Pippin - 50th Anniversary Concert
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

What (is) a Woman
Rating: ★★★
Venue: Arcola Theatre, London
Cast: Andrée Bernard

What (is) a Woman, set over four decades, is a woman’s story of love, laughter and those invited along for the ride. This brand new play takes us on a thrilling, hilarious and familiar journey that resonates with every single gender. The piece, speaks directly to audiences of today, heralding what it is to be a woman in an era of empowerment with raw, authentic and uninhibited writing. It is, at its’ heart, a very human journey.

Luke Kempner in Gritty Police Drama: A One Man Musical
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Soho Theatre, London
Cast: Luke Kempner

Star of the West End production of Les Misérables, Luke Kempner brings his British police drama musical to Soho.

It’s Line Of Duty meets Happy Valley meets Clarkson’s Farm, meets Match of the Day meets The Traitors. Whether you’re King Charles, Ian McKellen or Claudia Winkleman, in Gritty Police Drama… no-one is safe.

Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Sadler's Wells, London

Cursed by a wicked fairy, a beautiful princess pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love’s kiss.

The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences for well over a hundred years, sprinkling ballet magic on this favourite childhood story and its cast of familiar characters. All wrapped up with sparkling virtuoso dance from Birmingham Royal Ballet’s brilliant dancers, fairy-tale characters, dazzling spectacle, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious music played live by the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Criterion Theatre, London 
Cast: Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift 

Dougal is a naïve, impossibly upbeat Brit who's just landed in New York for his dad’s second wedding. The dad he’s never known. Waiting for him at the airport is Robin, the sister of the bride. She’s a native New Yorker, she’s late for work, and she doesn’t have time to stop and see the sights. Instant attraction? Nope. But with an extravagant wedding approaching and the Big Apple at their feet, anything could happen...

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Garrick Theatre, London
Cast: Tobi King Bakare, Shakeel Haakim, Fela Lufadeju, Albert Magashi, Mohammed Mansaray and Posi Morankinyo 

Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts – and imaginations – run wild. For Black Boys is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality: a world of music, movement, storytelling and verse – where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival.

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with the cast of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift star in this two-handed musical currently playing at the Criterion Theatre in the heart of London's West End.

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Carnevil: Panic Room Harlow
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Panic Room Harlow
Cast: Alfi Howard 

Let me tell you the tale of the Grimaldi Brothers, one kind and one kinda evil. Percevil made a deal with the devil for the Carnival to run forever but all deals come at a cost…that cost was his brother. One of the acts Madame Mystica has reached out to you to try and free the carnival and its acts. Can you set them free and escape the haunted carnival? Or will you become one of the attractions forever…

RENT
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Phoenix Arts Club, London
Cast: Bradley Hawkes, Samuel Bushell, Renan Teodoro, Álvaro Aragonez, Natalia Espana, Ainy Medina, Lois-Grace Atkins, Faith Holden, Olivia O’Connor, Viittoria Ferrario, Abi Kirkwood and Samantha Allison 

F**king Men
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Waterloo East Theatre, London
Cast: Joe Bishop, Rory Connolly, Jason Eddy and David Michaels

The Choir of Man
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Arts Theatre, London
Cast: Olugbenga Adelekan, Seán Keany, Michele Maria Benvenuto, Sam Ebenezer, Robert Godrey, Ben Goffe, Luke Conner Hall, Mark Irwin and Sam Pope

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Kris Nelson, who's the artistic director and CEO of LIFT Festival. LIFT Festival runs from 5th June - 27 July. This year's theme is challenging the way we view and interact with the world. You can book tickets to this year's LIFT festival, here.

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Catherine Tyldesley, who's currently playing the role of Blanche Barrow in fan favourite musical, Bonnie & Clyde. Catherine is best known for her time on Coronation Street. Bonnie & Clyde is currently touring the UK. You can book tickets here.

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The Book of Mormon
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Prince of Wales Theatre, London

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with the cast and creatives of KUNSTLER, Jeffrey Sweet and Jeff McCarthy. Jeff McCarthy is playing the title role of the play, while Jeffrey Sweet is the playwright. KUNSTLER is playing at the White Bear Theatre from 1st May 2024. You can book tickets here.

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Playing Latinx

Artificially Yours
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Riverside Studios, London
Cast: Leslie Ash, Paul Giddings, Destiny Mayers, Ella Jarvis, Aaron Thakar, Jake Mavis, Katherine Moran and David Boyle  

A gripping, dark-comedy that explores the hilarious and disturbing consequences of our society’s increasing trust in Artificial Intelligence. 

Three couples allow an AI relationship therapy device into their homes in the hopes it can solve the pettiest of arguments and help them grapple the most complex, human issues. Divorce, jealousy, shenanigans, could AI be the key to domestic bliss?

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Guido García Lueches, who's currently performing a one-human show about what the ‘Latinx’ label means in the UK and the lengths we all go to to fit in. Playing Latinx is playing at the Soho Theatre. You can book tickets here.

2:22 A Ghost Story
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking 

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Mark Janicello, creator and star of brand new musical, "The Finellis". "The Finellis" is set to open in June at Wonderville in Central London. 

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Your Lie in April
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Cast: Zheng Xi Yong, Rumi Sutton, Rachel Clare Chan, Joanna Ampil, Dean John-Wilson, Eu Jin Hwang, Julie Yammanee, Jade Albertsen, Lauren Chia, Hannah Yun Chamberlain, Imogen Rose Hart, Yuki Abe, Chris Fung, Ernest Stroud, JoJo Meridith, Michael Lin, Samuel How and Jason Wang-Westland

Underdog: The Other Other Brontë

Easter Cabaret
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Phoenix Arts Club, London
Cast: Virgin X, Fou Fou Kaboom, Ada Campe, Prince Abdi and Andromeda Circus 

One Night With Marilyn
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Crazy Coqs, London
Cast: Isabella Bliss and David Alacey

A laugh out loud, immersive, comedic heartfelt tribute to Hollywood’s most iconic blond Bombshell. The show takes the audience on a journey through the life of the silver screens brightest star. What dose it mean to be a sex symbol, is she looking for a husband and what really happened with the president?

Honest, funny and captivating. One night with Marilyn is everything you want from a close up experience in an evening with the star. Sing the songs, share a drink , and experience Marilyn.