Soho theatre

Emma Doran review – wickedly funny tales of delinquency

Reminiscing about her Irish upbringing, and later being wallflowered at children’s parties, Doran is an assured if reticent performer

Brian Logan

07, Jun, 2023 @11:31 AM

Panti Bliss review – forceful account of a remarkable life

The Irish drag queen and activist, AKA Rory O’Neill, feelingly recounts her journey in a country long hostile to difference

Brian Logan

31, May, 2023 @1:39 PM

Sam Morrison’s superb show about his partner’s death proves grief is not beyond comedy’s reach | Brian Logan

The standup has successfully used laughter as a balm, creating a safe space for himself and the audience to engage with this most difficult of subjects

Brian Logan

19, May, 2023 @1:52 PM

Adam Brace had a magic touch for comedy and theatre – both worlds will mourn his death | Brian Logan

Brace, who has died aged 43, was a hugely talented playwright, dramaturg and director who worked on a string of hits including One-Woman Show and Age Is a Feeling

Brian Logan

02, May, 2023 @3:52 PM

The best theatre to stream this month: Heathers, Alvin Ailey and more

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes Panti Bliss’s drag journey, Athol Fugard’s ballroom dreamers and Alain Platel’s nightmarish dance-theatre

Chris Wiegand

01, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

Michelle Brasier: Average Bear review – standup, songs and stories of lost innocence

Australian comic delivers a compelling but messy exploration of grief – but where’s the bear?

Brian Logan

10, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM

Olivier awards 2023: complete list of nominations

My Neighbour Totoro leads the way with nine nominations at this year’s awards – see who else is in the running

Guardian Stage

28, Feb, 2023 @3:12 PM

Welcome Home review – madcap sci-fi adventure spins out of control

This intergalactic show about sexuality and religious homophobia boasts a charismatic star in Willy Hudson but tips into chaos

Arifa Akbar

31, Jan, 2023 @1:40 PM

Patti Harrison review – mischievous and wildly funny standup

The Ohio comic takes us on her narcissistic ‘therapy journey’ including ridiculous songs, played with a wickedly straight bat

Brian Logan

31, Jan, 2023 @11:06 AM

Vittorio Angelone: Translations review – an eye-catching standup debut

The Irish-Italian comedian, nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh fringe, delivers his show with a light touch and ample self-irony

Brian Logan

25, Jan, 2023 @3:48 PM

Crybabies: Bagbeard review – sci-fi caper boldly goes down a storm

The sketch trio throw a lot into their screwball adventure, from pagan festivals to alien apocalypse, but every gag pays off

Brian Logan

19, Jan, 2023 @8:00 PM

The best theatre of 2022

In a superb year for the stage, our chief critic gives 10 shows an extra round of applause. Plus, Guardian theatre reviewers each pick their 2022 standout

Arifa Akbar

15, Dec, 2022 @3:00 PM