Live reviews

One of rock’s great institutions have settled into a warm longevity – but in doing so find new nuances in old classics.

Maybe ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, but Blake and McGinley's pure pop-craft just gets better and better.

A sell-out Sheffield crowd gives respect to an Ethio-Jazz legend in a night of nifty improvisations and musical mantras.

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.

Paul Szabo watched Night of the Living Dead from The Company and describes both the charm and absurdity of the performance.

Strange Days' visionary sophomore Sheffield festival showcases the UK's very best alt-indie, writes Steve Hunting.

What happens when your favourite book is turned into theatre? In this case, "an absolute visual treat".

Aching jaws and sore necks as Buzz Lightyear kick out the jams.

The indie-pop veterans have spent decades honing their craft – and it shows in a set that radiates a love for live performance.

Willy Russell's Blood Brothers blends music, comedy, pathos and social commentary. How does the show hold up in 2023?

This is meant to be a victory tour for Maisie’s first album, You Signed Up For This; it’s actually a victory tour for the journey each audience member has been on since first hearing these songs.

Compared to Curtis’ dark baritone and Sumner’s understated vocals, Hooky's versions of timeless Joy Division and New Order songs unlock a whole new way of experiencing them.

Expanding on the story, the stage version balances plenty of new material with enough of the 1992 film to satisfy long-term fans.

Empowering, celebratory, forgiving and carefree, Self Esteem’s poignant hometown show proves she’s destined for the biggest stage.

What's the Leadmill like when no bad vibes are allowed? Tom Roper went to see The Go! Team to find out.

Featuring queer friendships at its core, The Way Old Friends Do is centred around ABBA but is not a musical. What did reviewer Paul Szabo make of this Lyceum production?

Sir Ian McKellen excels (and has a thoroughly good time) as Mother Goose, but what did reviewer Paul Szabo make of the Crucible panto?

The loud and the quiet, the serious and the silly – despite the many performers they bring to mind, Jockstrap are their own beast.