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INTO THE WOODS: Bridge Theatre, London.
"magnificent revival... as black as a politician’s soul, as icy as their hearts"
"Bleak, bitter, never pulling a punch, the thrilling tensions build and we are swept along on a tide of intelligent analysis"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/into-th...
"magnificent revival... as black as a politician’s soul, as icy as their hearts"
"Bleak, bitter, never pulling a punch, the thrilling tensions build and we are swept along on a tide of intelligent analysis"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/into-th...
Into The Woods – Theatremonkey
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December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
INTO THE WOODS: Bridge Theatre, London.
"magnificent revival... as black as a politician’s soul, as icy as their hearts"
"Bleak, bitter, never pulling a punch, the thrilling tensions build and we are swept along on a tide of intelligent analysis"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/into-th...
"magnificent revival... as black as a politician’s soul, as icy as their hearts"
"Bleak, bitter, never pulling a punch, the thrilling tensions build and we are swept along on a tide of intelligent analysis"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/into-th...
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Winter Wonderland plus Circus - See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Winter Wonderland plus Circus - See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN: @ubsoho Bringing his robot magic live from New York, Mario returns to London with a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. For all the family. Opens today, until 25th January 2026 only. Details at underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/mari...
Mario the Maker Magician | Underbelly Boulevard Soho
Mario the Maker Magician returns for a limited season only! Bringing his robot magic live from New York, Mario returns to London with a show full of original
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December 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN: @ubsoho Bringing his robot magic live from New York, Mario returns to London with a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. For all the family. Opens today, until 25th January 2026 only. Details at underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/mari...
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Peppa Pig's Big Family Show, Gerry & Sewell, Kenrex - See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Peppa Pig's Big Family Show, Gerry & Sewell, Kenrex - See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
CINDERELLA: Richmond Theatre
"Gary Wilmot’s directorial touch is obvious"
"Helen George... a real sweetie"
"Stemp... Impressive"
"Hope Dawe... superior young panto leading lady"
"Basil is a Boom Boom boon"
"all the Ball you could wish for"
5 * opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
"Gary Wilmot’s directorial touch is obvious"
"Helen George... a real sweetie"
"Stemp... Impressive"
"Hope Dawe... superior young panto leading lady"
"Basil is a Boom Boom boon"
"all the Ball you could wish for"
5 * opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
Cinderella (Richmond Theatre) – Theatremonkey
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December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
CINDERELLA: Richmond Theatre
"Gary Wilmot’s directorial touch is obvious"
"Helen George... a real sweetie"
"Stemp... Impressive"
"Hope Dawe... superior young panto leading lady"
"Basil is a Boom Boom boon"
"all the Ball you could wish for"
5 * opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
"Gary Wilmot’s directorial touch is obvious"
"Helen George... a real sweetie"
"Stemp... Impressive"
"Hope Dawe... superior young panto leading lady"
"Basil is a Boom Boom boon"
"all the Ball you could wish for"
5 * opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
ROBIN HOOD: New Wimbledon Theatre
"proper panto warmth, style and above all, laughs for all ages"
"Pete Firman... energy, originality... kindness and generosity"
"Banjo... Robin Hood... rather a good comedy actor"
"Everything a local panto should be"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/robi...
"proper panto warmth, style and above all, laughs for all ages"
"Pete Firman... energy, originality... kindness and generosity"
"Banjo... Robin Hood... rather a good comedy actor"
"Everything a local panto should be"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/robi...
Robin Hood (New Wimbledon Theatre) – Theatremonkey
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December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
ROBIN HOOD: New Wimbledon Theatre
"proper panto warmth, style and above all, laughs for all ages"
"Pete Firman... energy, originality... kindness and generosity"
"Banjo... Robin Hood... rather a good comedy actor"
"Everything a local panto should be"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/robi...
"proper panto warmth, style and above all, laughs for all ages"
"Pete Firman... energy, originality... kindness and generosity"
"Banjo... Robin Hood... rather a good comedy actor"
"Everything a local panto should be"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/robi...
