It’s the hottest ticket in London and theatregoers queued overnight to see Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet at the Barbican which has its first preview tonight (5 August). Read More
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE: Lytellton Theatre, National Theatre
WHEN: 9/7 and 1/8, runs to 20/8
There are only a dozen or so performances of this unexpected gem left and, as we’ve seen it twice already, we’d urge you not to miss out.
WORTH A LOOK? *****
WHERE: Young Vic
WHEN: 1/8 runs to 22/8
Have you ever seen a play set on a travelator? The biggest triumph in this fantastic Kafka adaptation is Miriam Buether’s design, combining a Generation Game-style conveyor belt surrounded by jury-style benches where the audience sits.
WORTH A LOOK: ****1/2
WHERE: BFI
WHEN: 27/7/15
Rian Johnson wrote and directed 2012 Bruce Willis time travel action ride Looper and will do the same for Star Wars Episode VIII, the one to follow The Force Awakens out 18/12/15.
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE: Theatre Royal Haymarket
WHEN: 25/7/15 running until 8/8/15
How should one rate a three-star play featuring a five-star performance at its heart?
WORTH A LOOK?: ***
WHERE: Wonderground
WHEN: 22/7/15
monstagigz loves nothing like a good drag act. And Tina C is nothing like a good drag act. In fact she’s far more musically accomplished and, erm, classy than that. Read More
WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2
WHERE: The O2
WHEN: 18/7/15
Setlist: Divine Intervention; I Look Good; I’ve Still Got My Health; Do You Wanna Dance; Throw It Away; Tell Him; Bei Mir Bist Du Schon; Waterfalls; Everybody Knows; I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today; I Put A Spell On You; Yakety Sax; Bird In The Hand; Visit From Soph; Beast Of Burden; Spring Can Really Hurt You The Most; The Rose; From A Distance; Stay With Me; Wind Beneath My Wings; Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy; Friends.
Chances to see Bette Midler in the UK don’t present themselves too often. Her last gig here before this six-date tour was at London’s Palladium in the 70s.
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE: Studio 2, Trafalgar Studios
WHEN: 16 July runs until 1 August
Audience interaction isn’t for everyone but this 30th anniversary of William M Hoffman’s As Is works it brilliantly. Read More
WORTH A LOOK? *****
WHERE? Savoy Theatre
WHEN: 11/7/15 runs until 28/11/15
Who’s giving the best performance in the West End at the moment? We’d plump for Imelda Staunton in Gypsy. Read More
