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The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.

REVIEW: Much Ado About Hero, Theatre N16 ✭✭✭
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REVIEW: Much Ado About Hero, Theatre N16 ✭✭✭

This was a memorable debut and I count myself very fortunate to have been present at it. I shall watch out - with great interest - for more work coming from the inestimable talents of Ms Clare and Co.

Julian Eaves

Julian Eaves

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REVIEW: What Shadows, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: What Shadows, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭

What Shadows is a seriously meaty play, full of challenging ideas, brought to life through a strong cast and Roxana Silbert's well-paced direction.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: Beginning, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Beginning, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

At times very funny, Beginning also has moments of heart-breaking intensity but without becoming sentimental. It is a masterful two-hander that will especia…

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Small Faces musical finds West End home

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Small Faces musical finds West End home

All or Nothing – The Mod Musical, based on the story of legendary 1960s rock band Small Faces, is to play a limited West End season after its third sell-out …

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: Flashdance the musical, UK Tour ✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Flashdance the musical, UK Tour ✭✭✭

What you are left with in Flashdance is a series of great productions numbers that have the audience wanting to have fun but no show to support them.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons UK Tour

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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons UK Tour

The Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons UK tour 2020 sees Frankie return to London Nottngham and Liverpool. If you loved Jersey Boys book now to see the man t…

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: Judith, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭

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REVIEW: Judith, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭

The actors are given little to develop and work with, and, at fifty minutes, the audience were unsure of the ending- indeed, it felt that there had been very…

Paul T Davies

Paul T Davies

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Does the Circus Still Have a Place in Britain?

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Does the Circus Still Have a Place in Britain?

With so many new themes to explore in this modern world, perhaps circuses really aren’t lost forever to British audiences. Instead, they are taking over our …

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REVIEW: Lucky Stiff, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Lucky Stiff, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Lucky Stiff is a fun night out, beautifully realised with an original take on a well-worn concept, and with much to bring a smile to the lips.

Julian Eaves

Julian Eaves

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