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The Hypochondriac review – Molière malady comedy played for big laughs
It takes a while to get going but when it hits its straps, thanks to the cast’s skilful handling of farce, Sarah Tipple’s production from the Roger McGough translation becomes genuinely funny
Nick Ahad
06, Oct, 2023 @11:29 AM
Laura Waldren wins Papatango new writing prize for Some Demon
The playwright and actor’s debut drama about life on an eating disorder unit will have its world premiere at the Arcola theatre in London next summer
Chris Wiegand
05, Oct, 2023 @2:56 PM
As it turns 60, the National Theatre must balance past and present | Michael Billington
The NT has a civic duty to revive woefully neglected plays from the world repertory. Doing so will make modern drama stronger
Michael Billington
05, Oct, 2023 @1:04 PM
Rosie Jones: Triple Threat review – sly gags delivered with a wicked grin
The comedian launches her campaign to become a national treasure with a show that has charm, smut, irony and laughs in equal measure
Brian Logan
05, Oct, 2023 @12:24 PM
‘Deeply shocked’ National Theatre Wales may close in six months after funding cut
The Arts Council of Wales has withdrawn its long-term financial support of the English-language theatre company
Chris Wiegand
05, Oct, 2023 @10:48 AM
A Voyage Round My Father review – Rupert Everett brings soft focus to John Mortimer’s play
Richard Eyre’s production of the father-and-son drama has some strong performances but is too light to really probe the play’s plaintive depths
Arifa Akbar
04, Oct, 2023 @10:00 PM
Trigger warnings are a gift when I’m writing for the stage | Letter
Letters: Issuing audience guidance allows playwrights to tackle challenging material head-on, writes Jamie Hale
04, Oct, 2023 @5:11 PM
These Demons review – sisters under siege in a haunted house
Rachel Bellman explores Jewish exorcisms and rebellion in this darkly funny, psychological play
Arifa Akbar
04, Oct, 2023 @1:15 PM
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding review – wildly entertaining but overstuffed
The Harlem-set comedy drama is a delightful ode and visual feast, but efforts to cover too much ground are a hindrance
Gloria Oladipo
04, Oct, 2023 @2:30 AM
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends review – merrily they roll along
A cleverly cast tribute, featuring Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and Bonnie Langford, reflects on the passing of time with comedy and melancholy
Claire Armitstead
03, Oct, 2023 @11:01 PM
Peter Wilson obituary
Leading West End producer who took over the Theatre Royal in Norwich in 1992 and completely transformed its fortunes
Michael Coveney
03, Oct, 2023 @8:02 PM
Mean Girls musical to be staged in London on film’s 20th anniversary
The Broadway hit, written by Tina Fey and now on its second North American tour, will open at the Savoy in June
Chris Wiegand
03, Oct, 2023 @10:17 AM
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