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Interviews
17 hours ago
Medical Exams Meet Cold-Reads
Part medical school clinical exam, part high-wire theatrical improvisation. Discover GREYJOY at Libra Theatre & Cafe
Reviews
21 hours ago
Review: Searching Blue (寻蓝), Coronet Theatre
An uplifting, energising journey through dance to seek Nirvana.
Reviews
22 hours ago
Review: There’s a Pigeon in My Bathroom, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A frustrating show that has sparks of promise, but never quite feels fully formed.
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: Tilly No-body, Arcola Theatre
An energetic spectacle of a one-woman show that approaches abuse with nuance
Reviews
1 day ago
Review: Blue Mist, Stratford East
Thought‑provoking, wickedly funny, and physically electric
Interviews
2 days ago
2000s Nostalgia Meets Toxic Accountability
Three old friends, one motel room, and three completely different memories of the past.
Interviews
2 days ago
Inside the Mind of a Mad Genius
Scott Robinson on Bringing Edgar A. Poe's Last Call to Camden People's Theatre
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Fairlight, Wimbledon Park Tennis Courts
An innovative, immersive, electropop experience that contests the invisibility of gay players in professional tennis.
Interviews
2 days ago
Joy, Grief, and the Dance Floor
A deeply moving physical and theatrical journey reclaiming the unity of the dance floor.
Reviews
2 days ago
Review: Twelfth Night: A Nonsensical Medieval Romp, Actors’ Church
A medieval romp in name more than spirit, Nonsense Theatre’s outdoor Twelfth Night offers competent Shakespeare with welcome strong flashes…
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: Beauty and the Beast, The Montgomery, Sheffield
A bright and entertaining presentation of Disney's classic show with some excellent performances from the hardworking cast.
Reviews
3 days ago
Review: As You Like It, Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Fun in the Shakespearean sun with The Handlebards.
Interviews
3 days ago
A Stand-Up Gig That’s Been Sectioned
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
3 days ago
Satire, Spuds, and Small Boats
Inside Murder on the Allotment, The Musical at The Cockpit
Reviews
4 days ago
Review: love you long time (already), Theatre 503
A masterclass in writing, this one-act play packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
Fringe and OffWestEnd
21 hours ago
Review: Searching Blue (寻蓝), Coronet Theatre
An uplifting, energising journey through dance to seek Nirvana.
22 hours ago
Review: There’s a Pigeon in My Bathroom, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A frustrating show that has sparks of promise, but never quite feels fully formed.
1 day ago
Review: Blue Mist, Stratford East
Thought‑provoking, wickedly funny, and physically electric
2 days ago
Review: Twelfth Night: A Nonsensical Medieval Romp, Actors’ Church
A medieval romp in name more than spirit, Nonsense Theatre’s outdoor Twelfth Night offers competent Shakespeare with welcome strong flashes of comedy.
4 days ago
Review: love you long time (already), Theatre 503
A masterclass in writing, this one-act play packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
4 days ago
Review: Sister Lines, The Hope Theatre
A work-in-progress with real promise that examines the concept of grief and AI reincarnation in a quietly devastating manner.
5 days ago
Review: Thou Shalt Sit The F*** Down, The Queer Comedy Club
A show about keeping the magic alive that struggles to create enough of its own.
1 week ago
Review: Cataclysmic, The Hope Theatre
A highly experimental, emotional one-person show that explores grief and memory through classic and immersive performance.
1 week ago
Review: The Effect, Old Red Lion Pub and Playhouse
Driven by electric chemistry between its leads, this is a tender and intelligent exploration of what it means to feel.
1 week ago
Review: Chess, Royal Academy of Music
A dazzling array of talent illuminates this popular musical by taking it back to square one.
1 week ago
Review: Wife to James Whelan, Jermyn Street Theatre
Small town hopes and frustrations brought to life, but beware ongoing pride and stubbornness.
2 weeks ago
Review: The 2nd Annual Great Canadian Theatre Festival!, Old Red Lion
If these two script-in-hand productions are a taster of what Canadian theatre is all about, then we should be welcoming our overseas friends along more often.
2 weeks ago
Review: Perhaps, Etcetera Theatre
An exceptional narrative, a solid script, and a staging and performance that still needs work.
2 weeks ago
Review: Buonarroti, The Hope Theatre
With an engaging premise, good direction and a beautiful set, there’s a lot to like about Buonarroti, in spite of issues with chemistry.
2 weeks ago
Review: Arthur, Polka Theatre
A witty, warm-hearted reimagining of the Arthurian legend that combines silliness with genuine emotional depth. Packed with inventive storytelling, great performances and theatrical imagination.
2 weeks ago
Review: Rapunzel, Half Moon Theatre
Visually inventive and musically engaging, Rapunzel has plenty of charm and potential, but currently loses its way, with an overcrowded script and muddled narrative stopping its feminist heart shining through.