SLEEPING BEAUTY: London Palladium Panto
"Tate brings the house down"
"Clary... is on fine form"
"Jon Culshaw also lands a heavy hit"
"This year’s “wheels” design draws gasps of delight as the audience enter"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/sleepin...
"Tate brings the house down"
"Clary... is on fine form"
"Jon Culshaw also lands a heavy hit"
"This year’s “wheels” design draws gasps of delight as the audience enter"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/sleepin...
Sleeping Beauty – Theatremonkey
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December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY: London Palladium Panto
"Tate brings the house down"
"Clary... is on fine form"
"Jon Culshaw also lands a heavy hit"
"This year’s “wheels” design draws gasps of delight as the audience enter"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/sleepin...
"Tate brings the house down"
"Clary... is on fine form"
"Jon Culshaw also lands a heavy hit"
"This year’s “wheels” design draws gasps of delight as the audience enter"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/show/sleepin...
Today's new London Theatre offers include: The Nutcracker (St Martin's Theatre), MJ The Musical, Titanique - See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
Discount Ticket Offers – Theatremonkey
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December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: The Nutcracker (St Martin's Theatre), MJ The Musical, Titanique - See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
Today's new London Theatre offers include: The Spy Who Came In From the Cold, Mamma Mia!, Titanique - all London Theatre Direct offers at theatremonkey.londontheatredirect.com/discounts. Also see theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for a longer list.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: The Spy Who Came In From the Cold, Mamma Mia!, Titanique - all London Theatre Direct offers at theatremonkey.londontheatredirect.com/discounts. Also see theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for a longer list.
SOPHIE KINSELLA (Madeleine Sophie Wickham): Thank you for bringing Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) into our lives. Far too soon. Deepest and sincerest sympathy to your family and friends right now. Rest in eternal peace. #RIPSophieKinsella.
December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
SOPHIE KINSELLA (Madeleine Sophie Wickham): Thank you for bringing Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) into our lives. Far too soon. Deepest and sincerest sympathy to your family and friends right now. Rest in eternal peace. #RIPSophieKinsella.
SOPHIE KINSELLA (Madeleine Sophie Wickham): Thank you for bringing Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) into our lives. Far too soon. Deepest and sincerest sympathy to your family and friends right now. Rest in eternal peace. #RIPSophieKinsella.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
SOPHIE KINSELLA (Madeleine Sophie Wickham): Thank you for bringing Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) into our lives. Far too soon. Deepest and sincerest sympathy to your family and friends right now. Rest in eternal peace. #RIPSophieKinsella.
CINDERELLA AND THE MATZO BALL: @JW3London
"we have come a million miles from 2023’s ‘plastic Wendy House’"
"superfine matzo is as crackers as a good panto should be"
"Cassenbaum, Anderson, Middleton and the JW3 panto team have done it again"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
"we have come a million miles from 2023’s ‘plastic Wendy House’"
"superfine matzo is as crackers as a good panto should be"
"Cassenbaum, Anderson, Middleton and the JW3 panto team have done it again"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
CINDERELLA AND THE MATZO BALL: @JW3London
"we have come a million miles from 2023’s ‘plastic Wendy House’"
"superfine matzo is as crackers as a good panto should be"
"Cassenbaum, Anderson, Middleton and the JW3 panto team have done it again"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
"we have come a million miles from 2023’s ‘plastic Wendy House’"
"superfine matzo is as crackers as a good panto should be"
"Cassenbaum, Anderson, Middleton and the JW3 panto team have done it again"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/12/cind...
Got a reply from the theatre about buying single seats online. Singles can buy by phone but not online to avoid leaving single seats. I decided this isn't a theatre I want to visit any more. Oh well, lucky I live in London with 200 to choose from.
December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Got a reply from the theatre about buying single seats online. Singles can buy by phone but not online to avoid leaving single seats. I decided this isn't a theatre I want to visit any more. Oh well, lucky I live in London with 200 to choose from.
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Elf The Musical, Kenrex, Shen Yun. See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Elf The Musical, Kenrex, Shen Yun. See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Othello, Twelfth Night, Jack & The Beanstalk (King's Head), The Red Shoes. See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details. Meal and show tickets: Titanique, Inter Alia, The Producers. See theatremonkey.com/tolts/ for details.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Othello, Twelfth Night, Jack & The Beanstalk (King's Head), The Red Shoes. See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details. Meal and show tickets: Titanique, Inter Alia, The Producers. See theatremonkey.com/tolts/ for details.
