Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup are outstanding 4/5 Edward Albee’s drama gives two acting greats a chance to stretch out in devastating fashion @sohoplace Evening Standard · Oct 1
Charlotte Ritchie studies script in first-look rehearsal images for Cloud 9 The Call The Midwife, Ghosts and You actress is appearing in the production of Caryl Churchill’s landmark play. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Tru: Jesse Tyler Ferguson excels as a waspish Truman Capote 3/5 But the standout may be the astonishing set at Menier Chocolate Factory Evening Standard · Sep 28
Beetlejuice the musical announces early West End closure despite wowing critics The production based on Tim Burton’s cult 1988 film opened to rave reviews in London in May Evening Standard · Sep 4
The tao of Glass: Quasi-mystical Philip Glass musing has moments of magic 4/5 This playful exploration of Glass’ music by Phelim McDermott can be profound but may not to be to everyone’s taste Evening Standard · Jul 31
Ben Platt: ‘My parents always knew I was gay – I asked for a fog machine at 7’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ actor is the biggest musical theatre star of his generation, and is about to make his major London debut in a tender new musical about queer love. He speaks to Adam White about audience etiquette, (finally!) playing gay on stage, and the ‘pain’… The Independent UK · Jul 18
The Oresteia at the Bridge: Thrillingly stripped back and bloody Greek tragedy 5/5 Simon Stone’s adaptation is a stunningly modernised take on Aeschylus’ devastating family drama Evening Standard · Jul 15
Jesus Christ Superstar returns to West End with Eurovision star Sam Ryder in lead role Iconic music returns to West End with cast of 30 including Sam Ryder, Boy George and Jesse Tyler Ferguson The Independent UK · Jul 8
Jesus Christ Superstar: An OTT, aorta-pumping concert-style production 4/5 This revival at the Palladium of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera goes high-octane enough to cover the flaws of Sam Ryder’s Jesus Evening Standard · Jul 7
To Kill a Mockingbird at Wyndham's Theatre: Supremely well put-together 4/5 Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of the classic novel returns to the West End and retains its considerable power Evening Standard · Jul 3
The Truth at Apollo Theatre review: Manic Mangan excels in this polished French infidelity comedy 4/5 Stephen Mangan is the tachycardic heart of The Truth. A sleek, satisfying production, and a proper West End night out Evening Standard · Jun 26
Beetlejuice the Musical: An absolute scream 4/5 This adaptation of the Tim Burton classic brings vaudeville chaos to the Prince Edward theatre Evening Standard · May 29
CARE at Young Vic: A singular, compassionate piece of work 4/5 Set in a care home, this is a powerful, empathetic look at a crumbling system supporting the elderly Evening Standard · May 20
Jack Thorne on Let The Right One In and why Adolescence 'isn't an instruction manual' Adolescence writer Jack Thorne talks to us about his adaptation of the lauded vampire book/film which has just opened in London Evening Standard · May 7
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Summerfolk review: A stunning ensemble bring Gorky's satire to life 4/5 A stellar cast update Maxim Gorky’s bittersweet tale in a sumptuous production at the National Theatre
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Doon Mackichan: ‘If I hadn’t fought that battle, you would have seen me naked on an ITV drama’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor and comedian, known for ‘Brass Eye’, ‘Toast of London’ and ‘Two Doors Down’, speaks to Louis Chilton about sexism in TV, turning down the chance to ‘break America’, and her latest project – Russian anti-rich satire ‘Summerfolk’ at the National Theatre
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Bird Grove at Hampstead Theatre review: Elizabeth Dulau is the only saving grace here 2/5 The Andor actress shines in this ponderous play about a young George Eliot
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Cable Street: Sharp musical about the East End taking on Oswald Mosley’s fascists 3/5 This second run at Southwerk Playhouse sees Adam Lenon’s social history musical hit its stride
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Woolf Works at Royal Ballet: Wayne McGregor chases brainbox ideas with electric sensation 4/5 Wayne McGregor’s response to the work of Virginia Woolf returns to Royal Ballet and continues to wield emotive power
Evening Standard · Jan 11 High Noon theatre review: Billy Crudup brings charisma to bonkers real-time Western 3/5 This adaptation of the classic Gary Cooper Western takes big risks but has propulsive storytelling
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025 When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse: This zesty revival is a joyful rediscovery 4/5 The pleasure is in the cast’s performance with Tim Sheader’s version of JB Priestley’s 1938 quietly radical comedy
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Indian Ink review: Felicity Kendal adds poignancy to Tom Stoppard play 3/5 In the wake of Tom Stoppard’s death this lush adaptation of one of his lesser works is given new charge
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Paranormal Activity at the Ambassadors Theatre: The scariest show on the West End? 4/5 Punchdrunk director Felix Barrett conjures frights aplenty with this stage adaptation of the supernatural film franchise
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Top Hat at Queen Elizabeth Hall review: the gossamer charm wears thin quickly 3/5 This celebration of a gilded interwar age is sluggish where it should sparkle, the pace slow
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025 Into the Woods review: A triumphant musical mash-up of fairytales 4/5 This revival of Stephen Sondheim’s clever musical is packed with terrific performances as classic fairytale characters lose their way in the darkness