theatre review

After the success that followed the original play, Cluedo 2 is back with a hilarious new whodunit. Set in the swinging 60’s, as evidenced by the bright costumes, the audience meets a host of suspects and a house full of secrets, all wrapped up in an intriguing murder mystery...

‘What do you desire most in this world?’ was the question posed by Nottingham New Theatre’s production of Doctor Faustus, and if your answer was captivating performances, beautiful set design and incredibly fetching masks, then this was the play for you. Emma Hornsby reviews....

Shrek the Musical is a perfect musical which encapsulates the playful essence of its inspiration, Shrek. When it comes to movies turned musicals, I’m often quite apprehensive, as a lot of the time they can feel like simpler retellings with the addition of an orchestra. This was not the...

The Tell-Tale Heart is a supernatural murder mystery based on the Victorian short story by Edgar Allan Poe. A seemingly innocent exchange occurs between a man, Clarry Straven, visiting from London and Roderick Bounty, the owner of the lodgings Clarry is enquiring about using. Throughout the play you witness...

‘Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World’ will dazzle a lot of young girls. However, it also presents questions surrounding whether women have been accurately portrayed throughout history, and how can women reclaim the narrative today. Amelia Brookes reviews. ...

Minority Report is a sci-fi play which explores the conflict between a society which revolves around the elimination of crime, and each individual’s right to autonomy. Written by David Haig and loosely based on the short story by Philip K. Dick, the play has received critical acclaim. After having...

For long-time ballet lovers and dance newbies alike, ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is a lively, captivating and colorful production that will have you smiling, gasping, laughing, and crying alongside the performers. Clara Wodny reviews....