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“…a wonderous blend of grief, comedy, memory and identity.” Dead Air (and WIP), Written and performed by Alfrun Rose, Greenwich Theatre |13 – 16 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Indigo Cleverley @GreenwichTheatr reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/de…

“Bold and surprising; not what we expect.” The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: Barthold BrechtRSC, The Swan, Stratford Upon Avon, Runs: 2hrs & 35mins, one interval | until 30 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Roderick Dungate, AD Performance @Rod_Dungate reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/th…

“Discover what goes on in the Ladies.” Flush by April Hope Millar, The Arcola, Studio 2, Ashwin Street, London E8 | until 6 June 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @arcolatheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/fl…

“A spare but unsparingly intense production.” The Flying Dutchman, Wagner, WNO, Birmingham Hippodrome | 07 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @brumhippodrome reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/th…

“A masterclass in all that makes chamber music special.” Guarneri Trio Prague, Lakeside, Nottingham | 07 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Ruff @LakesideArts reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/gu…

“The perfect after dinner show – will go down a treat.” Jack and Sarah by Duncan Abel based on Tim Sullivan's film, The Mill at Sonning, Reading | until 14 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @MillAtSonning reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/ja…

“An exceptionally fine reading of Brahms’ Violin Concerto and a convincing performance of one of Rachmaninoff’s weaker works.” Brahms & Rachmaninoff, CBSO, Symphony Hall | 29 April 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @BMusic_Ltd reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/br…

“A work in progress which raises lots to ponder.” The Last Black Messiah by Emeka Agada, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 16 May 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @BrocJackTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/th…

“Powerful, shattering and brilliantly performed.” Mass by Fran Kranz, The Donmar Warehouse Theatre, Earlham Street, London | until 6 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @DonmarWarehouse reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/ma…

“A dream of A Dream.  Shakespeare bigged-up but not dumbed-down.” A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Rep, Birmingham | 29 April 2026, until 24 May 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David Gray & Paul Gray @BirminghamRep reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/a-…

“Simply delicious!” Waitress, Birmingham Hippodrome | 28 April 2026 until 02 May 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @brumhippodrome reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/wa…

“More misses than hits.” Entertaining Murder - a Murder Mystery Musical Book, Music & Lyrics by Chris Burgess, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London N6 | until 10 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @GatehouseLondon reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/en…

“Flawed but hugely promising debut play.” Firewing by David Pearson, Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London | until 23 May 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @Hamps_Theatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/fi…

“Thought provoking and well acted tale for today.” Charlie + Striptease by Slawomir Mrozek, The Golden Goose Theatre, 145 Camberwell New Rd, London SE5 | until 9 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @GooseTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/ch…

“A psychological interrogation, this show toys with your moral judgements… " He Said / She Said - A double bill by Dom Riley, The White Bear Theatre | 21 April - 2 May ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Indigo Cleverley @WhiteBearTheatr reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/he…

“Rewarding and daring as streams of consciousness flow.” Virginia Woolf's The Waves adapted by Flora Wilson Brown, Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 | until 23 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @JSTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/vi…

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“Depth, inspirational with very funny humour.” Seeing With My Dog by Roderick Dungate, Sense Touchbase Pears | 22 April 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Ashok Patel @sense @Rod_Dungate reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/se… bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

“Well performed tale of lust, obsession and murder.” Thrill Me, Book, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff, Waterloo East Theatre, Brad Street, London SE1 | until 3 May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @WaterlooEast reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/th…

“Some Puccini opera scores viewed from an unusual angle and a technically tight Beethoven Concerto.” Beethoven & Puccini, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | 17 April 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @BMusic_Ltd reviewsgate.co.uk/all-reviews/be…