Star of the Month
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet / Photo Credit: Johan Persson
Taking on the title role in Lyndsey Turner’s production of Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre, Benedict Cumberbatch lives up to the hype. He takes to the stage with great intensity, giving a compellingly focused performance. Cumberbatch is an example of how stunt casting should be done. He has the talent and ability to pull off the mammoth task of taking on such an epic role whilst also attracting new people to the theatre. A triumphant performance - let's hope Cumberbatch finds a gap in his schedule so he can take the show to the West End or Broadway! Read our 4* review of Hamlet.
Show of the Month
Grand Hotel
The cast of Grand Hotel / Photo Credit: Aviv Ron
Thom Southerland's off-West End revival of Grand Hotel is performed with alluring charm and mystery. It makes a nice change to see a show which offers a small snapshot into the lives of numerous characters and leaves many questions unanswered. With dark and tender moments, and some funny one-liners, Grand Hotel takes you on quite a ride. Every detail - from Southerland's slick staging to Lee Proud's beautifully stylised choreography and Derek Anderson's atmospheric lighting design - complements the piece perfectly. Read our 4* review of Grand Hotel plus interviews with composer/lyricist Maury Yeston and cast member James Gant.
Top News Stories
Full casting announced for Mary Poppins
Details confirmed for Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Casting announced for West End return of The Rocky Horror Show
Details confirmed for Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Casting announced for West End return of The Rocky Horror Show
Interview Highlights
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on taking over as Dahlia
in McQueen | 
on Grand Hotel + the new musical he's writing
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on leaving The Phantom
of the Opera |
Selected Reviews
"This is a delightfully charming evening in the theatre and a genuine treat, for both young and old."
WEST END PLAY
★★★★
"..gentle with flashes of poignancy."
OFF-WEST END MUSICAL
★★★
"...the entire cast have strong chemistry and seem to be having a ball."
OFF-WEST END PLAY
★★
"...has something interesting to say about how we prioritise our desires in life."
UK TOUR MUSICAL
★★★★
"A well-constructed show with a stellar cast and wide appeal."
CONCERT REVIEW
★★★★★
"Willemijn Verkaik is one of the most talented women on the planet."
Andrew Tomlins (Editor)
*reviewed by Will Clarkson
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