Tonight, this reviewer was invited to see a new play by Callum Pardoe, staged in the intimate theatre nestled on the second floor of a North London pub. The play presents a novel concept: an anthology of scenes from various fictional television programmes. Upon entering the space, the four cast members are visible on stage in pairs, facing the walls and engaged in what appear to be tense, frustrating conversations. The pre-show music and audience noise make it difficult to ca

For anyone who knows anything about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, you will know that it is, first and foremost, a cult favourite. Its appeal is fiercely niche, adored by devoted fans across the world, but leaving little room for newcomers - particularly at events like these. I am a newcomer. I reviewed the UK tour last year, which gave me a glimpse of the extraordinary love audiences have for this show, and I genuinely loved the atmosphere. But tonight was something differen

Twenty years after its West End debut, Avenue Q is back for an anniversary celebration at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Over the years, the show has received widespread acclaim, its name spoken with near-universal reverence among musical theatre devotees. Suffice it to say that expectations were high for this reviewer - and they were not disappointed. The story follows Princeton (played by Noah Harrison) - a fresh university graduate with a BA in English - as he moves to Avenue Q