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Culture writer Aislin Slater reviews Matthew Bourne's production of Swan Lake, praising its creative update of the classic ballet for a 21st-century audience, effectively balancing drama and comedy in the process
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Culture writer Harshi Modi reviews the Birmingham Rep's run of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), finding it to be a hilarious and dynamic take on the much-adapted classic tale
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Culture writer Louisa Pickard reviews the Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime Peter Pan, finding it to be a joyful, feel-good production with dazzling staging and strong comedic performances
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Deputy editor Hannah Gadd and Culture writer Emily Vanstone review the RSC's production of Twelfth Night, praising its blend of laugh-out-loud comedy with the play's darker themes, as well as the outstanding cast performances
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Culture writer Louisa Pickard reviews the RSC's production of The Red Shoes, praising the magical staging of the dark fairy-tale and assessing it's commentary on contemporary society
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Culture writer Jen Sawitzki reviews Bluevolution, finding it to be an entertaining and joyful performance that marks the Blue Man Group's return to the UK after 15 years
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Culture writer Izzy Lee reviews National Theatre Live's broadcast of Prima Facie, highlighting Jodie Comer’s electric performance within the dynamic one-woman show, and praising its powerful illumination of problems within the legal treatment of sexual assault
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Culture writer Lauren Henry reviews Miss Ida Tek Charge of Yuh Health, praising the one-woman show for its profound exploration of how issues with the NHS impact older citizens and wishing the production itself had more funding
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Culture writer Maya Shah reviews Cirque du Magique, praising the incredible stunts and mentalist tricks, yet noting the need for a smoother production
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Culture editor Ruby Kwartz reviews Bright Places, finding it to be an energetic yet moving production that maintained its fun-spirit, despite some lapses into comedic cringe
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Culture Writer Liza Glushak reviews the Royal Shakespeare Theatre's production of Othello, praising the play's effective staging choices and gestures to the work's present-day relevance
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Culture writer Farah Yusuf-Meighan reviews Santi & Naz, praising the cast's nuanced performances but pushing for deeper exploration of the play's complex themes