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STAGEY CHAT WITH LEE APSEY
FRANZ & MARIE | REVIEW
Franz & Marie
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Charing Cross Theatre, London
AFFLUENZA | REVIEW
Affluenza
Rating: ★★
Venue: Riverside Studios, London
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY | REVIEW
Paranormal Activity
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Ambassadors Theatre
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are...
Only the fearless need book. Written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett (visionary Artistic Director of Punchdrunk and international hit: Sleep No More). Based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and brought to screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION | REVIEW
Witness for the Prosecution
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: London County Hall
Accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth, will Leonard survive the sensational witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury, and you, of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
The audience are thrillingly placed in the thick of the action, as Agatha Christie’s story of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them. The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting, as prosecution battles defence, and witnesses take to the stand to give their shocking testimonies.
BARNUM | REVIEW
Barnum
Rating: ★★
Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!
HAY FEVER | REVIEW
Hay Fever
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Wyndham's Theatre, London
Last year, Judith retired from her life-on-stage. Already, she misses the applause. Idling away at their country home, the rest of the family – reclusive novelist husband David and failure-to-launch children Sorrel and Simon – are too self-involved to be a good audience. So, Judith invites a young fan as her guest for the weekend. But unbeknownst to her, each of the Blisses have a guest of their own arriving at the very same time. Completely unsuited to hosting and allergic to compromise, the house quickly erupts into a chaos of parlour games, put-downs and unrequested encores.
HADESTOWN | REVIEW
Hadestown
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Lyric Theatre, London
Hadestown follows Eurydice as she makes a desperate decision to work in Hades' hellish factory to escape poverty and the cold winter. Separated from Orpheus, he embarks upon a dangerous quest to bring her back. Their story interweaves with the mythic narratives of Hades and Persephone, while other iconic figures like Hermes and the Fates appear throughout the musical.
THE LAST SHIP | REVIEW
The Last Ship
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sting takes on the role of Jackie White, the shipyard’s foreman whose health is failing just as his leadership is needed most. In this very personal show, the artist immerses the audience in the hometown he was desperate to escape, a world where love, loss, and hope intertwine. Sting’s beloved songs such as Island of Souls, All This Time, and When We Dance are woven into the performance in this fully staged, large-scale production featuring a company of over 50.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME | REVIEW
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Rating: 2.5/5
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, she finds herself under suspicion. Determined to prove her innocence, Chris becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue she uncovers. What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing her to confront truths that will test her courage, her family, and her understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.
JANE EYRE A MUSICAL | REVIEW
Rating: ★★★
Venue: Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London


