REVIEWS

We headed up to Dublin on a blustery school night to see Moulin Rouge! at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for a night of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love... Because we Can, Can, Can!

After being warmly greeted at the Mick Lally Theatre by the fabulous members of Blue Teapot Theatre Company, we were met with the striking set by Ciarán Bagnall that made me feel like we were stepping into a B&B (or “Guest House,” as they like to call it) in the 1980s, a design that filled the width of the Mick Lally Theatre. Its clever, intricate layout of corners, doors, and varied heights kept the characters confined, almost claustrophobically, while giving plenty of playi

t's was a blustery, wet night in Dublin, and was very grateful to be welcomed by the warm glow and atmosphere of the Project Arts Center ahead of Brokentalkers' new production, The Mirror Stage.

The Choir of Man has become one of the shows I have always heard about while visiting London and did not get the chance to see. And with its upcoming closing date (Catch it before the 4th January 2026), I knew I had to come along to see what all the fuss was about.

Glass Places is a piece brimming with potential, but it falters in its final stretch.

The Deadline Project is a bold and imaginative new work that blends science fiction, live music, and raw emotion. With striking design and strong performances, it offers moments of real poignancy and atmosphere. Yet while the concept is compelling and the production has clear potential, the show struggles with pacing and risks losing momentum.

A man who loves chopping wood, a flying orange bird puppet and a tonne of blood lead to a side splitting and humorous production by Lord of Strut at the Dublin Fringe Festival.

After an incredible run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Don't Tell Dad About Diana lands just as well in its home city!

Christopher McAuley’s deeply personal tale about growing up queer in Belfast while living with chronic eczema is both thought-provoking and moving.

For a story filled with obsession, betrayal, and disappearance, The Girl on the Train doesn’t always find its full dramatic steam, but there are moments of intrigue and atmosphere that shine through thanks to strong technical craft and committed performances. ⭐⭐⭐

Caitríona Daly’s new play makes its world premiere at the Peacock Stage of the Abbey Theatre with a sharp, witty, and tightly paced...

A beautiful and joyfully camp play, A Stan is Born is currently playing at Blether at Gilded Balloon Patter House for the Edinburgh Fringe, with divas, vocals and a great story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A story of learning who you are, and accepting it takes to the stage in the very unusual venue of the Former Women’s Locker Room at Summerhall for Beth Paterson's NIUSIA. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yes, this is a play about Chickens... And I loved it! Three Chicken's Confront Existence, which is currently playing at the Belly Button at Underbelly Cowgate for the Edinburgh Fringe, gives us a hilarious and sometimes haunting look into the mindset of.... a chicken about to be slaughtered. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Grief, family and a rouge squirrel take centerstage at the Big Belly at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Edinburgh Fringe with Florence Lace-Evans' new show Yes, We're Related. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don't Tell Dad About Diana is filled with great laughs and a huge amount of heart that makes it a show not to be missed at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

A show that sounds great on paper struggles to connect to the stage, or perhaps this reviewer is not smart enough to grasp the full picture.

Ambrosine Davies delivers a strong performance in LA Baby as part of the Edinburgh Fringe with an intriguing performance.

Mat Sanders’ RUGBURN is a joy to watch. An unapologetically bold and sexy piece elevated by its razor-sharp technical design.

A play with a lot of heart and a great message just needs some fine tuning to create a fine piece of theatre.

Although There's Something Seriously Wrong with Cyrus has plenty of heart, it lacks conflict to make it a Fringe Hit.

Gaia Mondadori writes up a storm in her new show Centre of the Universe playing at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

A topical piece focusing on animal extinction fuses with technology to make a well received production at Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe.

A modern twist on the youngest daughter in Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice plays at Greenside @ George's Street for the Edinburgh Fringe, with a strong performance and script.

With a strong concept, The Uncrackable Case should be Egg-cellent but struggles to find its target audience with concept and script.

It's leg warmers, blue eye shadow and good old fashioned fun at All Fired Up: An 80's Mixtape Musical that will leave you dancing in the...

Slick, Simple, and Seriously Funny: BRITS ABROAD: BANNED at Pleasance Courtyard

A relaxing hour long serenade from Thomas Currie is the best way to end your day at this year's Edinburgh Fringe! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Photo by Niv Novak...

Blood splattered pink suits, pill box hat, and a huge legacy: JACKIE!!! dares to turn Camelot to Camp at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

True crime junkies, rejoice! Out of the Forest Theatre delivers a thrilling take on Lizzie Borden in Bury the Hatchet at Edinburgh Fringe

A master of comedy and audience engagement, Liz Coin shines in her Edinburgh Fringe Show Lizzy Sunshine.

Newsrevue takes on the battle of making headlines funny in its current run at the Edinburgh Fringe

Dan Bishop's witty, sharp script and a strong cast dominate the Pleasance Dome in this smart and unsettling new play.

Is this a smash hit I see before me? Crash Theatre Company and House of Oz are making a splash with a thrilling, hilarious, and high-energy reimagining of Macbeth like you've never seen it before.

The challenges of Motherhood takes to the stage in Marie Hamilton's Madonna on the Rocks, which carries heart, hope and plenty of laughs.

Dirty, good fun hits the Gilded Balloon with Midnight at the Palace, a bold new musical making its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe. However, despite its wild energy and vibrant style, technical hiccups and an overstuffed aesthetic make the show occasionally clumsy and hard to follow.

A classic whodunit with some hilarious twists makes this Fringe Improv show not to be missed!

Beth May's production at the Edinburgh Fringe is raw and vulnerable, while finding the humour in her personal experiences. Trigger Warning: This show deals with the themes of mental health and suicide, which will be mentioned in this review.

With their first-ever in-house production, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre teams up with TheatreworX to present the much-beloved cult classic Little Shop of Horrors. The result? A slick, high-energy, and impressively staged show that raises the bar for Irish musical theatre.

The story of four struggling artists takes centre stage in the beer garden of Taylors Bar as part of the Westend Theatre and Arts Festival, where witty dialogue and great music stands out.

Druid holds back no punches as they demonstrate why they remain one of Ireland's leading theatre companies with a compelling and powerful double bill at the Mick Lally Theatre for the Galway International Arts Festival.

Les Compagnies Focus & Chaliwaté's Dimanche has opened at the Town Hall Theatre for the Galway International Arts Festival, and is making a huge splash with visual effects and accessible storytelling.

An Taibhdhearc and Company SJ's performance of Beckett Sa Chreig: Guth Na mBan has opened as part of the Galway International Arts Festival, and although Beckett words translate beautifully to Irish, the play struggles to keep its audience engaged.

Branar display what they do best in their newest production Scéal Lae, showing that simplistic (yet creative) storytelling is still as impactful as ever.

A political driven piece with spectacular high flying tricks has arrived at Nimmos Pier for the Galway International Arts Festival, but struggles to land its delivery.

Possibly one of the most famous novels ever written struggles to translate to the West End's London Colosseum, despite best efforts from...

Glitz, Glam and a tonne of riffs, SIX continues its UK and Ireland Tour by dropping into the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for a limited run.

A three hour and fifteen minute epic that feels like twenty minutes, David Adjmi's book and powerful performances make this show one of the hottest tickets on London's West End.