Little Lark of London

Exploring the cultural world of London, one blog post at a time!


  • REVIEW – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “Twist and sprout!” As one might expect from the title, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk, takes the classic pantomime and transforms it into an almost concert-like experience, with actor musicians taking over the Liverpool Everyman, with the second level of the set (designed by Katie Scott) being transformed into a…

  • REVIEW: & Juliet, Stephen Sondheim Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “You’re gonna hear me roar!” & Juliet has been on Broadway for nearly four years now, and it’s not difficult to see why. The show, which originally ran on London’s West End for three years, is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, only there’s a twist – Juliet doesn’t end up killing herself…

  • REVIEW: The Gazillion Bubble Show, New World Stages ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Located underground in the New World Stages complex, there’s a show that combines the worlds of theatre and science, dazzling audiences from young to old with magical displays. This is The Gazillion Bubble Show, which has been running for over twenty years and is now “bigger, bubblier, and better than ever.” The show is a…

  • REVIEW: Masquerade ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “Drink it in, drink it up – Till you’ve drowned in the light, in the sound” Everyone has dreamed of getting to be a part of one of their favourite stories. Whether it’s dancing at one of Bridgerton’s balls or exploring space with characters from The Guardians of the Galaxy, immersive experiences have been able…

  • REVIEW: In Pour Taste ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Do you like comedy? Do you like alcohol, particularly wine? What about the two put together? If the answer is yes, then In Pour Taste may be the show for you. The show, created by Australian comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh, is a mix of comedy and wine tasting, with the two comedians joined…

  • REVIEW – Dru Cripps: Juicy Bitts ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “If you’re not laughing, you’re learning” Dru Cripps: Juicy Bitts begins in a bit of a strange way for a comedy show – it begins in silence. Cripps emerges from the back of the audience and takes to the stage, dressed in a boiler suit and winter hat. The audience quickly learns that they won’t…

  • REVIEW – Katie Norris: Go West, Old Maid ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “God, this woman is so brave!” Katie Norris: Go West, Old Maid is the second solo show from Norris, following last year’s Farm Fatale. In this show, directed by Elf Lyons, Norris is focusing a bit more on her future – particularly whether there will be children involved. But there is also plenty of, as…

  • REVIEW – Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “We haven’t got time!” Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us has quite the unique start for a comedy show, with Watson standing not on the stage but in the stalls, having a casual conversation with the audience about their days. He thanks the audience for making it to Underbelly Boulevard during the Tube strike, saying…

  • REVIEW – Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    After an incredibly successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including winning The Taffner Family Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Sam Nicoresti: Doomer Baby, arrives at Soho Theatre. The show is Nicoresti’s second hour of stand-up, following last year’s Wokeflake. Walking into the theatre, audience members are greeted by a mannequin with…

  • REVIEW – Joey Dardano: Another Direction ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    After a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last month, American comedian Joey Dardano brings his show, Joey Dardano: Another Direction, to London for one night only. The show focuses on Dardano’s dreams for the future, wanting to become known as a famous entertainer. He certainly has a solid start, being a part of the…