
The Punchbowl
When I arrived at the salubriously appointed Punchbowl in Mayfair, various thoughts ran through my…
When I arrived at the salubriously appointed Punchbowl in Mayfair, various thoughts ran through my…
In his final season as artistic director of the National Theatre, it’s as if Nick…
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For a pair of plays often described as Shakespeare’s single greatest achievement, the Henry IV…
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‘If music be the food of love, play on.’ Probably Shakespeare’s greatest comedy – and…