Though contrived in parts, Shaan Sahota’s debut play about a British Sikh politician wrestling with his family and his desire to lead his party is an absolute blast. It’s anchored…
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Poor Clare at the Orange Tree Theatre review: this riches to rags fable is polished but tone deaf
by News Roomby News RoomThis turns out to be Francis (Freddy Carter), clean cut and preppy until he swaps his city garb for barefoot hessian and his lush bangs for a monkish tonsure. “Is…
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‘The stakes are higher this time’ – Welcome to The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
by News Roomby News RoomMinistry attempts to handle these issues with compassion, not seeking to alienate either side of these hidden rifts. The creators see it as a misguided fight over resources and recognition.…
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Michael Sheen plays the founder of the NHS in this fine, if patchy, crowd-pleaser
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Fleur East on stepping into Tina Turner’s shoes in the West End: ‘It’s an honour and a responsibility’
by News Roomby News RoomEXCLUSIVE: The London-born star says portraying the What’s Love Got To Do With It hit-maker, who overcame a traumatic past to become one of the greatest performers of all time,…
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The Merry Wives of Windsor at Shakespeare’s Globe: rare London revival is a treat
by News Roomby News RoomLed by George Fouracres at Falstaff this is full of zest
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Till the Stars Come Down at the Haymarket: uproariously fun and profoundly moving
by News Roomby News RoomBijan Sheibani’s production of Beth Steel’s play has lost none of its power as it returns to the West End
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Noughts & Crosses at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre: depressingly relevant
by News Roomby News RoomThis adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel feels timely and necessary, although the tone can be patronising
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Written in 1976 — after the pop-religious romps about Joseph and Jesus with Rice, and before the imperial phase of Cats and Phantom — Evita may be Lloyd Webber’s most…
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Wiley totally inhabits the part of a spinster seamstress in Lynn Nottage’s portrait of 1905 New York