★★★☆☆ 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.

★★★☆☆ The Lace Market Theatre has long been known for its high-quality productions, and their staging of Alys, Always is no exception.

★★★☆☆This modern interpretation of Macbeth strips back the traditional grandeur to spotlight the actors

★★★☆☆ 'It Could Be Any One Of Us' by Alan Ayckbourn. Discover the twists and turns of this amateur production.

★★★☆☆If you’re after a pantomime that has all the sparkle, silliness, and singalong fun you could hope for, look no further than Cinderella.

★★★☆☆ Why didn't Tina Fey's Mean Girls Musical get a standing ovation? Find out in this review!