Pamela Raith

Review: BIRDSONG, Richmond Theatre

Touring production will pull in fans of the book, but needs to find something more to say if it is to convert those new to the story. See what our critic thought of the production.

Photos: First Look At NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour

See first look photos of the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. The UK & Ireland tour started on 6 September in Aylesbury and runs until 12 April 2025.

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre. 

Photos: SOMETHING ROTTEN! IN CONCERT at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

On Monday 5 August the cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN! in concert took to the stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. See photos!

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

In line with the trend of the moment, this is more than a concert and less than a full production. The set has been kept to a minimum, featuring only two heavy-looking wooden tables with chairs and banners with Tudor insignia, but there’s enough costumes and choreography to have a proper glimpse of what it might look like fully staged.

Review Roundup: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Eventim Apollo

See what the critics are saying about Shrek the Musical at Eventim Apollo. Learn more about the show and read the reviews for the West End production.

FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD, The Other Palace

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World presents bold beats from HERstory's trailblazers with a catchy soundtrack, a message of belief in capability and ultimately finding your voice.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL, Eventim Apollo

Shrek the Musical, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, has arrived in London. Directed by Samuel Holmes, this adaptation of the iconic 2001 movie stars Antony Lawrence as Shrek, a lonely ogre who ends up falling in love with the unusual Princess Fiona (Joanna Clifton).

Photos: First Look at BARNUM at the Watermill Theatre

All new photos have been released from the Watermill Theatre's production of Barnum, the venue’s summer musical that is now playing. Check out the photos here!

Review: BARNUM, Watermill Theatre

The Watermill’s dazzling production fully immerses the audience into the showman’s wondrous world in spite of its inherent script issues. With an all-round talented cast led by the ever charismatic Matt Rawle, you’d be justified if you wanted to run away and join the circus after watching this.

Interview: 'It's Always Been a Role I've Loved': Actor Zizi Strallen on RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! IN CONCERT

Oklahoma! arrives at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for two nights to celebrate the show’s 80th anniversary. We had the chance to walk with Zizi Strallen about taking on the role of Laurey. We discussed her love for Oklahoma!, what it is like to perform in a concert version of a show and even the songs she is most looking forward to performing!

Review Roundup: Did The Latest Revival of STARLIGHT EXPRESS Impress The Critics?

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express has now opened in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Review: STARLIGHT EXPRESS, Troubadour Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express is possibly one of the world's most bizarre musicals-yes, even more so than Cats. A child's dream-like world where trains compete for races and for each other, all set on roller skates. And yet, this 1984 musical's latest revival will make a new generation fall in love with this loud, bright and captivating production.

Photos: Get a First Look at STARLIGHT EXPRESS at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Get a first look at Starlight Express in the West End! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for the BARNUM At Watermill Theatre

Go inside Newbury’s Watermill Theatre as the high-flying cast and creative team of Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical, get busy in the rehearsal room! Check out photos of the cast in action below. 

2024 West End Live Featuring CABARET, WICKED & More Reveals Schedule

The schedule has been revealed for this year's West End Live featuring Cabaret, Wicked and more.

Review: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER!, Ambassador's Theatre

A delightful comedy murder mystery musical that expertly blends humour, intrigue, and heartfelt friendship.

Review: MY FAIR LADY, Leeds Playhouse

Two terrific leads will delight audiences, but the source material's misogyny proves too much to simply sweep aside

Review: MARIE CURIE, Charing Cross Theatre

She was exceptional, but the musical written about her is anything but. It tends to be old-fashioned and traditional in structure, willing itself to be a majestic epic, but never reaching that stage. Her life story feels rushed and vague, the songs are run-of-the-mill, standardised, lacking that big “I want” statement that would cement her passion and drive the tale. It also all sounds the same throughout. Ultimately, it holds itself back, mainly with the quality of the writing.

Review: HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE, King's Head Theatre

New comedies are hard to get right and often land in a highly subjective space, but this one has to be called out as a bit of a dud