Matthew Xia

“Theatre should shake audiences awake”: Matthew Xia on the power of satire, the politics of laughter, and why comedy is the perfect weapon against racial capitalism.

Alterations
– Review, The Lyttelton at The National Theatre

A tailor’s shop becomes a pressure cooker in Alterations, where men sew, women survive, and the legacy of Windrush looms overhead.

Dracula emerges through a mist-filled doorway in tight black trousers and a lacy black crop top, flanked by two women spraying fog.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
– Review, Menier Chocolate Factory

Horror meets hilarity in this joyfully queer, quick-witted Dracula at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

With "Marisha Wallace" projected behind her, she sings in a dazzling silver gown, arms wide in front of glowing stage lights.

Marisha Wallace in Concert
– Review & Interview, Adelphi Theatre

Marisha Wallace wows with vocal mastery, personal stories, and musical magic at the Adelphi Theatre.

World’s First Cinema

Polly Money

On Tour with Ari Abdul

Anna Cathcart

Grayscale

Josh Finan

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina

Judith Light

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The Little Prince
– Review, London Coliseum

Visual poetry in motion – The Little Prince brings Saint-Exupéry’s classic to life with stunning dance, projection, and acrobatics.

A group of five people is posing energetically on a small stage at an event called 'JONACON,' as indicated by the illuminated signs in the background. They are dressed in a mix of colourful and themed outfits, with some wearing hats, vibrant coats, and accessories. The person in the center is wearing a theatrical burgundy and pink dress with a patterned fur-lined coat, extending their arms dramatically. The others around them, wearing outfits including a green patterned coat, a red cap, and casual jackets, have wide smiles and raised arms. The setting appears to be an indoor event space with warm lighting, wooden decor, and a lively atmosphere, with other attendees visible in the background.

Phantom Peak: Jonacon
– Review, Phantom Peak, London

Jonacon at Phantom Peak lets you leave reality behind and live inside a steampunk comic book where the only rule is to expect the unexpected!

The cast of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical UK and Ireland Tour 2025 strike a confident and playful pose in a high-energy ensemble moment. Dressed in preppy school uniforms with plaid skirts, blazers, and ties, they embody the elite Manhattan high school setting of the show. At the center, Nic Myers as Kathryn stands with hands on her hips, while Will Callan as Sebastian exudes smug confidence in his burgundy blazer. The neon-lit set, featuring stylised window panels and a New York skyline backdrop, adds a sleek, modern touch. (Photo credit: Pamela Raith Photography)

Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical, Tour
– Review

From revenge plots to ‘90s pop perfection, Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical tour is the high school drama you didn’t know you needed.

The Score
– Review, Theatre Royal Haymarket

Brian Cox mesmerises as Johann Sebastian Bach in The Score, an electrifying clash of ideology, music, and political brutality.

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Shakespeare’s Richard II
– Review, Bridge Theatre, London

Shakespeare’s Richard II at the Bridge Theatre: divine right, political downfall, and Jonathan Bailey getting far too intimate with this ‘sceptred isle’.

Much Ado About Nothing
– Review, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jamie Lloyd brings Shakespeare to thrilling new heights with Hiddleston and Atwell in Much Ado

Can Dubai Redefine Global Music Culture?

1883’s Woody Anderson visited Dubai to experience the new Pacha ICONS night at FIVE LUXE and explore whether the city can truly redefine global music culture.