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“Soloist, conductor and orchestra launch the new Nottingham season in spectacular style.” The Hallé plays Liszt, Beethoven and Stravinsky, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 23 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff @RoyalNottingham reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“Shocks and psychological mystery in spooky new take on classic.” Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s The Turn of the Screw, Blackeyed Theatre and Arcola Theatre, Dalton Junction, London | until 10 October ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Clare Colvin @ClareColvin3 @arcolatheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“…an impressive way to start a concert season.” Kazuki Conducts Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | 17 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @TheCBSO @BMusic_Ltd reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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One week to go until the first The Stage: On Tour at the Birmingham Hippodrome on September 24th!
The first panel event, covering the West Midlands, will feature a line-up of theatre workers from organisations including @TheRSC, @brumhippodrome and the Belgrade Coventry.
Secure your free ticket here 👉 birminghamhippodrome.com/cal…
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“Fundamentally funny.” God, the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) by James Cary, UK Tour: Halo Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 | 12 September 2026, Touring until October 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson jamescary.co.uk reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“A powerful and compelling new opera.” The Lost Boy, St Asaph Parish Church, North Wales International Music Festival (Fringe) – in collaboration with JAM on the Marsh | 11 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @nwimf reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“An exquisitely polished gem of a concert.” The Gesualdo Six, Wishing Tree, North Wales International Music Festival, St Asaph Cathedral | 11 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @nwimf reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“A night to remember.” Night City by Max Wilkinson, Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77 Newington Butts, London DE1 | until 03 October 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @swkplay reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“Friedman triumphs in a dazzling, different show.” Kimberly Akimbo, Book & lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Janine Tesori, Hampstead Theatre, London | until 07 November 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @Hampstead reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“A brief but delightful encounter.” Still Life by Noel Coward, The Grand Saloon, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London | until to 12 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @TheatreRoyalDL reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“Fine baroque singing in need of better presentation.” George Frideric Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto, produced by New Trinity Baroque, Grimeborn Opera Festival, Arcola Theatre, London E8 3DL ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Clare Colvin @ClareColvin3 @arcolatheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“A profound exploration into the man behind the legend, asking what legacy we leave behind?” The Death of Robin Hood (2026), Dir Michael Sarnoski, True Brit Entertainment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon @matt_the_critic @truebritent reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“The monster is what the monster reveals about you.” Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026), Dir Jane Schoenbrun, Mubi ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon @matt_the_critic @mubi
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“A vicious and psychologically complex tale of obsessiveness, control and the destruction of agency.” Obsession (2026) Dir Curry Barker, Universal Pictures ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Matthew Alicoon @matt_the_critic @UniversalPics reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“Marvellous McAuliffe is magnificent.” Annie Wobbler (Revisited) by Arnold Wesker, The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SSW10 | until 26 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @finborough reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“Moving and finely acted.” Mammy's House by Amy Clarke, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 | until 13 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @GatehouseLondon reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“Impressive first play.” Significant Other by Shireen Shaikh, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 29 August 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @BrocJackTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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“A world in flames in slow burning play.” A Slow Fire by Simon Stephens, Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 | until 26 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @JSTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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Mrs Doubtfire – The Hit Comedy Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome | Thurs 20 August 2025 until Sat 19 September 2026, then on tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Paul Gray and David Gray @brumhippodrome reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh, Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London SW1 | until 19 September 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @HPinterTheatre reviewsgate.co.uk/all-review…
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