Bush theatre, LondonIn her melodic debut play, Anoushka Lucas asks difficult questions about her own existence, the origins of her beloved piano and the British class system Anoushka Lucas's…
Belgrade theatre, CoventryThis story of a young woman in search of her film director father has grand ambition but wooden performances and poor singing mar a stronger second half "Fight for …
Park theatre, LondonBarrie Keeffe's play about a Black man accused of the murder of his pregnant wife is still potent, but the production lacks polish You might expect times to have changed …
Seven Dials Playhouse, LondonA couple strive to survive Earth's end of days with some glorious songs in an otherwise stagnant two-hander Here we are in the apocalypse. Jass and Finn are the …
Orange Tree theatre, LondonNadine Higgin and Aaron Anthony excel as the couple in Dael Orlandersmith's Pulitzer-nominated play "My mother and her mother before her believed if only they coul…
Globe theatre, LondonIsobel Thom gives a visceral, courageous performance as France's patron saint, brought into the modern day by Charlie Josephine's joyous production You might not expect …
Outdated terminology, racist gags, almost entirely white audiences … with just a few fantastic exceptions, fringe shows do not feel like they are for people like me I'm sitting in the audi…
Break-dancing illusionist Magical Bones and comedian Eme Essien are at the festival with new shows. He teaches her one of his tricks " and gets an acting masterclass in return One is a risin…
Roundabout @ Summerhall, EdinburghThe reality faced by Black women trying to break into showbusiness is told through beatbox, rap, song and spoken word by an impressive ensemble Making it as…
Roundabout @ Summerhall, EdinburghFrom Fleabag producer Francesca Moody, this thrilling foray into silliness makes for a wonderfully cheerful musical whodunnit Best friends for life Kathy an…
Roundabout @ Summerhall, EdinburghA tale with ancient roots is given a modern twist in Rafaella Marcus's debut play about nature, sexuality and what could have been Here is an ancient tale w…
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghRóisÃn Bevan is irresistible in Rachel Causer's comedy drama about an influencer's unhealthy relationship with the truth Everyone lies sometimes, right? A…
Pleasance Dome, EdinburghTwo Asian boys learn how to swim and navigate intolerance and social expectations in Karim Khan's funny, subtle drama Like lots of South Asian teenagers, Kash and Mo…
Assembly Rooms, EdinburghLivia Kojo Alour's compellingly performed map of her life is part-poetry, part-musical, part-circus, but it doesn't hang together First, a warning. Black Sheep is a …
Minerva theatre, ChichesterTwo decades since the debut of Roy Williams's play set in a pub during an England v Germany World Cup qualifier, the script is as hot as ever Twenty years since it…
Hampstead theatre, LondonStrong performances carry this family drama by Roy Williams in which urgent themes don't have enough space to grow The Fellowship is a play of big issues as two fift…
Soho theatre, LondonTwin stories of self-discovery are enacted by scintillating, energetic performers stacked with natural talent Cue the music because here comes a play that feels like a cl…
In the first of our festival previews, we round up some of the best offerings we've already reviewed " including Tim Key, Liz Kingsman, La Clique and Hungry This searing, sweaty disco is a h…
The comeback queen is the perfect protagonist for a musical, say The Cher Show's stars who, led by Arlene Phillips and Oti Mabuse, are embarking on a mammoth UK tour You could call them a tr…
Beyond packing as many contemporary cultural references into his script as possible, the playwright's satire about the rich and powerful is underachieving
Malvern theatreChristina Bianco is a wondrous singer and Shobna Gulati propels the story but Jim Cartwright's play has dated badly Jim Cartwright's northern fairytale is a little faded 30 ye…
Theatr Clwyd, MoldMusical about populist politics in small-town Snowdonia makes up for its slow pace with sharp writing and lavish design Here is a celebration of Wales in all its glory. Wit…
Theatre503, LondonPravin Wilkins' commendable debut about the NFL player's public protest is hampered by a lack of pace Colin Kaepernick's decision to start taking the knee during the nation…
Theatre Royal PlymouthJesse Jones directs a superb production of Samuel Bailey's nuanced drama about a friendship between two young men which is put to the test Fletch and Liam have been bes…
Turbine theatre, LondonEven if it doesn't always reach its potential, this bright, entertaining comedy-musical deserves credit for tackling an urgent issue The US high school musical has bec…