Our critic looks back at the best, worst, most underrated and most irritating performances of 2025 and recommends the plays to see this Christmas

Musical: Paddington: The Musical Savoy Theatre, London WC2 ...

2 JANUARY FRIDAY

The actor on starring in a new, darkly comic thriller… Martin Compston is known for starring in tension-packed dramas such as The Rig, Vigil and, of course, Line of Duty. Before he reprises his role a

Theatre: All My Sons Wyndham’s Theatre, London WC2 ...

Jason Manford hosts this year’s spectacular at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where the star-studded line-up includes Jessie J, Laufey, Madness and BGT winner Harry Moulding. There’s also a performance f