2 weeks ago
Feature: Tick,Tick… the Legacy of Jonathan Larson
An intimate first glimpse at The Jonathan Larson Project reveals a cast and creative team alive with affection, responsibility and excitement
Theatre for Young Audiences
5 days ago
Review: The Colour of Impossible Things, Kelford School
A delightful immersive experience to stimulate all the senses and successfully introduce the magic of Shakespeare to children aged 5-11…
2 weeks ago
Review: Arthur, Polka Theatre
A witty, warm-hearted reimagining of the Arthurian legend that combines silliness with genuine emotional depth. Packed with inventive storytelling, great…
2 weeks ago
Review: Rapunzel, Half Moon Theatre
Visually inventive and musically engaging, Rapunzel has plenty of charm and potential, but currently loses its way, with an overcrowded…
2 weeks ago
Interview: Creating Aerial Work For Babies
In conversation with Ria Ashcroft, Rebel Spark’s Co-Artistic Director, about their latest show, Take Flight
4 weeks ago
Review: Take Flight, Grand Junction
A warm and charming introduction to theatre for babies, filled with music, sensory play and gentle humour.
10 June 2026
Feature: A Day Out to the Playground
ET visits the inaugural Playground Festival for Early Years audiences in Kent.
Regional and Touring
2 days ago
Review: Fairlight, Wimbledon Park Tennis Courts
An innovative, immersive, electropop experience that contests the invisibility of gay players in professional tennis.
3 days ago
Review: Beauty and the Beast, The Montgomery, Sheffield
A bright and entertaining presentation of Disney's classic show with some excellent performances from the hardworking cast.
3 days ago
Review: As You Like It, Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Fun in the Shakespearean sun with The Handlebards.
5 days ago
Review: The Colour of Impossible Things, Kelford School
A delightful immersive experience to stimulate all the senses and successfully introduce the magic of Shakespeare to children aged 5-11…
2 weeks ago
Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lyceum Theatre
An extravagant and vibrant, full-on, larger than life production with heart. You'll be swept away by the utter gloriousness of…
2 weeks ago
Review: The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Full Moon, Sabai Pavilion, Shepherd’s Bush
A riot of rhinestones, pop anthems and camp chaos that dazzles and overwhelms in equal measure
West End/ SOLT venue reviews
1 week ago
Review: −320°F, Sadler’s Wells
A dazzling spectacle of ideas and imagery that overwhelms, but rewards curiosity with flashes of brilliance.
2 weeks ago
Review: Archduke, Royal Court Theatre
An energetic, morbidly hilarious exploration of radicalisation and impressionable youth, sitting in the shadow of the events that started the First World War.
2 weeks ago
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.
2 weeks ago
Review: Colossus, Southbank Centre
A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre
2 weeks ago
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Noel Coward Theatre
Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance
2 weeks ago
Review: Venus & Adonis, Barbican Centre
An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.
3 weeks ago
Review: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, Garrick Theatre
A thoughtful examination of masculinity, belonging and redemption.
3 weeks ago
Review: Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe
Light and dark worlds collide in this assured production.
3 weeks ago
Review: Gala Flamenca, Sadler’s Wells
More intoxicating thrills, unparalleled physical excellence and outstanding drama than you can ever imagine!
3 weeks ago
Review: CREAVIVA, Sadler’s Wells
Rafaela Carrasco's meditation on creativity that doesn’t quite ignite.
12 June 2026
Review: Return of the GODZ, Peacock Theatre
Are you a gay man or a middle-aged woman? Do you want to be titillated, yet still maintain a scrap of refinement?
Interviews, Features and Podcasts
Interviews
17 hours ago
Medical Exams Meet Cold-Reads
Part medical school clinical exam, part high-wire theatrical improvisation. Discover GREYJOY at Libra Theatre & Cafe
Interviews
2 days ago
2000s Nostalgia Meets Toxic Accountability
Three old friends, one motel room, and three completely different memories of the past.
Interviews
2 days ago
Inside the Mind of a Mad Genius
Scott Robinson on Bringing Edgar A. Poe's Last Call to Camden People's Theatre
Interviews
2 days ago
Joy, Grief, and the Dance Floor
A deeply moving physical and theatrical journey reclaiming the unity of the dance floor.
Interviews
3 days ago
A Stand-Up Gig That’s Been Sectioned
An unmissable, cross-cultural Camden Fringe feature.
Interviews
3 days ago
Satire, Spuds, and Small Boats
Inside Murder on the Allotment, The Musical at The Cockpit
Interviews
5 days ago
Identity, Belonging, and the Ultimate Paradox
Annabelle "Bee" Baumann on Bee vs The Village - A Black Comic in Germany
Interviews
6 days ago
TikTok, Tradwives, and Tunes
Kate-Lois Elliott is Trad (WIP) at The Bill Murray After the success of our 2025 campaign featuring many Camden Fringe shows, we thought it only right to attempt a repeat it for 2026. So every day of July we’ll be publishing new interviews to give a taste of what to expect from London’s best fringe theatre festival. With the festival itself starting on Monday 3 August, it hopefully gives us two days off between interviews and reviews, but then again, we’re sure we will find other things needing to be done on those days! You can find out more about Camden Fringe, along with details of every show playing this August here. You can also find all of this year’s interviews as they are published here. As subcultures like “Tradwifedom” take over social media feeds with glossy videos of 1950s homemaking and bread-making from scratch, comedian and performer Kate-Lois Elliott found herself trapped in a late-night TikTok scroll asking one fundamental question: Why? Fresh off her acclaimed work exploring cults, Elliott brings her brand-new work-in-progress show, Trad (WIP), to The Bill Murray for this year’s Camden Fringe. Blending her West End musical roots with sharp stand-up, a projector, a guitar,…