mormon Cleverly written...enormously enjoyable.(Londontheatre.co.uk); Decadent and self-indulgent musical (Telegraph); mildly amusing (Guardian); Loved it (Independent) more...

	A Chorus Line A terrific show (Londontheatre.co.uk); The startling simplicity of the show still impresses (Telegraph); Lovingly recreated (Independent) more...

	Jersey Boys This piece remains very much a jukebox musical (Stage); Slickly animated production (Evening Standard) more...

	Les Miserables The whole production is a wonderful piece of musical theatre (Gary Mack) more...

	Let It Be All the best songs are on offer(Londontheatre.co.uk); An exercise in faintly necrophiliac nostalgia (Guardian); I left the show feeling as high as a kite (Telegraph) more...

	The Lion King This is a dazzling show with the heart of a lion (Telegraph); A beautiful dazzle of invention and imagination (Evening Standard) more...

	Mamma Mia! Don't go to the show expecting any gripping story line, just go with the mind of enjoying the songs, reminiscing and having a lot of fun. (londontheatre.co.uk) more...

	Matilda The Musical The best new British musical since Billy Elliot.(Telegraph); Cracking Christmas fun. (Londontheatre.co.uk). more...

	Merrily We Roll Along Evocative and complex music that at times is breathtaking. (Londontheatre.co.uk); Superlative staging (Independent) more...

	Once Special and so enjoyable...music that is extraordinarily distinctive, powerfully emotional and hugely affecting – in a word... stunning. (Londontheatre.co.uk). more...

	Phantom of the Opera Continues to wow audiences and cast its magical spell. (Gary Mack) more...

	Rock of Ages A fun, though undemanding, night out (Londontheatre.co.uk); unpleasant pile of theatrical poo. (Telegraph) more...

	Thriller Live A great night out (Daily Telegraph); Immensely enjoyable (Independent) more...

	Top Hat The real allure lies in the songs (Londontheatre.co.uk); Enjoyable (Telegraph); Amiable stage version (Guardian) more...

	Viva Forever! Songs well-sung...story is lame (Londontheatre.co.uk); Not enough infectious silliness or maverick spirit (Standard); Tawdry, lazy and unedifying (Telegraph) more...

	We Will Rock You A super high energy show (londontheatre.co.uk); A trite and tacky storyline (Independent) more...

	Wicked Witty, enjoyable (Telegraph); I enjoyed very little (Independent) more...

Drama Reviews...

	The Amen Corner Well-written, stimulating drama...entertaining (Londontheatre.co.uk); Thrilling (Telegraph). more...

	Children of the Sun There is a rich blend of humour, tension and well-defined characters in a well-crafted production that turns out to be both absorbing and entertaining. (Londontheatre.co.uk) more...

	The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Multi-layered, fascinating, brilliantly realised, this is a production with many touching and moving moments. Unmissable.(Londontheatre.co.uk) more...

	The Hothouse Jamie Lloyd's revival is studiously accomplished, perfectly-timed and memorably engaging. There is plenty of farcical humour. (Londontheatre.co.uk) more...

	The Mousetrap The story, whilst sensational and full of silly coincidences, is actually quite good. (londontheatre.co.uk) more...

	Othello (National Theatre) Fast-moving, brilliantly directed and immensely gripping production (Londontheatre.co.uk); Brilliantly acted (Independent); Distinguished, lucid production (Standard) more...

	Strange Interlude Hugely compelling story. (Londontheatre.co.uk); Startlingly funny as well as touching (Telegraph) more...

	Sweet Bird of Youth Totally riveting (Londontheatre.co.uk); superb staging (Telegraph); Powerful revival (Independent) more...

	The Tempest Two very fine performances from Roger Allam and James Garnon, and pretty-much seamless and inventive direction, there is much to admire. more...

	War Horse Genius isn't too strong a word to describe this astonishing production (Daily Telegraph); Be sure not to miss this stunning show (The Times) more...

	The Woman in Black A brilliant thriller that is a must see! (londontheatre.co.uk) more...

Comedy Reviews...

	A Midsummer Night's Dream (Globe) There is plenty to enjoy here and relatively little to fault. (Londontheatre.co.uk) more...

	Passion Play (Black Comedy) Superb revival ...gripping (Londontheatre.co.uk); Packed with black humour and wrenching emotion (Telegraph) more...

	Relatively Speaking Polished and enormously entertaining production (Londontheatre.co.uk); Brilliantly witty comedy (Telegraph) more...