Review: Grindr: The Opera at Union Theatre

Review: Grindr: The Opera at Union Theatre

Michael HollandJun 27, 2026

Great singing and perfect dance routines I expected this opera (of sorts) to be uplifting and colourful, though its opening scene was anything but.…

Review: Pride at National Theatre

Review: Pride at National Theatre

Michael HollandJun 27, 2026

An uplifting and riotous musical  “Haven’t you lot got enough problems of your own?” an onlooker shouts at Mark Ashton, a 24-year-old, tired of…

Review: Colossus @ Southbank Centre

Review: Colossus @ Southbank Centre

Michael HollandJun 26, 2026

A cool, slick showcase of fresh talent Living up to its name, Colossus makes its ambitious UK premiere at the Southbank Centre. Choreographed by…

Pirates Abound in The Glitch

Pirates Abound in The Glitch

Michael HollandJun 26, 2026

Seafaring adventures in SE1 Will Hartley has written, and will be performing, his one-man pirate adventure show, Cutlass. Cutlass is a one man, stripped…

A to B is New Cross to a Cambridge First

A to B is New Cross to a Cambridge First

Michael HollandJun 26, 2026

‘It opened so many doors, but also my mind’ A to B is a new play written by award-winning playwright Tia-Renee Mullings. The author,…

Review: Sting @ The Young Vic

Review: Sting @ The Young Vic

Michael HollandJun 26, 2026

Digging up misogynistic roots A harrowing tale of the enduring violence of misogyny, Sophie Swithinbank’s play Sting offers a glimpse of hope amidst the…

Review: The Misanthrope at National Theatre

Review: The Misanthrope at National Theatre

Michael HollandJun 25, 2026

It’s 2026 and Misanthropy is Thriving Misanthropy: noun The general hatred, dislike, or distrust of the human race. First performed in 1666, Molière’s Le…

Review: Barnum, the Circus Musical at Richmond Theatre

Review: Barnum, the Circus Musical at Richmond Theatre

Michael HollandJun 25, 2026

“At humbugging, I’m the best there is! There is so much to love about the new production of Barnum, the Circus Musical that has…

Midnight at The Never Get 

Midnight at The Never Get 

Michael HollandJun 24, 2026

Trevor and Arthur’s romance is against the law The Menier Chocolate Factory announced the full cast for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music…

Jonathan Larson Project

Jonathan Larson Project

Michael HollandJun 24, 2026

One of musical theatre’s most influential voices The Jonathan Larson Project is a show about a young man following his heart in New York…

A Brief Encounter with Afternoon Tea

A Brief Encounter with Afternoon Tea

Michael HollandJun 24, 2026

Still Life in the Grand Saloon Bar Still Life’, the play that inspired ‘Brief Encounter’ is to come to life in an immersive new…

Review: Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern 

Review: Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern 

Michael HollandJun 24, 2026

An icon to future generations It’s hard to believe Frida Kahlo was relatively unknown when she died aged 47, with only a couple of…