Skip to main content
L

Londontheatredirect

Tier 4: Independent blog. Counts 20% as much as a Tier 1 review.

Reviews

31

Average

92

Highest

99

Lowest

78

Among the most positive outlets (typical average: 75)4 different critics
SORT:
The Lives of Others
90

“Fittingly for a surveillance drama, this is a must watch.”

Avenue Q
Avenue Q

Oct 21, 2026

92

“The experience was as cathartic as it was funny – you if you're reading and in your early twenties, you’ll leave with an unexpected feeling of comfort and solidarity.”

High School Musical
94

“You could genuinely revitalise me from a coma with the opening notes of I've Had the Time of My Life or the first bars of Don't You (Forget About Me). So, naturally, High School Musical is right up my street. This is feel-good theatre with the stakes pleasingly low.”

Fences
Fences(2026)

Hay Brunsdon · Oct 12, 2026

91

“Anchored by a remarkable and explosive performance from Fearon and a beautifully layered ensemble, this is THE show to watch in October.”

Fences
Fences(2026)

Oct 12, 2026

98

“Fences es cruda, lírica y devastadora.”

Rent
Rent

Alicia Bridge · Oct 9, 2026

90

“RENT is the show to see in the West End, with a limited run, the generosity of the vocal talent and star-casting that truly works, it is a no-brainer for musical fans and newbies alike to get tickets.”

Death Note: The Musical

“It's a thrilling, surprisingly thoughtful musical that constantly asks where justice ends and the temptation to play God begins.”

I'm Every Woman

“A must-see for Chaka Khan fans, I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical is a vibrant, emotional celebration of her legacy, running at the Troubadour Wembley Park until 27 September 2026.”

Trainspotting the musical

“The stage gives Welsh’s world new space to breathe, specifically for its female roles, while the cast satisfyingly captures the humour, heart, and humanity that has allowed these characters to endure for decades, energising a story that seems yet to date.”

Sinatra The Musical
97

“A stylish, and entertaining portrait of one of music’s greatest icons, it's a musical that hits all the right notes.”

High Society
99

“I never thought I was a fan of golden age musicals, but this production has proved me wrong - it is a pure joy-filled experience, which left a goofy smile on my face throughout.”

Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet

Apr 1, 2026

91

“It’s inventive, surprising, and utterly compelling.”

Oh, Mary!
Oh, Mary!

Dec 19, 2025

91

“This 80-minute treat is pure, distilled hilarity that Mary would gulp down like paint thinner… IYKYK!”

Paranormal Activity
96

“It’s a spectacular edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that takes pleasure in dangling you between dread and delight.”

Into the Woods
Into the Woods

Dec 16, 2025

96

“This revival at The Bridge is one of the most magical shows of the year: a fairy-tale evening that balances spectacle with bite.”

All My Sons
All My Sons

Nov 24, 2025

91

“Ivo Van Hove’s blistering revival of All My Sons doesn’t just tear the tree down, it brings the house down too.”

Clarkston
Clarkston

Sian McBride · Sep 25, 2025

95

“Clarkston is a lyrical, heart-breaking meditation on self-acceptance and survival.”

Born With Teeth
Born With Teeth

Sep 3, 2025

99

“Fast, fiery, and impossible to shake off, Born With Teeth leaves its mark.”

Every Brilliant Thing

“What could feel awkward instead becomes connective—gentle, communal, and quietly powerful.”

Evita
Evita

Jul 2, 2025

90

“With Rachel Zegler’ s star turn anchoring it all, Evita just became the show of the summer.”

Hercules
Hercules

Jun 25, 2025

85

“The two hour show is packed with one-liners that are as strong as Hercules’ fists, and just as punchy too.”

Stereophonic
Stereophonic

Jun 16, 2025

90

“What makes Stereophonic remarkable is its realism; capturing the deeply unglamorous moments that contribute to creative brilliance and personal disaster.”

My Master Builder
My Master Builder

Apr 30, 2025

96

“A blazing inferno, the play scorches through repression and artifice, laying bare the emotional wreckage with a breathless urgency.”

The Shark is Broken

“The Shark is Broken is a standalone piece; you don’t need to have any prior knowledge of Jaws to be able to enjoy it.”

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins

Kay Johal · Nov 13, 2019

96

“I highly recommend that you too should fly into the Prince Edward for a jolly old time!”

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!

Jan 1, 2019

78

“If you suspend some of the storyline issues (the Taming of the Shrew-esque dependency on male influence seems out of time with the #metoo era) and don't expect too much more from the show than an uplifting, fun time, you'll be in for a treat.”

🎭

“If you want to laugh, laugh some more and perhaps even sing-along to ‘Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life’ then you must clear your diary and book tickets to see Spamalot.”