Pamela Raith

Interview: 'Love Makes Every Character a Fool': Andrew Richardson on RSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The RSC’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has transferred from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Barbican Centre for the winter. Starring Mathew Baynton as Bottom, the Shakespeare comedy tells the tale of four young lovers from Athens who escape into a magical forest where they come face-to-face with the fairy world.

Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024

Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.

Review: THE CREAKERS, Southbank Centre

Based on Tom Fletcher’s best-selling children’s book and adapted by scriptwriter Miranda Larson, The Creakers musical is an escapade which highlights the very real need for sustainability, through a tale about Lucy and the ‘kidderlings’ of Whiffington. The children wake up to find that all of the adults have mysteriously disappeared and the local waste and recycling issues have oddly all but vanished too.

Critics' Choice: Christiana Rose's Best Children's Shows of 2024

In an evolving year of children’s theatre, the themes of climate change and sustainability reign supreme, with a lean towards immersive and inclusive theatre with excellent changes in the industry meaning prior access resources are provided as a matter of course. These resources are often made available in the form of helpful visual guides, sensory and symbol maps, all of which are brilliantly inclusive for those with neurodiversity or additional needs.

Review: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN, Mercury Theatre

The Mercury Theatre’s panto is back, this time flying us past the second star on the right and straight on ‘til morning!

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, The Mill At Sonning

A gem of a show wrapped in a big red bow, White Christmas at the Mill at Sonning brings a dollop of Golden Age glitz and festive joy to the holiday season. With immaculate production value and a talented cast, I dare you to not leave the theatre counting your blessings instead of sheep.

West End, Broadway Hit Musical SIX Plays in Singapore

Henry VIII's ex-wives take the stage in the international smash hit musical 'Six,' written by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.

Photos: THE CREAKERS at London’s Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall

All new production photos have been released from The Creakers, a musical based on singer-songwriter and author Tom Fletcher’s  best-selling book, adapted by the award-winning Miranda Larson. Check out the photos here!

Photos: PETER PAN In Rehearsal At The Mercury Theatre

The Mercury Theatre has released photos from inside rehearsal for the 2024/5 pantomime, The New Adventures of Peter Pan, which will run from 23 November 2024 – 19 January 2025.

Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Rose Theatre

After its excellent recent revival at Stratford East, there is clearly still public and creative appetite for Mike Leigh's savage suburban comedy, Abigail's Party, now ending another national tour at the Rose Theatre in some style.

Guest Blog: Costume and Set Designer Anna Yates on Sustainability and Shag-Pile Carpet in ABIGAIL'S PARTY

Unlike what seems like the entire population of the UK, I didn’t know anything about Abigail’s Party when I began working on it with Jack Bradfield in May this year. I was, however, a big fan of Mike Leigh’s films because of his eccentric yet totally believable characters. I love his use of banal and repressed dialogue and there’s such an incredible combination of brutality and compassion in his work.

Photos: UK Theatre Awards Ceremony 2024

The winners of this year’s UK Theatre Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer, which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday, 20 October. See photos from the ceremony here!

Photos: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Celebrates Seven Years at London County Hall

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution recently celebrated 7 years at London County Hall! To mark this milestone, all new photos have been released of the cast. Check out the photos here!

Review: BIRDSONG, Richmond Theatre

Touring production will pull in fans of the book, but needs to find something more to say if it is to convert those new to the story. See what our critic thought of the production.

Photos: First Look At NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour

See first look photos of the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. The UK & Ireland tour started on 6 September in Aylesbury and runs until 12 April 2025.

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre. 

Photos: SOMETHING ROTTEN! IN CONCERT at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

On Monday 5 August the cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN! in concert took to the stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. See photos!

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

In line with the trend of the moment, this is more than a concert and less than a full production. The set has been kept to a minimum, featuring only two heavy-looking wooden tables with chairs and banners with Tudor insignia, but there’s enough costumes and choreography to have a proper glimpse of what it might look like fully staged.

Review Roundup: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Eventim Apollo

See what the critics are saying about Shrek the Musical at Eventim Apollo. Learn more about the show and read the reviews for the West End production.

Review: FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD, The Other Palace

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World presents bold beats from HERstory's trailblazers with a catchy soundtrack, a message of belief in capability and ultimately finding your voice.