PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for July 2026 starring Ben Platt at the Menier

  1. Ben Platt in Midnight At The Never Get

Platt (The Last Five Years, London Palladium) stars in this story about Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman who perform love songs in 1965 New York at a time when their love is against the law. Runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory 11 July through 12 September 2026. Tickets

  • Read on for reasons including Cats, Confessions II and Rosie Sheehy in The Oresteia
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THEATRE REVIEW: Guess How Much I Love You? starring Rosie Sheehy & Robert Aramayo at the Royal Court

By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHEN? Saturday 17 January, opens 22 January and runs through 21 February 2026 RUNTIME: 100 minutes (without interval)

A pregnant couple make small talk and play guessing games as they await the result of their 20-week scan.

  • Read on for reasons including how this is the 1st great new play of 2026 so far
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THEATRE REVIEW: The Brightening Air at the Old Vic starring Chris O’Dowd

By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHEN? Friday 11 April, opens 24 April runs through 14 June 2025 RUNTIME 150 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Could unknowingly drinking water from a local well make the recipient fall in love with the 1st person they see afterwards?

  • Read on for reasons including how this gives Punch a run for its money as best new play of the year so far
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