From genre-defying solo shows and razor-sharp satire to political drama, bold new writing and contemporary circus — this is work that challenges, entertains, and resonates in Edinburgh Fringe from 1 – 25 August 2025. Here’s a look at some of the musicals and theatre with music at the festival. All Fired Up: an 80’s […]
Edinburgh: New Shows Announcement
May 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Centre of the Universe Centre of the Universe is a laugh-out-loud search for meaning in a success-obsessed society. Writer and performer Gaia Mondadori presents a witty exploration of the human need for control in a TikTok-driven, self-help era. Through Mary’s journey, the show examines our obsession with material success and fame. When Mary sets out […]
Footballers’ Wives: The Musical
May 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Based on the iconic ITV series, Footballers’ Wives: The Musical is a sassy new musical comedy of waggish excess. Featuring bold noughties’ fashion, attempted murder, sexual impropriety, drama, heartbreak, comedy, singing, dancing and absolutely no football, this high-energy extravaganza is buzzing with attitude and headed for Edinburgh Fringe 2025. The show follows the fall and […]
Review: Paper Swans at Soho Theatre London
April 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
***** Five star – unmissable! MANinLONDON In a closed park at night, Peter, a security guard (Daniel Chrisostomou) on his patrol finds Anna, a young woman (Vyte Garriga) dressed in a pristine white ballet dress sitting on a bench making paper swans. As Peter tries to find out what she is doing and importantly for […]
New Musical: JACKIE!!! at Edinburgh Fringe
April 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
JACKIE!!! tells the glamorous and scandalous life story of the legendary Jacqueline Kennedy. Produced by Blair Russell Productions (Pop Off, Michelangelo!; DIVA: Live From Hell!; Lizard Boy), this wildly irreverent and sharp-witted show takes a no-holds-barred look at the darker side of the Kennedy dynasty. Life at the White House will never be seen the […]
May 2025 New Theatre Shows London
April 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Q the Music – The James Bond Spectacular Fairfield Hall, Croydon 4th May, 7:30pm The critically acclaimed James Bond concert has returned with a license to thrill in Croydon and across the UK. This dedicated tribute band is known for its adrenaline-fueled and stirring concerts and will be hosted by Miss Moneypenny herself – actress […]
Pride Theatre London
March 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
A brand-new Pride Season is launching this June at Seven Dials Playhouse; a curated programme of shows led by LGBTQIA+ artists, taking place in the heart of London’s West End. Running from 3rd to 22nd June across both of the venue’s spaces, The House and The Pen, the season features a bold mix of returning […]
Seven Dials Playhouse: a Thriving Hub for Theatre Makers and Performers
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
A bold new chapter for Seven Dials Playhouse, as the venue renews its role as a dynamic creative hub for theatre makers and performers in the heart of London’s West End. As an unsubsidised charitable organisation, Seven Dials Playhouse has taken decisive steps to secure its future. The sale of the lease on its building […]
Hotspot: MakeShift Bar Islington
March 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Now here’s a bar without a bar. MakeShift Bar is adventurously un-barlike; there is no conventional bar counter and no bar stool in sight. During the daytime it’s a brunch restaurant and coffee hatch. By night, the space transforms into the new MakeShift Bar, where you watch bartenders crafting cocktails in the picture window and […]
Film: “Time Travel is Dangerous” British Star-studded Sci-fi Mockumentary
March 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Best friends Ruth Syratt and Megan Stevenson run the vintage shop ChaChaCha in Muswell Hill, north London bringing a real-life documentary element to this sci-fi mockumentary. Stumbling across a time machine by the local bins, it occurs to them that stock could be much cheaper if they ‘borrow’ from the past (well, it’s free actually). […]