THE BUSINESS OF PLEASURE: Shared DNA of 2 showbiz staples either side of the pond
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Painting: ‘The Porthgain shanty’ by Adam De Ville
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Song: ‘Come Over’ by MORGANWAY
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Painting: ‘The Porthgain shanty’ by Adam De Ville
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Song: ‘Come Over’ by MORGANWAY
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December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
THE BUSINESS OF PLEASURE: Shared DNA of 2 showbiz staples either side of the pond
www.thebusinessofpleasure.com/all-news
Painting: ‘The Porthgain shanty’ by Adam De Ville
www.thebusinessofpleasure.com/painting-of-...
Song: ‘Come Over’ by MORGANWAY
www.thebusinessofpleasure.com/unsigned-son...
www.thebusinessofpleasure.com/all-news
Painting: ‘The Porthgain shanty’ by Adam De Ville
www.thebusinessofpleasure.com/painting-of-...
Song: ‘Come Over’ by MORGANWAY
www.thebusinessofpleasure.com/unsigned-son...
Perfect weekend for me. Two Crossroads Pantos live, plus TV broadcast of Packers crushing Bears live from Lambeau Field to finish on Sunday night. It doesn't get better than this.
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Perfect weekend for me. Two Crossroads Pantos live, plus TV broadcast of Packers crushing Bears live from Lambeau Field to finish on Sunday night. It doesn't get better than this.
The Palladium Panto programme is well worth £12 this year - a perfect history of its decade. We NEED a proper hardback book with even more details and photos and history, in time for next Christmas, please.
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Palladium Panto programme is well worth £12 this year - a perfect history of its decade. We NEED a proper hardback book with even more details and photos and history, in time for next Christmas, please.
Just back from the Palladium panto... close enough... you read it here first back in July, folks...
Just realised that the second act of year's London Palladium panto HAS to start with a film of Nigel being locked out on the Palladium balcony in the freezing cold.
There is no other act two opening possible this year.
There is no other act two opening possible this year.
December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Just back from the Palladium panto... close enough... you read it here first back in July, folks...
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story (Alexandra Palace Theatre), My Neighbour Totoro, Dirty Dancing The Musical (Capital Theatre). See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story (Alexandra Palace Theatre), My Neighbour Totoro, Dirty Dancing The Musical (Capital Theatre). See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
Latest discussions include "Developing, not discriminating against audiences" at theatremonkey.com/community/ (Evita is the password, if you didn't know it already!).
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December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today's new London Theatre offers include: Hamilton, Elf The Musical. See theatremonkey.com/special-offe... for details.
THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD: @sohoplacelondon
"David Eldridge takes literally a "novel" approach"
"unexpectedly festive in that “gather round the TV for a thriller movie” way.
Worth braving going out into the cold to see"
4* opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/show/the-spy...
"David Eldridge takes literally a "novel" approach"
"unexpectedly festive in that “gather round the TV for a thriller movie” way.
Worth braving going out into the cold to see"
4* opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/show/the-spy...
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold – Theatremonkey
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December 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD: @sohoplacelondon
"David Eldridge takes literally a "novel" approach"
"unexpectedly festive in that “gather round the TV for a thriller movie” way.
Worth braving going out into the cold to see"
4* opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/show/the-spy...
"David Eldridge takes literally a "novel" approach"
"unexpectedly festive in that “gather round the TV for a thriller movie” way.
Worth braving going out into the cold to see"
4* opinion: www.theatremonkey.com/show/the-spy...
Interesting. Hampstead Theatre online wouldn't split a pair of seats, but a call to the box office did. Good result in the end, but another example of discrimination in an industry which sounds off about "inclusive" every second word.
December 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Interesting. Hampstead Theatre online wouldn't split a pair of seats, but a call to the box office did. Good result in the end, but another example of discrimination in an industry which sounds off about "inclusive" every second word.
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