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The London Theatre Review

London Theatre Review
Waiting For Godot
The Duchess Of Malfi
Oedipus
British Theatre
The Lehman Trilogy
A Christmas Carol
The Years
Emma D'arcy
Tobias Menzies
Lucian Msamati
Jodie Whittaker
The Other Place
The Lion King
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Titanique
Play On
National Theatre
Art Of London
Alexander Zeldin
Antigone

Nick, Nick and Nancy are on hand with the latest news, honest reviews and big name interviews from the world of London theatre.

Nancy Durrant is the former Culture Editor of the Evening Standard and before that an arts editor at The Times for many years. She is the creator of The London Culture Edit on Substack and writes across culture for The Times, Sunday Times, Observer, W Magazine, Opera Now... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, the LTR gang dive into Robert Hastie’s fresh and funny Hamlet at the National Theatre, with Hiran Abeysekara as a manic, compelling Prince and Francesca Mills delivering a revelatory Ophelia. Susan Sarandon makes her UK stage debut in Trac... more

This week the gang have been to see The Importance of Being Earnest as it transfers to the West End, with Olly Alexander and Nathan Stewart Jarrett starring alongside Stephen Fry as Lady Bracknell. Plus they catch Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens ... more

Nancy Durrant, Nick Clark and Tim Bano head to the National for Indhu Rubasingham’s first production as its new artistic director, Nima Taleghani’s bold, chaotic new spin on Euripides's Bacchae. Guinness (and a small one) all round as they settle in ... more

Kicking off our new season in style with The London Theatre Review's first ever LIVE episode, recorded at the Royal Court Theatre on Saturday 20th September 2025 as part of the Chelsea Arts Festival.

Nick, Nick and Nancy have been itching to get bac... more

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Recent Guests

Rosy McEwen
Actress appearing in 'Mary Page Marlowe'
The Old Vic
Episode: The Importance of Being Earnest, Entertaining Mr Sloane and Rosy McEwen
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Guest actor playing Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Episode: The Weir, The Bacchae and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Ambika Mod
Star of One Day, And This Is Going To Hurt, and currently in Every Brilliant Thing
Royal Court Theatre
Episode: The London Theatre Review LIVE with Ambika Mod and David Byrne
David Byrne
Artistic Director of The Royal Court Theatre
Royal Court Theatre
Episode: The London Theatre Review LIVE with Ambika Mod and David Byrne
Jeevan Braich
Orange train named Rusty in Starlight Express
Starlight Express
Episode: Burlesque, Jeevan Braich from Starlight Express, Inter Alia
Billy Porter
Celebrity actor and singer, recognized voice in theatre
Episode: Burlesque, Jeevan Braich from Starlight Express, Inter Alia
Beth Steel
Playwright known for her works including 'Til the Stars Come Down'
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Episode: Michael Sheen in Nye, Beth Steel, The Merry Wives of Windsor
Zachary Hart
Actor known for his performances in various notable productions.
Appearing in 'Stereophonic'
Episode: Noughts and Crosses, Stereophonic's Zachary Hart, Til The Stars Come Down
Sophie Berenger
CEO and Executive Producer of the King's Head Theatre.
King's Head Theatre
Episode: Noughts and Crosses, Stereophonic's Zachary Hart, Til The Stars Come Down

Hosts

Nick Clark
Cultural commentator and host focusing on theatre and the arts. Former Head of Culture at The London Standard, with a background in features writing for various major publications.
Nancy Durrant
Veteran cultural critic specializing in the London theatre scene, former Culture Editor of the Evening Standard.
Nick Curtis
Chief Theatre Critic of The London Standard, awarded interviewer, features writer with extensive experience in discussing theatre.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Accessible, funny and informative

    I love this podcast. It keeps me up to date with news and reviews of all sorts of shows without ever straying into pretentiousness. The way the three hosts riff with each other is very engaging. The episodes fly by.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CEThom
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Cheers from the dress circle

    Today, I accidentally discovered that Nancy, Nick, and Nick carried on the Evening Standard Theatre Podcast independently – and it MADE MY DAY! I'm not based in London and so you might be forgiven for thinking I’d have limited use for a reviews podcast. Yet these three seasoned critics' lively review chats and interviews are not only a reasonably lighthearted and reasonably thoughtful little window into some stuff currently going on in London theatre. Much more than that, they simply are such an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moritz-S
    Germany7 months ago
  • Dive into London Theatre

    Reviews and interviews from three hosts who are passionate about theatre. Gain insights, make informed choices and deepen your love of theatre. Perfect for reminiscing about past performances and planning your next visit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaJOl
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A fine balance

    Smart, funny, knowledgeable, good hinterland, no posturing. Like eavesdropping on three friends riffing off each other. Going to the theatre is a high risk investment - I feel like I could rely on these guys. The interview segment is a welcome change of pace. Excellent production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wheatlings
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • The show MUST go on…. PLEASE!

    Witty, relaxed and truly informative - a joy to listen to these three theatre titans wax lyrical about the latest shows to see. Even booked tickets off the back of listening to shows I wouldn’t had previously considered. Keep it up Nancy, Nick and Nick!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PedrosMillichamp
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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#93
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Apple Podcasts
#184
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#211
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The London Theatre Review LIVE with Ambika Mod and David Byrne
Q: What are the biggest surprises you've encountered since becoming the artistic director?
One of the biggest surprises has been how much care we need to put into supporting the playwriting community as they recover from COVID-19.
Noughts and Crosses, Stereophonic's Zachary Hart, Til The Stars Come Down
Q: Do you think you might make any changes to your physical performance?
Hart explains he might listen to his osteopath to balance his high physical demands with self-care.
Noughts and Crosses, Stereophonic's Zachary Hart, Til The Stars Come Down
Q: Can you tell us first of all, just a bit about Stereophonic?
Zachary Hart describes it as a play focusing on a 1976 band attempting to replicate the success of their first album under intense circumstances.
Evita, Janie Dee and Intimate Apparel...but mostly Evita
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your relationship with Sondheim and his work?
Janie Dee shares a deep love for Sondheim's music, highlighting camaraderie during their performances and how they convened during difficult moments like the passing of a friend, which led to a powerful tribute performance.
Live Aid Musical, Anoushka Lucas, Miss Myrtle's Garden
Q: How did Elephant come about?
Anoushka Lucas explains that it was inspired by her experiences during the pandemic and a call from The Bush for writers to respond to social issues, leading her to write a speech that eventually developed into the play.

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2. Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
3. Ambika Mod
4. David Byrne
5. Jeevan Braich
6. Billy Porter
7. Beth Steel
8. Zachary Hart

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