Akimbo Theatre’s rambunctious retelling of animation pioneer Lotte Reiniger dazzles with energy, though its indulgences test patience.

A masterclass in audience warmth, Lenny Henry balances melancholy and hilarity in Duncan Macmillan’s interactive play on life’s joys.

Despite staging flaws and an inert script, this historical whodunnit finds its footing thanks to committed performances and period charm.

This slick stage adaptation leans on nostalgia, faithfully resurrecting beloved episodes with expert mimicry and retro charm at the Apollo Theatre.

In Showmanism, lip-sync artist Dickie Beau channels theatre’s past and present in a witty, unsettling reflection on what it means to perform.