Gary Naylor sees a show that tltillates, tickles and ultimately triumphs with a potent mix of superb songs and dubious jokes, as Rocky Horror meets the Carry-Ons.
Gary Naylor is invited into the presence of Marlene Dietrich and finds much that is unique, and much that is universal, in this towering figure of 20th century culture.
Gary Naylor sees a brilliantly staged update of Shakespeare's tale of jealousy, love and misunderstandings that reaches out to a young audience and may hook them forever.
Gary Naylor sees a new play that examines life in present day Moscow through the eyes of three generations of a family as dysfunctional as the Russian state.
Gary Naylor sees a bold, and ultimately fulfilling, revival of Jerry Herman's 1979 musical, one that makes up in drama and pathos what it lacks in characterisation.
Gary Naylor looks ahead to another year of theatre in London ranging from the big West End spectaculars through to venues scarcely bigger than a large room.
Gary Naylor sees the second of OperaUpClose's valedictory season at the King's Head and finds its most famous and most garlanded production as fresh as ever.
Gary Naylor sees an extraordinary production of Shakespeare's most controversial play, one full of ambiguity and vicious cruelty, both physical and mental.
Gary Naylor sees two supercharged shows united by their format and their willingness to explore the darker side of the man who invented the modern Christmas.
Gary Naylor sees a panto packed with audience-pleasing routines and splendid performances, one that continues this venue's tradition of big shows with big stars.
Gary Nayloe sees a beautiful, Christmassy adaptation of the CS Lewis's classic tale of talking animals, the fight between good and evil and imposition of childhood responsibility.
Gary Naylor sees another fringe panto full of enthusiasm, audience participation and laughs, the perfect alternative if you're tired of soap stars, high prices and special effects.