A & O Review the Show

This week, we head to London’s Old Vic Theatre for Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of ruthless salespeople, corporate ambition, and enough fast-talking to make your estate agent blush. We discuss the standout performances, the decision to cast the production entirely with women, and why we left feeling it was a fascinating revival that never quite fulfilled its pote...

This episode, Adrian & Olivia saddle up for War Horse at London’s National Theatre. In this theatre review, they discuss the breathtaking puppetry, the emotional journey of Joey and Albert, and why this First World War epic remains one of the most celebrated productions in modern theatre. Along the way, Adrian revisits the original novel, questions just how far one should go for a horse, and d...

Adrian & Olivia head to the Young Vic for Care, a moving and deeply human new play by Alexander Zeldinthat shines a light on life inside a care home. In this theatre review, they discuss the powerful performances, the striking realism and the difficult questions the production raises about ageing, memory, independence, and the social care system. Drawing on their personal experiences, they als...

Adrian & Olivia are back for London’s West End gloriously chaotic production of Avenue Q, the puppet-filled musical where adulthood is confusing, the internet is questionable, and absolutely nothing is suitable for children. In this review, they revisit the cult musical comedy that blends Sesame Street-style puppetry with very grown-up problems, unpacking whether its outrageous humour, surpris...

Adrian & Olivia head to London’s West End for John Proctor is the Villain, the acclaimed new play inspired by The Crucible that’s been turning heads on both sides of the Atlantic. Set in a small-town American high school, the story follows a group of teenage girls studying Arthur Miller while navigating friendship, feminism, reputation, and the uncomfortable question of who gets to be called a...

This week, Adrian & Olivia swap the West End for the National Theatre, stepping into the seductive and scandalous world of Les Liaisons Dangereuses where manipulation is an art form and romance is anything but innocent. In this review, they delve into the performances, the backdrop, and discuss the themes of the show in amongst its dark games of power and persuasion at the heart of this classi...

This week, Adrian & Olivia head to London’s West End for Operation Mincemeat, the wild musical turning one of Britain’s strangest wartime schemes into a brilliantly bonkers night at the theatre. In this theatre review, they unpack the British humour with a U, the delightfully daring performances and the audacity of turning a top-secret WWII deception into a fast paced, laugh out loud musical....

This week, Adrian & Olivia venture Into the Woods in London’s West End, where fairy tales collide, wishes come true… and then everything goes slightly, spectacularly wrong. In this theatre review, they take on Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, unravelling the intertwining stories, the unforgettable score, and the not-so-happily-ever-afters lurking beneath the surface. From princes in agony t...

This week, Adrian & Olivia dive headfirst into the deliciously outrageous world of Mel Brooks’ The Producers. A film that got turned into a musical, that got turned into a film. From over the top performances to jokes that absolutely should not work, they revel in chaos, comedy, and the sheer audacity of it all. Is it a smash hit, or the most entertaining flop ever seen? And will Olivia be abl...

Adrian & Olivia head to one of the West End’s biggest stages for one of Disney’s biggest new musicals: Hercules. Bringing the beloved animated film to life on stage, it promises gods, monsters, and plenty of gospel-inspired showstoppers. But does the latest outing from Disney truly go the distance? Adrian and Olivia dive into whether this mythological adventure lives up to the legend. Hero… or...

Adrian & Olivia return to a true West End institution Les Misérables , the longest-running musical in town. They soak up the soaring score, the sweeping drama and, of course, the unapologetic Frenchness of it all. Does it all hold up? And why is Marius a personal bug bear of Adrian's? Pull up a seat and join them for a lively chat about one of the most iconic shows ever to grace a West End...

In their second episode, Olivia & Adrian head back into the West End to revisit Oliver! - the beloved classic based on Dickens’ tale, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. They dive into the music, the storytelling, and the scale of this latest revival, asking whether it still packs an emotional punch in 2026. Does it feel timeless or simply of its time? So, pull up a seat, and consider yourse...

In their debut pilot episode, Olivia & Adrian head to the West End to review  My Neighbour Totoro , the acclaimed stage adaptation of the beloved film from Studio Ghibli brought to life by the Royal Shakespeare Company. With its award-winning puppetry and inventive staging, the production has become one of London’s most talked about theatrical events. But does the magic of the on-screen origin...