Review – The Virgins leaves the bathroom door ajar so we can hear the girls talk
Sharp, funny bathroom scenes shine at Soho Theatre, but thinly written boys and lopsided pacing drain energy from a hyped Gen Z sex comedy.
Review – A gruelling lesson from Auschwitz
James Hyland’s testing quasi-monologue strips genocide of drama, exposing how familiar the language and logistics of mass cruelty feel.
Review – Living with Kenneth Williams is no joke
David Benson revisits his extraordinary and obsessive bond with the Carry On legend in a funny and unsettling one-man show.
Review – Masterclass pits acting egos in close combat
What begins as a clash of acting styles deepens into a revealing study of ego, ageing and the damage beneath familiar stereotypes.
Review – Gerry & Sewell’s raucous rise curdles into excess
A swaggering West End debut bursts with energy and goodwill, but indulgent cruelty and misjudged sentimentality sap its early promise.
Review – Orphans plays shifting power games
Lyle Kessler’s three-hander grips at Jermyn Street Theatre, driven by volatile performances and a story that refuses to behave.