We’re always on the hunt for the finest fish restaurants in London, and J. Sheekey’s undoubtedly earns its place at the top, with timeless charm, impeccable service and exquisite seafood dishes it’s a shining star in Theatreland
The Tempest Returns to Drury Lane in Alien Form
Set aside any preconvictions you have about The Tempest and you’ll enjoy this show, though the headline star is less convincing than the remainder of the cast.
The Devil Wears Prada – Dominion Theatre
For a night of unbridled fashion and fun, The Devil Wears Prada delivers in spades – who cares about depth when the glittering world of Runway is at your feet?
Rigoletto – English National Opera – 4 Stars
A great evening of opera from ENO at the Coliseum, with an exceptional ensemble cast. This is a fine return for this production of Rigoletto from Jonathan Miller. Get a ticket!
The Turn of the Screw, English National Opera – Review
Benjamin Britten’s Opera, The Turn of the Screw – based on the novel by Henry James at ENO – There is plenty to enjoy about this production and it is worth seeing, but it didn’t create that existential feeling of unease in me or make the emotional connection that the music demands.
The Lehman Trilogy – Gillian Lynne Theatre
The Lehman Trilogy is a serious piece of theatre, albeit with plenty of humour, and this is a production that fizzes with energy and ideas. The text with its Old Testament lilt and musical flow has lost none of its relevance and the play still demands to be seen.
Suor Angelica – English National Opera
The team of star singers for this production of Suor Angelica at ENO was first-class with staging that made me eager to see a fully realised version.
Mrs Doubtfire x Colonel Saab Theatrical Dining Experience
Dinner and Drama: A Feast for the Senses Imagine an evening where two of your favourite things come together – exquisite Indian cuisine at one of London’s top curry houses and the magic of a West End musical. Welcome to the Mrs Doubtfire x Colonel Saab Theatrical Dining Experience, where a night of exceptional food […]
Hadestown – Review
The Devil Has all the Best Tunes Everytime I’ve been in Soho over the last few months I’ve been struck by the crowds of young fans waiting outside the stage door of the Lyric Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue to grab a peek at the stars of Hadestown. There hasn’t been as much excitement about a […]
Player Kings at The Noël Coward Theatre
Ian McKellen shines as the boisterous Falstaff in Player Kings: Who is the central character in Shakespeare’s historical play Henry IV? Though it may seem as if this question has a simple answer, the reality is far more complex. In this modern adaptation of Henry IV parts one and two, Director Robert Icke has gutted […]