A & O Review the Show

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 classic drama.From whispered schemes to full-blown betrayal, they ask who really comes out on top, and whether it's the audience.A quick note for the visually inclined: our camera decided to stage its own dramatic exit for about 20 minutes. The video takes a brief intermission, but the audio carries on flawlessly because unlike certain characters, we remain committed to the truth.So, consider yourself invited to the party… if you dare.

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.From stiff upper lip absurdity to moments of genuine heart, they explore why this unlikely hit has become one of the West End’s most talked about shows.Top-secret triumph or classified catastrophe? Tune in - your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find out.

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 to consequences that really stick around, they explore whether this clever yet chaotic classic still casts its spell on a modern West End audience.Agony… or happily ever after? Tune in to find out.

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 able to identify the fakes from the bonafide hit shows in Adrian's premiere round of Real or Fake, Flop or Not?

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 zero? And more importantly will they say they’re in love? Listen in to find out and an introduction to Adrian's Shakespeare interpretations.

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 stage.

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 yourself among theatregoers.

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 original survive the leap to the stage?Olivia and Adrian discuss the spectacle, the storytelling, and whether the nostalgia helps or hinders the experience. And a lot of marvelling at the puppetry. Plus, a verdict from a Mum.