Set in the new purpose-built Troubadour Theatre in Canary Wharf, the production is admirably ambitious, with so many technical elements which ultimately end up distracting audiences from the poorly executed script.

Like any good jukebox musical, Here & Now hinges on its set-piece moments set against Steps’ biggest numbers but never veers into feeling contrived, and the supermarket’s threat of closure and Rebecca Lock’s likeable lead Caz ensure the story moves along at a steady pace.

The production’s less-is-more approach allows the performances to take the audience by the jugular. PJ Harvey’s suffocating score, Richard Howell’s ominous lighting, and the minimalist industrial staging of Shakespeare-veteran Ti Green are a triumph.

The play cleverly combines three of the most beloved episodes into one storyline. I won’t ruin the surprise, but I’ll give you a clue - whatever you do, you still mustn’t mention Ze War!

Partnered with with mental health and suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the show is a powerful and moving tribute to male friendship and vulnerability, with countless moments of uplifting joy and genuine pathos.

Mel Brooks' magnificent musical still hits all the right notes in this laugh-a-minute revival. From hilarious one-liners to camp choreography, courtesy of Lorin Latarro, Patrick Marber's dazzling new production bursts at the seams with star quality on the upgraded larger stage of the Garrick Theatre.

No show is as timely today as this production of Cabaret. With the rise of antisemitism across the country, seeing the persecution of the Jewish people showcased in such a poignant and emotive way from an empowering cast, left me speechless.

For all its theatrical achievements, Deaf Republic warrants enormous praise for its successful promotion of deaf theatre and the importance of accessibility. The hearing audience is repeatedly challenged to consider how other productions could - and should - have been adapted to embrace and celebrate accessibility.

The highlight was, without doubt, the silhouette animations themselves. Used for scene transitions, atmosphere, and storytelling, they were beautiful to watch and captured the spirit of Reiniger’s work perfectly.