Performing Arts
Woman in Mind review: a very British and darkly comic drama
Alan Ayckbourn’s forty-year-old tragicomedy of stifling suburban life, Woman in Mind, doesn’t quite survive the transition to today.
The Rivals review: warm, stylish and immensely enjoyable
Patricia Hodge and Robert Bathurst lead a polished ensemble in this delightful off-West-End production of The Rivals.
Top Hat The Musical review: this stylish revival taps lightly into classic charm
Top Hat delivers good looks and old-school glamour in a sparkling, feel-good production.
Best new awards & arts prize winners: December 2025
This month's awards and prizes celebrate portrait art, emerging musicians, and the best Irish, Scottish and Welsh books of the…
The Red Shoes review: Matthew Bourne triumphs at Sadler’s Wells.
This seductive retelling of The Red Shoes is an intoxicating blend of signature movement, stunning design and enthralling storytelling.
HMS Pinafore review: a visually delightful festive confection
It’s all jolly japes aboard ship in the English National Opera’s colourful, comic re-staging of HMS Pinafore.
London art guide December 2025: best art, theatre and music
This month's London art guide brings you our top picks of the best art, theatre and music – with a…
Miss Saigon review: a relentless, heart-wrenching spectacle reimagined
This new production of Miss Saigon features strong performances, meticulous design and an emotionally potent score.
Slava’s Snowshow review: a whirlwind of wonder, laughter and chaos
Slava's Snowshow is a clowning classic and in this inventive staging, it's easy to see why.
Philharmonia Orchestra review: Boris Giltburg plays Prokofiev and Rachmaninov
Giltburg is recognised as a leading interpreter of Rachmaninov with award-winning recordings of the concerti and performances.