Reviews

Our team give their verdict on culture, art, music, events & more

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

Review: Philosophy of the World

The Yard Theatre returns with a bang

Samuel Charlton

Review: Our Mighty Groove at Sadler's Wells East

Jul 3, 2026

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2 min read

Review: Our Mighty Groove at Sadler's Wells East

Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu and Uchenna Dance bring nightlife energy to the park

Ellie Waterhouse

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

Review: Ava Joe, Her Big Beautiful Mess

Inside the world of rising musician Ava and her new EP

Callum Smyth

Review: Jeanine, live at Well Street Common Festival

Jun 17, 2026

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1 min read

Review: Jeanine, live at Well Street Common Festival

A strong showcase set from this band-to-watch on a sunny day out in the local park

Callum Smyth

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

May 28, 2026

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3 min read

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

Barbara Pym’s novel played with charming harmony at Dalston's Arcola

Samuel Charlton

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

May 27, 2026

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2 min read

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

The infectious reggae musical makes a quick return to the local stage for a summer season

Samuel Charlton

Review: SHEM, Don't Forget to Teleport at Sugar House Island

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Review: SHEM, Don't Forget to Teleport at Sugar House Island

An immersive show takes over a whole floor of the Colour Works building, showcasing the work of this striking local artist

James Sandoval

Review: The Revel Puck Circus, A Glimmer Daze Gambit

Apr 3, 2026

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4 min read

Review: The Revel Puck Circus, A Glimmer Daze Gambit

East London's resident international troupe debut their charming new show in Hackney Wick ahead of a massive UK tour

Ellie Waterhouse

Mar 31, 2026

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2 min read

Review: Choir Boy, Stratford East

A story of navigating spirituality, sexuality, race, identity, and brotherhood

Samuel Charlton

Review: Age Is A Feeling, Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

Review: Age Is A Feeling, Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Haley McGee's one-woman show astounds

Samuel Charlton

Review: Here there are Blueberries, Stratford East

Feb 13, 2026

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5 min read

Review: Here there are Blueberries, Stratford East

Pulitzer-Prize Finalist makes a gripping UK debut

Samuel Charlton

Reviews

Review: Philosophy of the World

Review: Our Mighty Groove at Sadler's Wells East

Review: Ava Joe, Her Big Beautiful Mess

Review: Jeanine, live at Well Street Common Festival

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

Review: SHEM, Don't Forget to Teleport at Sugar House Island

Review: The Revel Puck Circus, A Glimmer Daze Gambit

Review: Choir Boy, Stratford East

Review: Age Is A Feeling, Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Review: Here there are Blueberries, Stratford East

This Is…
The Wick

The Wick is a weekly cultural newsletter, quarterly print title & IRL events series

Reviews

Review: Philosophy of the World

Review: Our Mighty Groove at Sadler's Wells East

Review: Ava Joe, Her Big Beautiful Mess

Review: Jeanine, live at Well Street Common Festival

Review: Quartet in Autumn, Arcola Theatre

Review: The Harder They Come, Stratford East

Review: SHEM, Don't Forget to Teleport at Sugar House Island

Review: The Revel Puck Circus, A Glimmer Daze Gambit

Review: Choir Boy, Stratford East

Review: Age Is A Feeling, Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Review: Here there are Blueberries, Stratford East

This Is…The Wick

The Wick is a weekly cultural newsletter, quarterly print title & IRL events series

This Is…
The Wick