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"Two Doors Down Live avoids the outlandish pantomime-style traps it could have been tempted to stray into and keeps the show’s strengths and charm."

Read The Recs' review of Two Doors Down Live at the OVO Hydro Glasgow: https://therecs.co.uk/two-doors-down-live-ovo-hydro/

@kieranchodgson @doonmackichanofficial @arabellaweir @mrjamiequinn @ovohydro @multitudemedia by @therecsuk

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"Lullaby is a wake-up call that refuses to soothe"

The Recs welcomes our newest member of our review team Alexandra Taylor and her ★★★★★ review of Jasmin Vardimon's Lullaby: https://therecs.co.uk/lullaby-kings-theatre-edinburgh/

@jasminvardimoncompany @captheatres @royalnottingham @theatreroyalwinch @liveveryplay @teatrodueparma @wtmworthing @lawrencebatleytheatre @exeternorthcott @danceeast @sadlers_wells by @therecsuk

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"There seems to be a musical disconnect between some of the singers cast and the vibe of the original score"

Read The Recs' review of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre: https://therecs.co.uk/hadestown-lyric-theatre/ by @therecsuk

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4 days ago

Congratulations to Arthur Hull making his London debut with Flop: The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals at Wiltons.

The Recs first reviewed this show in 2025 and said "With the bravado and charm of a showman, the playfulness and enthusiasm of a musical theatre nerd and a voice with such glorious versatility, he’s the whole package."

Don't miss out: https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/flop-the-best-songs-from-the-worst-musicals/

@arty.hull @seabrightlive @wiltonsmusichall by @therecsuk

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4 days ago

"The powerful individual and rousing choral numbers elevate this show from what could have been ordinary. The set is majestic, and the ending is soaring and satisfying."

Read The Recs' ★★★★★ 5-star review of The Last Ship at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane: https://therecs.co.uk/the-last-ship-theatre-royal-drury-lane/

@lastshipmusical @theofficialsting @59dotstudio @lwtheatres @thisainttherapy @frannymacnammy @jaxmorr @hannn_rich by @therecsuk

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5 days ago

Ahead of the start of his What Wood Victoria Do? tour at the Victoria Wood Theatre, Windermere this Friday, Paulus has an in-depth chat with The Recs' editor about his love for the comedy icon and what audiences around the UK can expect: https://therecs.co.uk/qa-what-wood-victoria-do/

@thecabaretgeek @victoriawoodtheatre @slytheatremaker @crazycoqs @the_garrick @oldjointstock @hulltruck @watersidearts_ by @therecsuk

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6 days ago

Diego Rodriguez, James Olivas, and Bella Brown reunite with Rachel Zegler for Evita on Broadway.

Full story: linkinbio

@officialevita @jamielloyd @jamielloyd @mharrison_entertainment @rachelzegler @_diegorodz_ @jamiesdolivas @omdkc by @therecsuk

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7 days ago

Editorial: The Capitol Theatre Trust unveils its plans to restore Scarborough's former Mecca Building into a major touring theatre.

The Recs lends its support: https://therecs.co.uk/editorial-scarborough-deserves-a-theatre-built-for-the-future/

@capitoltheatretrust @georgejwakely @alisonhumelabour by @therecsuk

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8 days ago

"This play is relevant, empowering, and educational"

Read The Recs' ★★★★★ 5-star review of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, currently playing at Birmingham Rep: https://therecs.co.uk/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-touring/

@curiousonstage @therepbirmingham by @therecsuk

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11 days ago

"Tasteful contrast between the atmosphere and the action is what allows Kalburgi’s writing to exist as more than just another cheesy rom-com"

Read The Recs' review of We'll Always Have Paris at the White Bear Theatre: https://therecs.co.uk/well-always-have-paris/

@whitebeartheatre @openpageproductions @paulkalburgi @mirandacolmans @cyrilblakeactor @elizainstantlygrams @wellalwayshaveparis.play by @therecsuk

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11 days ago

"This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, directed by Daniel Bailey, is nuanced, powerful and ultimately gripping"

Read The Recs' 4-star review of August Wilson's Fences playing at the Leeds Playhouse: https://therecs.co.uk/august-wilsons-fences-leeds-playhouse/

@headlongtheatre @nottmplayhouse @homemcr @oxfordplayhouse @lyrichammersmith @sugar55555 @danielbailey @jai.morjaria @michaelahomka_ @joshtedeku @madelineappiahofficial by @therecsuk

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11 days ago

“Throughout the play, every detail is shocking”

Read The Recs’ review of Man To Man, performed by Tilda Swinton at @royalcourttheatre

@swinton.tilda by @therecsuk

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15 days ago