Rev Stan's Theatre Blog
London theatre reviews and interviews
Category: Theatre thoughts
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A guide for small theatre production companies and fringe theatres doing their own marketing I’ve been writing about theatre in London for 15 years* and I’m lucky enough to get sent press releases, invites and pitches of all shapes and sizes, but I wanted to share some tips for the small productions and venues doing…
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I saw 68 plays (plus a ballet) in 2025 and it’s been tough whittling it down, but here are my favourites. Followed by a much shorter list, thankfully, of those plays which underwhelmed and were memorable for all the wrong reasons. Top 10 plays 2025 Much Ado About Nothing, Theatre Royal Drury Lane Loved this…
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I managed to pack in more than 70 theatre visits this year and saw some cracking plays. And some that didn't quite ignite. My favourite plays of 2024 (In no particular order – links through to written or video reviews): Oedipus, Wyndhams Theatre (booking until 2 Jan 2025) Laughing Boy, Jermyn Street Theatre Shifters, Duke…
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TodayTix has launched an audience review website in the UK. Called Show-Score, you can rate and simply review* what you've seen, and the site collates the scores and reviews. Show-Score has launched in London, allowing audience ratings and reviews of plays and musicals It's something that has been around in New York for a number…
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I made my London stage debut alongside Freddie Fox at the Southwark Playhouse. It's not how I anticipated the evening panning out as I chose a seat on the front row (it was unallocated seating) to watch a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Poly was supposed to be with me but hadn't been able…
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One of the newest theatres in London, the Bridge Theatre has already made an impression, not least for making the groundling experience enjoyable. Bridge Theatre lockdown Feb 2021 Yes, yes, I know there are plenty of groundling fans out there, but whenever I've tried it at the Globe, I've ended up frustrated with the view,…
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When I think of the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, two things immediately spring to mind. The first involves a famous Friend, the second a friend. Arcola Theatre in lockdown April 2021 The famous Friend was Rupert Friend, and he was in the Dennis Potter play, Brimstone and Treacle, in the studio space. It was dark,…
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It is World Theatre Day, and while it has been a horrible year with theatres closed, for the most part, I want to celebrate and look forward to when we can enjoy live performance again. So here are 47 things I love about going to the theatre: 1. The familiarity of the walk up to…