10 Books to Read Before Starting University — by Laura on

Here’s my painstakingly selected list of the top 10 books to read before starting university, for anyone (not already embroiled in the e...

Kingston 14 at the Theatre Royal Stratford — by Laura on

Kingston 14, now playing at Theatre Royal Stratford East, is receiving such media attention unheard of for local East End theatre. This ...

Two Into One at the Menier Chocolate Factory — by Laura on

Tacky, ridiculous and crass, Two Into One is everything a good farce should be. First produced back in 1984, starring Donald Sinden and ...

The Only Way is Downton at Trafalgar Studios — by Laura on

The first thing to relay about The Only Way Is Downton, if you hadn’t already got an inkling from the name, is that it’s cringingly main...

Strangers on a Train at The Gielgud — by Laura on

Based on the 1950s novel by Patricia Highsmith and highly influenced by Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation (despite the director not receivin...

Richard II at the Barbican: Review — by Laura on

The long-awaited transfer of the RSC’s production of Shakespeare’s Richard II starring David Tennant has arrived. And ultimately, to cu...

Mrs Lowry & Son at Travalgar Studios — by Laura on

Coinciding with the 126th birthday of Lawrence Lowry and written by BAFTA nominee Martyn Hesford, Mrs Lowry & Son presents the heart...

Keeler at Charing Cross Theatre — by Laura on

Keeler is a biographical play based on the story of Christine Keeler, the face – and legs – of the biggest political sex scandal of t...

Secret Theatre (Show 3) at The Lyric Hammersmith — by Laura on

The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith is currently staging a series of productions under the heading of Secret Theatre, the idea being that t...

Le Weekend: Film Review — by Laura on

Le Week-end, starring Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan, is a film focused on the struggling marriage of a couple nearing retirement. In an...

Black Jesus at The Finborough — by Laura on

Black Jesus, a play by political playwright Anders Lustgarten, received its world premiere at the Finborough Theatre in Earl’s Court this ...

An Interview with Rhys Darby — by Laura on

Rhys Darby, most famous for portraying Murray the Manager in the HBO TV show  Flight of the Conchords , has acted alongside Jim Carrey i...