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“A dog's breakfast of a play.” Dog Mom by Tate Elizabeth Hanyok, Southwark Playhouse, The Little | until 07 November 2026. ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @swkplay reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“Stirring Brahms and unexpected Sibelius.” Sibelius’ 5th Symphony, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | Thursday 15 October 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @TheCBSO @BMusic_Ltd reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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The trailer for DARKLING is here 🏭
Linnea Berthelsen "holds the audience in the palm of her hand for 90 gripping minutes" (★★★★★, This Is All Things) in this ferocious world premiere following the life of one woman whose coming of age is fractured by the Bhopal Disaster of 1984.
Experience this powerful piece of theatre from writer Titas Halder and director Matthew Xia which exposes the human cost of corporate exploitation and climate injustice.
📅 Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/4fGzwR7
🎥 DMLK Video
🎵 Niraj Chag
“Pedalling to glory.” Cadel - Lungs on Legs by Connor Delves & Steve McMahon, Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, London W6 | until 15 November 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @RiversideLondon reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“Precision, warmth and stylistic versatility.” NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 14 October 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐Review by William Ruff @RoyalNottingham reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“Splendidly performed Ibsen still shocks.” Ghosts by Henik Ibsen adapted by Richard Eyre, Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 | until 16 November 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @JSTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“This is how you do 19th Century German music.” NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | 13 October 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @BMusic_Ltd reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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At his LFF Screen Talk, the acclaimed actor reflected on fame, craft and queer representation as he discussed Elsinore, his deeply personal new film about the late Hamlet star Ian Charleson. theb.fi/4jlbSMn
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Final week to see WHAT WOULD JARVIS DO?
An experimental absurdist black comedy about fandom, grief, and the stories we attach to treasured objects.
🗓️ Must end FRI, 16 OCT
🎟️ Book here: omnibus-clapham.org/whatson/…
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Neil Morrissey will join Ria Jones & Sally Ann Triplett in Fourteen Again, a musical featuring songs by Victoria Wood, penned by Tom MacRae & directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 21 Nov-27 Feb
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How to Choose Your Drama School 2026: From embracing what makes you different to taking risks, making friends and enjoying the ride, theatre stars including Sophie Melville, Rufus Norris and Natasha Gordon share the lessons they learned – both inside and outside class 👇 thestage.co.uk/advice/be-fre…
“Challenging, moving and splendidly performed.” The Banality of Evil – Hannah Arendt, France 1940, Written and directed by Julia Pascal, The Arcola Theatre, London | until 07 November 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @arcolatheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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Us watching that #Traitors roundtable last night🫢
Hay Fever, with Richard E. Grant and Christine Baranski, comes to cinemas worldwide from 14 January.
📸 Marc Brenner
🎨 Frankie Bradshaw
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★★★★★ Darkling is "a masterclass in storytelling" (Curtain Call Reviews) and Linnea Berthelsen is “simply incredible” (All That Dazzles) 🌱
Darkling has been captivating audiences in London, and this October this devastating, powerful story will be coming to Birmingham Rep to do the same!
This gripping 90-minute solo performance tells the devastating story of a girl growing up in Bhopal, India, 1984 - a city transformed by the rise of a giant factory, leading to the night that changed everything.
Don't miss your chance to experience this powerful piece of theatre!
📅 Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/4fGzwR7
📷 Alex Brenner
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ALT A person in a dramatic pose on stage, wearing a long, light-coloured clothes. The background is filled with smoky, warm-toned lighting. A review quote is displayed: "Remarkable. Vividly drawn" from The Stage with four stars above it. The word "DARKLING" appears in the lower-left corner.
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Behind the magic... ✨❄️
Step into the rehearsal room with illusion designer Chris Fisher in this peek behind the curtain on how those iconic moments from Raymond Briggs' book will come to life on stage!
Unlike a pear for a nose, bringing the magic of The Snowman™ back home to The Rep is a perfect fit! 🍐
So, if you want to see all the magical touches that will make our Proudly Birmingham, Distinctively Rep world premiere so enchanting - be sure to get your tickets now!
The Snowman will only be here for a strictly limited time only, so come and make a new snowman memory with us!
📅 Tue 20 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
🎟️ bit.ly/4uAl8zw
📽️ Irina Mackie
“A glorious, joyous evening of words set to music.” From the Heart by Don Black, Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London WC2 | until 19 October 2026.⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @NimaxTheatres reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“Insightful storytelling, however, lacks some purpose.” Orwell: The Road to 1984, adapted and directed by Guy Smith, Jack Studio Theatre | 06 to 10 October 2026. ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Indigo Cleverley @BrocJackTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“A roller coaster of a play.” What Would Jarvis Do? by Laura Grillo, Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham North Side, London SW4 | until 16 October 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @OmnibusTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
“A disaster which could have been worth watching.” Toy Soldier by Helen Goodman & Joseph Dewey, The Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London SE1 | until 18 October 2026. ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell. @Pursuivant @TheUnionTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
