★★★★★ The Beekeeper of Aleppo, at Nottingham Playhouse, tackles one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time through intimate, character-driven storytelling. With striking performances and thoughtful staging, this production explores trauma, resilience, and hope. But with such a vital message at its core, does the production succeed as powerful and engaging theatre, or does the gravity of its subject turn it into a message-heavy TED talk with fabulous lighting?

★★★★★ There are some productions that remind you why theatre exists at all, not simply as entertainment, but as a deeply human act of shared storytelling. Lace Market Theatre’s production of Things I Know To Be True is exactly that kind of experience.

★★★★★ Just when you think Mischief Theatre have scraped every last inch of material from the amateur dramatics barrel, they come bounding back with another festive offering in their ever-expanding Goes Wrong universe.

★★★★★ Following its phenomenal, sold-out run at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre (where it earned a glowing five-star review from us!) Inside Number 9: Stage/Fright has hit the road for a nationwide UK tour.

★★★★★ Based on Harper Lee's Classic Novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation transports us to 1930s Alabama, throwing us straight into the trial of Tom Robinson.

★★★★★ With 37 plays in rotation, the Royal Shakespeare Company is no stranger to reinventing the Bard, and their 2025 Measure for Measure is no exception. Emily Burns’ modern reimagining swaps out the comedy for a sharp exploration of power, hypocrisy, and consent, drawing bold parallels with today’s political climate.

★★★★★ What if Hamlet swapped Denmark’s cold castles for a North Carolina backyard barbecue, complete with paper plates, smoky ribs, and a family reunion laced with secrets? Well that's Fat Ham

★★★★★ Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock Theatre felt electric with its latest production, Be More Chill. The intimate stage was full of the swagger, wit, and vocal firepower you’d expect from a full-scale run, not a fringe-style venue.

Fringe theatre has a certain superpower: taking the unlikeliest of subjects and transforming them into musicals. From serial killers to SpongeBob, there’s nothing too niche. But these shows usually fall into one of two categories: gloriously bonkers or unexpectedly brilliant. So, where does Nerds, the tech-infused musical comedy now playing at Curve Theatre, Leicester, land on that spectrum?

how has Giant achieved the status of being the best observational drama I’ve ever seen? What is it that keeps the audience eavesdropping on this private showdown?

★★★★★ Mischief Theatre has delivered another theatrical gem with The Comedy About Spies, delighting audiences at London's Noël Coward Theatre. This uproarious production masterfully blends rapid-fire wit, physical comedy, and a cleverly woven plot, ensuring that from curtain up to final bow, the audience is thoroughly entertained. 

★★★★★ If Shakespeare wrote for Britney, this would be the result – and honestly? It rocks.

★★★★★ Experience Aisling Loftus's unforgettable performance.

★★★★★ Stage/Fright is a masterclass in dark comedy and suspense. Discover why Stage/Fright is a must-see event!

★★★★★ Slava’s Snowshow is a theatrical masterpiece that has enchanted audiences worldwide for over three decades.

★★★★★ Titanique is an uproarious, high-energy spectacle that redefines the jukebox musical.

★★★★★ Find out why John Elkington's Dame steals the show, at Nottingham Playhouse.

★★★★★ Get ready to fall in love with every character on stage as 'Come From Away' takes you on a heartfelt journey of humanity and humor.

★★★★★ Experience the spine-tingling performances in the reimagined Dear Evan Hansen at Nottingham Playhouse.

★★★★★ the heartwarming charm of "Two Strangers" – a captivating romantic comedy musical set in New York.