🎭 Bitch Boxer📍Arcola Theatre 🎟️Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charlie Josephine’s smash hit play returns to London following a critically-acclaimed run at Watford Palace Theatre last year. The story The play takes place in 2012 London, ahead of the London Olympics in Stratford, where we meet aspiring boxer, Chloe Jackson (wonderfully played by Jodie Campbell). 2012 is a pivotal …
Jonathan Bailey & Ariana Grande will star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Performances will begin at the Barbican Centre, London in Summer 2027. Sunday in the Park with George has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The production will be directed by Marianne Elliot, with design by Tom …
🎭 Cinderella📍 Richmond Theatre🎟️ Gifted ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Richmond Theatre’s annual panto has arrived, and it’s absolutely marvellous! I was invited to a fun & festive performance of Cinderella, featuring a stellar cast – Charlie Stemp, Helen George, and TV icon, Basil Brush! I’ve heard wonderful things about the pantomimes at Richmond Theatre & this did not …
🎭 Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist 📍Brixton House🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a sold-out run during the 2024 Housemates Festival, Emmanuel Akwafo’s Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist has returned! The debut play is a captivating, funny and unflinchingly honest exploration of black queer identity. Set in London, the play follows 4 friends, Monday, Omari, Nathaniel …
🎭 Wendy & Peter Pan📍Barbican Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ella Hickson’s reimagining of J.M Barrie’s classic, Peter Pan, places Wendy at the core of the story, exploring her journey in Neverland. Originally produced by Bunkamura Theatre and Leeds Playhouse, Wendy & Peter Pan has enchanted its way around the globe – from Japan to the UK! This …
Emma Dennis-Edwards’ powerful new play, Not Your Superwoman, heads to Bush Theatre for its world premiere. Directed by Lynette Linton, the play explores the emotional aftermath of a family matriarch’s death. Acclaimed actors, Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, portray mother and daughter, Joyce and Erica, who find themselves grappling with uncertainty and inherited patterns. I …
🎭 NewsRevue📍 Canal Cafe Theatre🎟️ Gifted ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last week, I was invited to watch NewsRevue, one of the longest-running live comedy shows. It’s been on for 45 years, and this was my first visit! The fast-paced show features a selection of sketches and parody songs, all revolving around current affairs. Under the fun and slick …
🎭 Insane Asylum Seekers📍Bush Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Bush Theatre, home to many authentic stories and emerging creatives. Part of the 2025 season is Laith Elzubaidi’s latest play, a funny and moving exploration of British-Iraqi identity, family and mental health. It’s captivating, full of wit, and an emotional watch that lingers long after the final scene… …
🎭 Duck Pond📍Southbank Centre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fancy a unique twist on Swan Lake? Duck Pond is a dazzling fusion of ballet and world-class circus that promises an unforgettable evening for all! Directed by Yaron Lifschitz, CEO and director of Circa, Duck Pond is a joyful and exhilarating reimagining of the classic ballet. Performed by an award-winning …
🎭 The Color Purple📍Sedos🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sedos, London’s leading amateur theatre company, is breaking barriers with its latest production of The Color Purple, marking the first all-Black cast and creative team in its 119-year history. Directed by Tasha Msanide and backed by a talented team of cast and creatives, this production is a joyful celebration of …
