REVIEW: NEWSREVUE 2026 at Canal Cafe Theatre 8 January - 21 February 2026
‘It's a must see for punters, chucklers and more serious playgoers alike’ ★★★★
Contemporary politics, musical theatre and farcical fun and you get NewsRevue, the comedy show taking London’s Little Venice – West London - by storm again this new year. In 2026, Trump and Putin take on serious leads, complemented by a sketch about the Epstein files alongside plenty of tuneful humour about Reform.
We have four new performers to tackle the recent headlines. Olly Adams provides a drivelling portrayal of Keir Starmer, working with a spot on demeanour and a not so convincing wig. Marissa Landy battles her fellow politicians as Donald Trump and does an admirable job supported by his infamous ‘Make America Great Again’ cap. Kitty McNeill works her magic as Nigel Farage, satirically rousing his troops whilst drinking a can of Stella beer and Michael Stafford Wells, forces a chuckle even out of his characterization of Putin.Of course, these are just the main acts and there are plenty of interludes, presenting other silly skits of life as a Brit.
Everything is kept incredibly simple. A pianist slides along the keys and different scenes, linking every piece together with a famous pop song to pack that extra punch. Director Georgia Leanne Harris has kept a tight ship, with smart scene changes and keeps the comedy physical, relatable and makes sure there is a joke for everybody.
Even the cabaret venue does its part, filled with tables instead of stalls and the show takes place on a raised stage, an unusual treat for the regular pub theatre crowd. Running since 1979, News Revue is still a historic event for all kinds of Londoners and has made the names of some of the country's best comedians. It's a must see for punters, chucklers and more serious playgoers alike, as there is plenty to enjoy in its summary of all that is funny about the politics of the last year.
NewsRevue at Canal cafe Theatre
Current NewsRevue Team
Director: Georgia Harris
Musical Director: Emily Huxter
Cast: Olly Adams, Marissa Landy, Kitty McNeill and Michael Stafford Wells
Running from Thursday 8th January – Saturday 21st February
Running time: Approx 60 minutes
Ages Guidance: Ages 14 and above
