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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Aug 28

Rosamund Pike commands the stage in Inter Alia, Suzie Miller’s gripping drama where justice, motherhood & family collide.

One of the boldest shows of the year, unflinching, urgent & unforgettable.

Read our full review.

Inter Alia Review ★★★★★ | Review

Inter Alia, starring Rosamund Pike, explores justice, motherhood, and family turmoil in Suzie Miller’s gripping courtroom drama.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Lost pilots, a hidden Highland village, and love that can only last a day.
Drew McOnie’s Brigadoon brings Lerner and Loewe’s classics to life through a darker wartime lens.

Our review of Brigadoon is up!

Brigadoon Review ★★★☆☆

Revival of Brigadoon presents a wartime interpretation with atmospheric staging, romantic elements, and choreography in a Highland setting.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Aug 6

From inventive choreography to powerhouse vocals, Saving Mozart offers plenty to talk about.

Catch our full review.

Saving Mozart ★★★☆☆ | Review

Saving Mozart dazzles with stellar performances and inventive staging but misses emotional depth and melodic memorability.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Jun 30

Skip the panic ordering and last-minute dashes. We’ve rounded up the best pre-show dining spots near the big theatres.

Read the fast, tasty, and curtain-up friendly guide now.

Where to Eat Near Big West End Theatres (Without Sprinting to Your Seat) | Review

Heading to a West End show is exciting enough. The last thing you need is a panic jog down Shaftesbury Avenue because dinner ran late. Luckily, London’s theatre neighbourhood is packed with places tha...

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Jun 24

#Shucked: corn-fed comedy meets country-pop earworms.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre becomes Cob County for hoedown hijinks, razor-sharp punchlines, and Georgina Onuorah’s show-stopping “Independently Owned.” Laughter with heart.

Full review 👇

Shucked ★★★★★ | Review

A country-pop musical comedy bursting with puns, heart, and hoedown energy under the stars in Regent’s Park.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Jun 6

Kate Fleetwood burns bright, Ewan McGregor teeters, and the sparks fly in #MyMasterBuilder

Read our take and tell us whose side you’re on. #WestEnd

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My Master Builder ★★★★☆ | Review

Ibsen reimagined, Ewan McGregor leads explosive #MeToo-era drama onstage of genius, grief, power and betrayal tonight.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · May 21

Gaslight, heartlight, stage-light. Lindsay Posner’s revival of Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea at @TRH_London is pure combustible tragedy.

Tamsin Greig shatters, Hadley Fraser smoulders.

Read our full review before the curtain falls.

The Deep Blue Sea ★★★★★ | Review

Lindsay Posner’s revival of The Deep Blue Sea is a poignant exploration of passion, grief, and the consequences of hidden desires.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · May 20

The Comedy About Spies is a farcical rollercoaster with bumbling spies, slapstick gags, and mistaken identities!

Perfect for families and fans of Mischief Theatre.

Read the full review!

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The Comedy About Spies ★★★☆☆ | Review

Mischief Theatre's slapstick spy farce delivers rapid-fire gags, swinging 60s style, and family-friendly laughs galore.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · May 6

Family feuds, folklore and a whiff of peat‑smoked dread—Conor McPherson’s The Brightening Air has blown into the Old Vic and it’s spine‑tingling stuff.

Fancy a haunting night out? 👀✨

Our review is up.

#TheBrighteningAir #OldVic

The Brightening Air ★★☆☆☆ | Review

Explore Conor McPherson’s haunting Irish drama The Brightening Air at London’s Old Vic—folklore‑charged family reunion reviewed.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Apr 17

Now in its 14th year, Matilda The Musical has become the 15th longest-running West End show, playing to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre through May 2026.

#MatildaMusical #WestEnd #TheatreNews #LondonTheatre #RSC

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Apr 15

🎭 Not all West End seats are created equal.

From neck-craning views to perfect sound spots, here's how to actually pick the best seat in the house!

#WestEnd #TheatreTips #LondonTheatre #SeatGuide #SecretStageReviews

The Best Seats In The House: How To Pick A Great Spot In Any Big West End Theatre

Theatre seats affect your entire experience—learn how to choose the best spot for clear views, sound, and comfort.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Apr 8

What if Succession met a climate summit? 🌍

Power plays, oil lobbyists & commas turned deadly weapons — Kyoto at Soho Place is smart, sharp, and scarily timely.

