Tom Holloway’s stage adaptation of Double Indemnity brings James M. Cain’s crime novella out of the shadows and onto the stage, transporting audiences into a world of deception and ambition. With a bold visual style that nods to Billy Wilder’s legendary film while striving to forge its own theatrical identity, the production embraces the aesthetics of film noir.

★★★☆☆ There’s something exciting about a ghost story staged just as the nights grow longer, and Francis Evelyn’s adaptation of The Signalman certainly leans into that allure.

★★★☆☆ Forget how many different designer brands are name-checked in The Devil Wears Prada; in some stretches, you begin to wonder how many times the name “Miranda” gets said in this musical.

★★★☆☆ Single White Female offers a tense, thought-provoking evening that will only sharpen as the tour continues. If you’re looking for a psychological drama that’s slick, unsettling, and quietly entertaining, this is well worth seeing… imperfections and all.

★★★☆☆ Sleeping Beauty is undeniably enjoyable. It’s colourful, cheerful, confidently performed, and family-friendly in the most accessible ways. Kids will adore it. Adults will find plenty to like, even if they find themselves wishing more of the jokes landed with the sharpness Playhouse pantos are known for.

★★★☆☆ When Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opened at the Curve Leicester, the anticipation in the theatre was palpable. This is one of Edward Albee’s most notorious works; a play so ferociously written, so cutting in its depiction of marriage, that it shocked audiences when it first premiered in 1962.

★★★☆☆ If Gatsby himself were staging this, I imagine he’d insist on a sea of glittering lights, crystal chandeliers, and a champagne fountain. Here at Derby Theatre, co-producing Elizabeth Newman’s adaptation to mark both Fitzgerald’s 100th anniversary and Derby Theatre’s 50th year, we get something slightly leaner—but still bursting with ambition. This Great Gatsby is a spirited and enjoyable ride, full of clever ideas and emotional peaks.

★★★☆☆ Frantic Assembly celebrates its 30th anniversary with Lost Atoms, a brand-new play written by award-winning playwright Anna Jordan.

★★★☆☆ Friends! The Musical Parody opened its UK tour at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, drawing crowds eager to see their favourite coffee-loving pals brought to life on stage. But is this show just for the die-hard fans who can quote every episode?

★★★☆☆ Closing out the 2025 season is Richard Harris’s psychological puzzle The Business of Murder. But the real question is: did the season go out with a bang… or a whimper?

The Classic Thriller Season returns to Nottingham's Theatre Royal, bringing with it another dose of intrigue, mischief, and old-fashioned stagecraft.

★ ★ ★☆☆  A cinematic marvel that dazzles the eye but slightly dulls the heart? The Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2025 revival of The Winter’s Tale is one of those rare Shakespeare productions you appreciate before you understand.

★★★☆☆  Through a fusion of contemporary dance, verbatim testimony, and evocative design, Gary Clarke's Detention seeks to illuminate a dark chapter in British history.

★★★☆☆ Titus Andronicus is easily Shakespeare’s most savage tragedy. A relentless tale of revenge, brutality, and the cost of honour.

★★★☆☆The undeniable highlight of MJ The Musical is, of course, the music. With an unrivalled back catalogue spanning funk, soul, pop and R&B

★★★☆☆ 'Chicago the Musical' is back on a UK tour, find out more with our in-depth review. Discover if this classic still packs a punch or leans on its reputation.

★★★☆☆ Based on the 1953 Doris Day film, Calamity Jane tells the story of a brash, unconventional frontierswoman.

★★★☆☆ Jane Upton’s (the) Woman sets out to be a raw look at the trials of motherhood and its effect on careers and friendships.

★★★☆☆ Leicester Drama Society's powerful production of A Taste of Honey. Experience A Taste of Honey's raw, compelling performances now.

★★★☆☆ The Shark Is Broken is a wonderfully performed, beautifully designed theatre that feels a little lost in its expansive setting.