Sam Waite - Writer and Reviewer

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Choir Boy, Stratford East – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? At the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School For Boys, the...
15/04/2026

Choir Boy, Stratford East – Theatre Review

What's the story? At the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School For Boys, the handful of students deemed capable enough hold pride of place in the school choir. Among these few is Pharus, a gifted vocalist whose golden opportunity to lead the previous term’s confirmation was hampered by a distraction from Bobby, envious of Pharus’ position as new choir leader and all-too-prepared to express his distaste for his sexual orientation....

What’s the story? At the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School For Boys, the handful of students deemed capable enough hold pride of place in the school choir. Among these few is Pharus, a …

Mackerel Thursday, Old Red Lion Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? George, Cameron and Nancy share a home, but ra...
13/04/2026

Mackerel Thursday, Old Red Lion Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? George, Cameron and Nancy share a home, but rather than a harmonious and loving household theirs is one ruled tyrannically by Nancy, and his constitution - made up of firmly controlled statutes. Full-time employed and beard-growing George may not use the toilet without "adult supervision," speaking Spanish is explicitly forbidden, fish must be eaten each and every Thursday, and no outsiders may be brought into the fold....

What’s the story? George, Cameron and Nancy share a home, but rather than a harmonious and loving household theirs is one ruled tyrannically by Nancy, and his constitution – made up of …

1999, Etcetera Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? A family drama focused solely on three women whose male partner...
04/04/2026

1999, Etcetera Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? A family drama focused solely on three women whose male partners are talked about but never seen, 1999 takes place in that very year, as a scorching hot summer sets over Portugal. Maria has welcomed her daughter-in-law into her home while her son settles into a new career overseas, offering her a kindness that she seems unable or unwilling to extend to her own daughter, or the unseen grandchild whose illness keeps them bound to the same home....

What’s the story? A family drama focused solely on three women whose male partners are talked about but never seen, 1999 takes place in that very year, as a scorching hot summer sets over Por…

Novy’s Guide to Mysterious Mistakes, Canal Café Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat’s the story? Arriving in London from his na...
02/04/2026

Novy’s Guide to Mysterious Mistakes, Canal Café Theatre – Theatre Review

What’s the story? Arriving in London from his native Japan, Novy searches for a sense of purpose, and an opportunity to meet his personal hero, Paddington Bear. Theatre-maker, performer and clown Nobuo Otsuka’s absurdist one-act brings culture shock to the stage in a series of misadventures as Novy lives out his London dream, as well as following a few of his unplanned detours....

What’s the story? Arriving in London from his native Japan, Novy searches for a sense of purpose, and an opportunity to meet his personal hero, Paddington Bear. Theatre-maker, performer and clown N…

John Proctor is the Villain, Royal Court Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? A group of students in small-town Geo...
28/03/2026

John Proctor is the Villain, Royal Court Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? A group of students in small-town Georgia find parallels between the events stirring in their insular, "one stoplight town" and their reading material, as favourite teacher Mr Smith takes them through Arthur Miller's enduring classic, The Crucible. But does Kimberly Belflower's revisionist take pull its title from a potential interpretation of Miller's text alone, or has something about the beloved Proctor struck a chord with one of these girls as they navigate the peak of the movement?...

What’s the story? A group of students in small-town Georgia find parallels between the events stirring in their insular, “one stoplight town” and their reading material, as favour…

American Psycho, Almeida Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? Patrick Bateman is the quintessential 80s yuppie. He'...
20/03/2026

American Psycho, Almeida Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? Patrick Bateman is the quintessential 80s yuppie. He's young, he's handsome, he's successful, and he's a mass murderer by night... or maybe not. Even Patrick seems unsure of who or what he is, but its through his lens that we see this electro-pop-inflected world. Due to take over as artistic director of the Old Vic, Rupert Goold rounds out his tenure at Islington's Almeida Theatre with a revival of…...

What’s the story? Patrick Bateman is the quintessential 80s yuppie. He’s young, he’s handsome, he’s successful, and he’s a mass murderer by night… or maybe not. …

Swell, Old Red Lion Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? Jacob Poole is rowing across an ocean, recording content a...
19/03/2026

Swell, Old Red Lion Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? Jacob Poole is rowing across an ocean, recording content and capturing livestreams as he goes. The goal is to raise money for charity and his growing following gives him the chance to repeatedly raise and match his targets... but has he been totally honest about why he's out there? This one-man show by and starring Rufus McGrath asks how an ordinary man trying to do something good might handle a sudden influx of fame, what lengths a person will go to when a once-insurmountable goal is within reach, and how such extreme measures impact those he loves....

What’s the story? Jacob Poole is rowing across an ocean, recording content and capturing livestreams as he goes. The goal is to raise money for charity and his growing following gives him the…

Unlikely: In a Building With a Broken Lift, Baron’s Court Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? London-based goth Ge...
18/03/2026

Unlikely: In a Building With a Broken Lift, Baron’s Court Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? London-based goth Georgia decides to open herself up to a roommate, and Sam seems the perfect candidate... or at least she isn't as objectionable as the endless parade of weirdos who walk through the door. To Sam and Georgia's dismay, the pair find them have nothing whatsoever in common, but in this genre-bending, absurdist comedy about the horrors of cohabitation, a lack of shared interests may be the least of their concerns....

What’s the story? London-based goth Georgia decides to open herself up to a roommate, and Sam seems the perfect candidate… or at least she isn’t as objectionable as the endless pa…

Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough, The Cockpit – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? An awkward but inv...
28/02/2026

Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough, The Cockpit – Theatre Review

What's the story? An awkward but invigorating love story which devolves into a heartfelt examination of how gried can impact two lives, both shared and individua. Introverted Rupert and brash provocateur Alex connect on their daily commute, leading to a life together punctuated by compromises, conflicts, and the loss of the baby they never got to raise. Already an Offie-winning play, this new production at The Cockpit provides an intimate experience which promotes thought, feeling, and a startlign reminder of life's fragility....

What’s the story? An awkward but invigorating love story which devolves into a heartfelt examination of how gried can impact two lives, both shared and individua. Introverted Rupert and brash…

Into The Woods, Bridge Theatre – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's second collaboratio...
28/01/2026

Into The Woods, Bridge Theatre – Theatre Review

What's the story? James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's second collaboration, following the soon-to-be-revived Sunday in The Park with George, Into The Woods is a fairytale mashup that asks not only what connections could be drawn between several tales collected by The Brothers Grimm, but whether there is more to learn after the happily ever afters. With its beloved score and the show already being an entry point for many into Sondheim's work, this new production from director Jordan Fein brought with it an immense sense of anticipation, as well as questions around whether the shows themes would retain their relevance nearly four decades after the show's initla premiere....

What’s the story? James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s second collaboration, following the soon-to-be-revived Sunday in The Park with George, Into The Woods is a fairytale mashup that as…

KENREX, The Other Palace – Theatre ReviewWhat's the story? Based on the true, unsolved murder case of Ken McElroy, this ...
19/01/2026

KENREX, The Other Palace – Theatre Review

What's the story? Based on the true, unsolved murder case of Ken McElroy, this two-hander (one actor, one musician) aims to create the town of Skidmore, Missouri in the collective mind of its audience. With a registered population of less than 250 today, the town was certainly more densely-populated in Ken's time, but still tight-knit and tightly-wound community - for decades before that fateful, secretive night, one can only imagine there was one question shared across Skidmore, …...

What’s the story? Based on the true, unsolved murder case of Ken McElroy, this two-hander (one actor, one musician) aims to create the town of Skidmore, Missouri in the collective mind of its…

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