Medea at the National Theatre
Staging Greek tragedy in the 21st century is often a difficult task. The formal aspects…
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The Crucible at The Old Vic
One can’t exactly look forward to seeing Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, The Crucible; not with…
Great Britain at the National Theatre
As the title might suggest, Richard Bean’s riotous new play has set its sights on…
Daytona
Set entirely in an elderly Jewish couple’s apartment in 1980s Brooklyn, New York, and initially…
Wonderland at Hampstead Theatre
Director Edward Hall marks the 30th anniversary of the miners’ strike with Beth Steel’s momentous…
Hobson’s Choice
Mark Benton is a funny guy. I don’t think he could help it if he…
Mr Burns at the Almeida
US playwright Anne Washburn’s “post-electric” play will not leave you cold. Classic theatre lovers are…
Hotel at the National Theatre
Polly Stenham is one of Britain’s fresh, young playwrights. In 2008 she became the youngest…
Bakersfield Mist
I rather like a swift 80-minuter at the theatre. Not only are you done in…
Closer Than Ever
Closer Than Ever at the Jermyn Street Theatre is a remarkable and thoroughly enjoyable evening…
All My Sons
All My Sons is the 10th play by the prolific Arthur Miller and one of…
The Pajama Game
Sir Richard Eyre’s production of The Pajama Game is currently showing at The Shaftesbury Theatre,…