Read our review of A Christmas Carol, directed by Matthew Warchus, now in performances at the Old Vic to 10 January 2026.
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Review of Ballet Shoes'Ballet Shoes' review — this utterly delightful adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic book is a must-see for all the family
5/5Read our review of Ballet Shoes, directed by Katy Rudd, now in performances at the National Theatre to 21 February 2026.
Review of Horse of Jenin'The Horse of Jenin' review — this Palestinian coming-of-age tale brilliantly mixes compassion, conviction and comedy
4/5Read our review of The Horse of Jenin, written by and starring Alaa Shehada, now in performances at the Bush Theatre to 20 December.
Review of All My Sons'All My Sons' review — Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu star in a revelatory production
4/5Read our review of All My Sons, starring Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptise, and Paapa Essiedu, now in performances at Wyndham's Theatre through 7 March.
Review of End'End' review — Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves are tremendous in this heartfelt, deeply affecting play
4/5Read our review of David Eldridge's End, now in performances at the National Theatre to 17 January 2026.
Read our review of Ride the Cyclone, directed by Lizzie Gee, now in performances at Southwark Playhouse to 10 January 2026.
Review of Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston and Peck - Royal Ballet and Opera'Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston, Peck' review — this expressive triple bill is a real joy to watch
3/5Read our review of Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston, Peck, now in performances at the Royal Opera House to 2 December.
Review of Porn Play'Porn Play' review — Ambika Mod is fearless in powerful new play about pornography addiction
4/5Read our review of Porn Play, starring Ambika Mod and written by Sophia Chetin-Leuner, in performances at the Royal Court through 13 December.
Review of After Sunday'After Sunday' review — this strong debut play addresses male mental health with humanity, empathy and humour
4/5Read our review of Sophie Griffin's drama After Sunday, now in performances at the Bush Theatre to 20 December.
Review of The Hunger Games'The Hunger Games' review — this new stage version of the epic dystopian tale lacks cohesion and spectacle
2/5Read our review of The Hunger Games, starring Mia Carragher as Katniss Everdeen, now in performances at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre to 25 October 2026.
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