Check out our review! #Kyoto at @sohoplace

Kyoto ★★★☆☆ | Review

Kyoto reveals how the 1997 climate deal was forged through political drama, legal battles, and fossil fuel interference.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Apr 4

In 2024, West End theatres welcomed over 17.1 million attendees – 2.5 million more than the Premier League and 5 million more than Broadway. A cultural and economic powerhouse.

#WestEnd #Theatre

Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Apr 3

Michael Sheen unveils the Welsh National Theatre’s debut season, aiming to take world-class Welsh stories global. Two major plays announced: Our Town and Owain and Henry.

#WelshTheatre #MichaelSheen #OurTown #OwainGlyndŵr #TheatreNews

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Mar 14

New Review Alert!

#CluelessTheMusical brings all the '90s nostalgia, laughs, and iconic fashion to the #WestEnd. A fun, feel-good trip back to Beverly Hills! 🎭

@EmmaFlynn @KeelanMcauley @TrafTheatre @cluelessonstage

Read our review!
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Clueless ★★★★☆ | Review

Clueless The Musical brings the iconic 90s film to the stage with a fresh score, sharp humour, and nostalgic charm.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Mar 13

The acclaimed Regent’s Park production of Fiddler on the Roof transfers to the Barbican this summer! Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver, and Beverley Klein reprise their roles from 24 May to 19 July.

#FiddlerOnTheRoof #BarbicanTheatre #LondonTheatre #WestEnd

Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Mar 3

Dark, disturbing, and utterly gripping. 🎭

Canned Goods at Southwark Playhouse unpacks one of WWII’s most chilling deceptions with haunting performances and a gut-punch of an ending. Not for the faint-hearted!

Read our review!
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Canned Goods ★★★★☆

A harrowing look at Nazi deception, Canned Goods unpacks WWII propaganda and human resilience with haunting performances.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Feb 28

Heathers the Musical returns to New York this summer.

Performances begin 22 June at New World Stages, with a July opening night. Directed by Andy Fickman, with a new US cast to be announced soon.

Tickets on sale 31 March.

#HeathersMusical #NYTheatre

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Feb 27

What happens when Andrew Lloyd Webber stars in a one-man show… about himself? 🎭

One Man Musical is a riotous, razor-sharp send-up of theatre’s biggest legend. Hilarious, bold, and absolutely unmissable!

Check our review!

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One Man Musical ★★★★☆

One Man Musical reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s career in a one-man comedy show packed with witty parodies and satire.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Feb 26

Military Wives – the Musical will have its world premiere this autumn.

Written & directed by Nativity!’s Debbie Isitt, the show follows a group of women who form a choir while their partners are deployed.

Opens 10 Sept at York Theatre Royal.

#MilitaryWivesMusical #Theatre #York

Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Feb 25

Step into Hawkins, 1959. Stranger Things: The First Shadow brings the mystery, horror & heart of the Upside Down to the stage. A must-see for fans & theatre lovers alike. Read our review!🎭

#StrangerThingsTheFirstShadow

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow ★★★★☆

Stranger Things: The First Shadow expands the Netflix saga with stunning visuals and an immersive West End debut.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Feb 14

A bold reimagining of Oedipus—where dance and drama collide!

Rami Malek takes on the legendary role in a visually striking adaptation that challenges tradition.

Would you embrace the movement or miss the dialogue?

#Oedipus #TheatreReview #RamiMalek

Oedipus ★★☆☆☆

Rami Malek’s Oedipus offers a bold fusion of dance and drama, reimagining the classic tragedy for a modern audience.

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Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Feb 6

Asa Butterfield makes his stage debut in Second Best, a one-man play based on David Foenkinos' novel.

He plays Martin Hill, a man haunted by missing out on the role of Harry Potter. A compelling reflection on life’s "what ifs."

#SecondBest #Theatre #WestEnd

Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Jan 31

🎭 Eline Arbo's The Years, adapted from Annie Ernaux’s memoir, has sparked debate over its graphic content, including a backstreet abortion scene.

Despite acclaim, audience disruptions have raised questions on sensitive themes in theatre.

What are your thoughts?

Secret Stage Reviews @secretstagereviews.bsky.social · Jan 30

🎭 Daniel Evans returns to the stage after 14 years!

Playing the lead in Edward II at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Known for his directorial work, Evans tackles the complex role of the medieval king.

Are you excited for this performance? #EdwardII #RSC

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