RON is certainly unlike anything else currently on the London stage. Its greatest strength lies in its visual design, with a breathtaking reveal of a real car in a woodland clearing creating the evening's most memorable image. Ted Walliker delivers a committed physical performance, but despite the production's ambition and striking visuals, the abstract script feels overly obscure, emotionally distant and ultimately unable to fully realise its intriguing ideas.

An ambitious and thought‑provoking play, Reformed explores radicalisation, identity and political division with strong performances throughout—particularly Elliot Drummond’s emotionally rich turn as Mark. While compelling, its writing can feel unbalanced, with some characters serving more as vehicles for ideas than fully realised individuals, slightly undermining its otherwise engaging impact.

Granite streets, harbour views and a little unexpected theatre – Aberdeen quietly won us over. Dinner at The Silver Darling came with ships gliding past the window, while butteries fuelled a wander through Old Aberdeen. From King’s College Chapel to a prehistoric mound hiding in Seaton Park, it’s a city that reveals its stories gently, and all the better for it.

Dame Maureen Lipman is simply magnificent in Peter Quilter's uplifting new comedy Allegra. I attended the press night at Richmond Theatre and was charmed by its warmth, imagination and heart. With delightful musical fantasy sequences, inventive props and a wonderfully strong supporting cast, this is a life-affirming evening of theatre. In a world full of bad news, we could all do with an Allegra in our lives.

Dark of the Moon blends Appalachian folklore, forbidden romance and Americana-inspired music into an ambitious new musical. While atmospheric staging, strong performances and a standout turn from Josie Benson impress, an over-amplified sound design and uneven storytelling prevent the production from fully casting its spell. A fascinating but flawed show that never quite reaches its potential. ★★★

Matthew Lyon’s Player at Riverside Studios is a sharp, inventive satire of the acting industry that balances biting humour with emotional honesty. Fast, witty and brilliantly performed, it captures the insecurity, ambition and persistence required to survive creatively. Funny, raw and hugely entertaining, it’s a masterfully written contemporary production and a genuine 5-star triumph.

Learning Beer (Properly) with WSET Level 2 Whether you’re someone who enjoys the occasional pint, or you’ve found yourself regularly reaching for different styles to see what’s out there, beer has a way of quietly expanding beyond what you expect. Beer as a drinks "genre" is a huge and diverse place with vastly differing styles and types. One minute it’s a cold lager at the pub, the next you’re debating the merits of a hazy IPA versus something a little more malt-forward. And

There is something deliciously subversive about Churchill’s Urinal, where British politics is turned gloriously inside out. Rosie Holt is superb as a beleaguered Chancellor, balancing razor-sharp wit with moments of real vulnerability, while Michael Lambourne’s vodka-drinking Churchill-voiced urinal is absurdly inspired. Sharp, funny, and unsettlingly timely, this is satire with real bite.

At the beginning of April we spent three days in Rome using the Rome City Pass — and despite a few quirks, it helped shape a magical trip. From iconic sights like the Colosseum, Pantheon and Vatican Museums to hidden gems such as the Case Romane and Vicus Caprarius, the pass offered excellent value, skip-the-line convenience, and a brilliant mix of ancient history, art and quieter corners of the Eternal City.

It’s 1890s Paris and Le Chat Noir is reborn. This five‑star immersive dinner‑theatre delivers sensational cabaret, live musicians, exquisite detail and joyful French anarchy. Come dressed to impress, eat well, drink absinthe and leave exhilarated.