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Cinderella review – festive fairytale adds a sprinkling of socialism
Our heroine is a straight-talker who is not bothered about the ball but still finds romance in Annie Siddons’ lively musical version
Chris Wiegand
29, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM
Cinderella review – pop-powered Hammersmith panto looks sharp
Vikki Stone’s playful fairytale is staged with fabulous costumes and high-energy songs but falls short of delirious comedy
Chris Wiegand
26, Nov, 2023 @10:13 AM
The Lightbulb Princess review – sparkling electrickery for kids
Sarah Punshon’s Christmas story for over-fours is about the importance of making – and saving – electricity
Chris Wiegand
24, Nov, 2023 @2:51 PM
The Snow Queen review – flurry of fun needs more sense of adventure
Working best as an origin story, this new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale is poignant but lacks danger
Chris Wiegand
23, Nov, 2023 @4:30 PM
Hamilton review – revolutionary musical hits the road with a blazing new cast
The new tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster is delivered by an outstanding ensemble
Chris Wiegand
22, Nov, 2023 @11:11 AM
Dancefloor disaster: Ayelen Parolin masters the choreography of comedy
The show must go on for the trio of hapless performers in Parolin’s new production Zonder, which finds the funny side in failure
Chris Wiegand
20, Nov, 2023 @2:37 PM
‘We’re so lucky to have met her’: Anna Scher’s former students on their lessons in drama and life
Anna Scher, who has died aged 78, gave acting classes to countless young people at her north London theatre school. Gary Kemp, Jake Wood, Winsome Pinnock, Trevor Laird and Ricardo P Lloyd recall a remarkable teacher
Interviews by Chris Wiegand
13, Nov, 2023 @6:51 PM
Hot Orange review – hoop dreams and true love in bittersweet teen drama
Amal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai’s play for over-13s touchingly evokes two friends’ passions and pressures
Chris Wiegand
10, Nov, 2023 @4:14 PM
Sheridan Smith to star in Rufus Wainwright musical Opening Night
Ivo van Hove will direct the West End production based on John Cassavetes’ 1977 film about theatre
Chris Wiegand
10, Nov, 2023 @12:12 PM
Regent’s Park Open Air theatre appoints Drew McOnie as artistic director
McOnie – who choreographed Jesus Christ Superstar, On the Town and Carousel – takes over from Tim Sheader
Chris Wiegand
09, Nov, 2023 @10:40 AM
The Box of Delights review – the RSC makes merry with Masefield’s fantasy
This is a well-crafted, brilliantly acted version of John Masefield’s classic novel about an orphan who travels through time
Chris Wiegand
09, Nov, 2023 @10:32 AM
Lizzie review – ferocious rock opera revisits 1892 double murder case
Strong voices, polished direction and pop choreography boost this uneven account of Lizzie Borden, accused of killing her father and stepmother
Chris Wiegand
03, Nov, 2023 @11:21 AM
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