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BWW Review: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, London Coliseum

by Vikki Jane Vile — January 19, 2020

Galas are peculiar beasts.

BWW Review: FADING INTO NOTHINGNESS, Merlin Theatre, Sheffield

by Ruth Deller — January 18, 2020

An assured and emotional debut from writer Theo Griffiths deals with a family in turmoil.

BWW Review: COPS, Southwark Playhouse

by Cindy Marcolina — January 18, 2020

It's 1957 in Chicago.

BWW Review: STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR, Arena Birmingham

by Jenny Ell — January 17, 2020

Presented by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing Live opened at the Arena Birmingham last night, kicking off its UK tour following another hugely successful TV series.

BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Jack Studio Theatre

by Gary Naylor — January 17, 2020

This no frills Twelfth Night rattles through Shakey's comedy getting laughs along the way, but includes some artistic decisions that didn't quite land as clearly as they were, perhaps, intended to.

BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON, Bristol Hippodrome

by Tim Wright — January 17, 2020

If you speak to someone who says they don't like musicals, chances are, when you mention The Book of Mormon you'll be greeted with more enthusiasm than scepticism.

BWW Review: FIX, The Pleasance

by Cindy Marcolina — January 17, 2020

Kevin is called to repair a washing machine in the middle of the woods.

BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS, Cinema Screening

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 20, 2020

The West End has missed the wit, cheek and high-kicks of Kinky Boots since it strutted off on a nationwide tour last year.

BWW Review: LES MISERABLES, Sondheim Theatre

by Marianka Swain — January 16, 2020

Much of the conversation around the incoming of the revamped Les Misérables production to the West End has revolved around the revolve a?' or lack thereof.

BWW Review: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, ROH Live

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 17, 2020

The Royal Opera House is on a mission to show that ballet and opera are accessible to everyone.

BWW Review: JEW...ISH, King's Head Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — January 16, 2020

TJ and Max are breaking up.

BWW Review: THE WILD FLESH, Tristan Bates Theatre

by Jonathan Marshall — January 16, 2020

Wildly Theatre Company voices stories that represent different sides of a female.

BWW Review: RAGS THE MUSICAL, Park Theatre

by Mert Dilek — January 15, 2020

Rags the Musical was a flop when it first opened on Broadway in 1986.

BWW Review: LUZIA, Royal Albert Hall

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 16, 2020

It's that time of year again; Cirque du Soleil have returned to London's Royal Albert Hall, bringing their show LUZIA to Europe for the first time.

BWW Review: OFF THE TOP WITH JASON KRAVITS AND SPECIAL GUESTS, Crazy Coqs

by Gary Naylor — January 14, 2020

Jason Kravits brings his big voice and madcap improv skills to London's leading cabaret room and the result is just what January needs.

BWW Album Review: FACE TO FACE, Hayden Tee

by Fraser MacDonald — January 14, 2020

Big belts and schmaltzy scores aren't for everyone, but every so often something comes along to remind us why we really must treasure this joyous form.

BWW Review: THE DELIGHTS OF DOGS AND THE PROBLEMS OF PEOPLE, Old Red Lion Theatre

by Jonathan Marshall — January 12, 2020

Rosalind Blessed takes residency at London's Old Red Lion Theatre throughout January, performing two self-penned plays in rep.

BWW Review: COMING CLEAN, Trafalgar Studios

by Charlie Wilks — January 10, 2020

The King's Head Theatre continues its track record of moving shows from Islington to the West End, with the arrival of Kevin Elyot's drama of 80s polyamory.

BWW Review: ONCE, Ashcroft Playhouse Fairfield Halls

by Gary Naylor — January 10, 2020

Once shows all its crowdpleasing credentials in this new touring production with a tremendous cast doing full justice to its score and carrying a somewhat corny plot to a standing ovation curtain.

BWW Review: SCROUNGER, Finborough Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — January 10, 2020

It was 2015 when Athena Stevens was forced out of a flight to Glasgow due to her disability.

BWW Review: TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS, Union Theatre

by Gary Naylor — January 9, 2020

The Union Theatre's Essential Classics season kicks off with Phil Willmott's updating of a classic with much to say about England in 2020.

BWW Review: LE CORSAIRE, London Coliseum

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 9, 2020

On paper, Le Corsaire emphatically should not work.

BWW Review: MAGIC GOES WRONG, Vaudeville Theatre

by Charlie Wilks — January 8, 2020

Mischief Theatre continue their epic takeover of the West End, with their brand new show all about magic going terribly wrong.

BWW Review: LEXICON, Roundhouse

by Charlie Wilks — January 8, 2020

Who doesn't love a bit of circus? It's the medium that really pushes the limits of the human body, generating moments that wow audiences and inspire so much drama.

BWW Review: THE TYLER SISTER, Hampstead Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — January 8, 2020

Hampstead Theatre opens the new year with a heartwarming but generally forgettable play on their smaller stage.

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