Frankenstein, performed by the British Youth Music Theatre, was reviewed at the Greenwich Theatre, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It’s a fast-paced, sparklingly slick production featuring a company of 36.
Dirty Dancing – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Dirty Dancing was reviewed at the Milton Keynes Theatre. The tour continues until 5 June 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An entertaining production that proves, once again, that nobody puts Baby in a corner.
The Real Kyle McCarren wins Musical Theatre Review Best Musical Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
The Real Kyle McCarren, playing at Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, has won Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody! – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody! continues at the Other Yin at Gilded Balloon Patter House until 30 August 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fast-paced hour of punchy, raunchy, unpredictable comedy.
Plastic – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Plastic continues at Anatomy Lecture Theatre at Summerhall until 31 August 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ A curiously different and worthwhile experience.
Standing ovation: What it’s like to watch Jesus Christ Superstar from the stage
So, what is it really like to stand on stage for the acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium? Musical Theatre Review Instagram editor Joseph Flaherty says it’s an experience not to be missed…
Penelope – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Penelope continues at Belly Button at Underbelly, Cowgate until 30 August 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Words do not do justice to how it feels to be in the room with this beautiful new work.
Ludwig: Unfinished Business – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Ludwig: Unfinished Business continues at the Front Room at Assembly @ St Andrew Square until 30 August 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ You have to be there to witness the virtuosity of this intriguing homage.
Codetta – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Codetta continues at Jade Studio at Greenside @ George Street until 29 August 2026. Star rating: thr.ee stars ★ ★ ★ It is an enjoyable, slickly performed, innocent yet knowing piece of entertainment
Megasquirt: Fully Loaded – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Megasquirt: Fully Loaded continues at Jelly Belly at Underbelly, Cowgate until 30 August 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ A little weird and a lot of fun for night owls looking for a romp, Megasquirt: Fully Loaded is a show not to be missed.
Bush! The Musical – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Bush! The Musical continues at the Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street until 29 August 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ A new show that is well worth a look.
Emma Thompson’s Nanny McPhee The New Musical has London world premiere in summer 2027
The world premiere of a brand-new musical stage adaptation of Nanny McPhee, with a book by Academy Award-winning actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson, will open in London in summer 2027.
