★★★☆☆ 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!

★★★☆☆ 'Here & Now' starting at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre, where the music of Steps comes to life.

★★★☆☆ What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

★★★☆☆ Get the scoop on Nottingham Operatic Society's performance of 'Guys and Dolls'.

★★★☆☆ Step into the chilling world of Derby Shakespeare's Dracula-inspired Macbeth.