After a major restoration, new theatre in east London announces opening programme with Sara Pascoe and Rosie Jones on the bill – plus panto and a new show by Bryony KimmingsIt opened as a Victorian music hall, had various incarnations as a picture hous…
Continue ReadingArts Centre Melbourne, then Sydney and AdelaideFrom the producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, this brilliantly ambiguous one-man show poses the question: does standup comedy need to be true?The cliche of the sad clown – the jester who uses laughs to …
Continue ReadingIt’s had hit runs in Edinburgh and Soho – and was the Guardian’s funniest show of 2024. Now it’s blazing into the West End. Comedy duo Flo & Joan (who were both in Joseph at school) reveal all about One Man MusicalOne Man Musical was launched under…
Continue ReadingCriterion theatre, LondonIt goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the icebergImagine James Cameron’s 1997 disaster film romance Titanic as a camp musical …
Continue ReadingGary Oldman’s tackling Beckett, Strictly winner Chris McCausland is on a huge standup tour – and mods can rev their scooters to a dance Quadrophenia Continue reading…
Continue ReadingSarah Snook put Succession behind her, Hofesh Shechter found horror in Albion and Rhod Gilbert was ecstatic to be alive, in our critics’ picks of the best stage shows of the year• More on the best culture of 202410. Please Right Back This dark, psyched…
Continue ReadingArcola theatre, LondonThis recreation of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic is frenetic fun, with the dinosaurs brought to life using physical comedy – and traffic conesHold on to your … what? Your enjoyment of this show may well depend on whether you rec…
Continue ReadingSoho theatre, London The major showman takes a solo stroll through show tunes, sing alongs and seasonal hits with vocal highlights that leave you gasping for breathSome Christmasses ago, Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo teamed up for a cabaret double a…
Continue ReadingSeven Dials Playhouse, LondonTom Clarkson and Owen Visser’s anarchic evening has some bright ideas but may be more fun for those taking part than onlookers‘A festive TV show live onstage,” promise multimedia double act Mr Thing, and they’re qualified t…
Continue ReadingHackney Empire, London It won’t win prizes for originality, but the joyful ensemble spirit of Clive Rowe’s show will keep the kids happyOne day, a panto may come along in which the story is given as much (OK, even half as much) attention as the dame’s …
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