Lines is a hard-hitting and thought-provoking play exploring the way prisoners have been treated across half a century – but at times it could use some more breathing space.
Celebrating music of Black origin across the UK, the glitzy awards ceremony's first visit to Sheffield featured everything from northern grime to sound-system culture.
Although the Carry On style of bawdy humour it mocks is dated, this rendition of Michael Frayn's cleverly constructed farce still feels very fresh – and there are some genuine belly laughs.
Treason the Musical uses eclectic musical styles to tell the story of Bonfire Night and should not stand in the shadow of the more famous Hamilton, according to reviewer Paul Szabo.
The stage adaptation of the 1992 Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner film shines in its production values and musical delivery – in the face of some hammier moments.
Transporting the setting of the story to an institute for young adults, everything about Bourne’s production oozes class. But his real talent is his ability to convey a narrative so easily through movement.