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1,222 stories by "Arifa Akbar"

The Ophiolite review " a family at war over patriarch's dying wishes by Arifa Akbar

Theatro Technis, London In Philip de Voni's ambitious debut play, a clash over funeral rites exposes deep divisions in a British-Cypriot extended family Ancient Greek literature teems with c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:12am on February 5, 2026[SHARE]

Maggots review " tragic tale of a death undiscovered for more than a year by Arifa Akbar

Bush theatre, London Farah Najib's play tells the story of an isolated woman who dies at home and considers the community's responsibility The opening quote to Farah Najib's drama tells us t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 2:06pm on February 3, 2026[SHARE]

American Psycho review " yuppies making a killing offers a chilling origin story for our corrupt times by Arifa Akbar

Almeida theatre, LondonIn a bloody, brilliant, full circle Rupert Goold bows out as artistic director of the Almeida with a timely revival of the musical he first staged here in 2013 The ter…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:18pm on February 1, 2026[SHARE]

My Brother's a Genius review " neurodivergent twins' dreams take flight in poetry, grime and dance by Arifa Akbar

Playhouse, SheffieldTwo siblings growing up in a high-rise search for escape and liberation in this idiosyncratic and infectious drama with a beautiful script by Debris Stevenson Debris Stev…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42pm on February 1, 2026[SHARE]

The Tempest review " Tim Crouch's high-concept treatment roughs up the magic by Arifa Akbar

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London Some spells are cast by this show, in which the director stars as Prospero, but it wearingly replays the same tricks The Tempest seems like the perfect Shakes…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18am on January 30, 2026[SHARE]

A Grain of Sand review " a child's eye view of the horror in Gaza by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonBeguiling but deeply disturbing verbatim solo show is based on testimony of Gazan children and relates the confusion and tragedy of war Eleven-year-old Renad dreams of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:48am on January 26, 2026[SHARE]

Guess How Much I Love You? review " shattering portrait of a pregnancy in crisis by Arifa Akbar

Royal Court theatre, London Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo excel as a couple reeling from an ultrasound scan in Luke Norris's extraordinary play The trigger warnings are handed to us on a c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36am on January 23, 2026[SHARE]

Our Town review: Michael Sheen brings warmth and wit to a Welsh-set Our Town by Arifa Akbar

Thornton Wilder's classic American play is transposed for the inaugural production of National Theatre Wales. The result is heartfelt, though its emotional bite can feel uncertain A revival …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:01pm on January 21, 2026[SHARE]

I Do review " immersive hotel drama as wonderful as a real wedding day by Arifa Akbar

Malmaison hotel, LondonTheatregoers move from room to room as emotional messiness is laid bare with spirited bridesmaids, painful encounters and 'call it all off' nerves When isn't there big…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:02am on January 21, 2026[SHARE]

Safe Haven review " Kurds left on the sidelines of diplomat-driven drama by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonChris Bowers, a former British diplomat in Iraqi Kurdistan, brings authenticity but not enough human drama to his play about the 1991 Kurdish uprising This historical d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:31am on January 21, 2026[SHARE]

'To me, Lady Macbeth sounds like Tina Turner': the all-female musical mashup about to rock the RSC by Arifa Akbar

In All Is But Fantasy, the fates of Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra and more are given a thrilling twist by US writer, director and singer Whitney White. She talks about untimely deaths " an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06pm on January 20, 2026[SHARE]

Gerry & Sewell review " tragicomic search for a Newcastle United season ticket by Arifa Akbar

Aldwych theatre, LondonJamie Eastlake's play about two football fans mixes together song, dance, comedy and dark family drama, with incohesive results This tale of two hard-up reprobates in …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:02am on January 16, 2026[SHARE]

A Ghost in Your Ear review " truly terrifying 'headphone horror' by Arifa Akbar

Hampstead Theatre, LondonWith shades of MR James and Inside No 9 Jamie Armitage's innovative recording studio haunting is a good old-fashioned fairground-ride chiller The trigger warning at …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:48am on January 11, 2026[SHARE]

Orphans review " oddball hostage power play is a peculiar gem by Arifa Akbar

Jermyn Street theatre, LondonAn outstanding cast grapple with this revival of Lyle Kessler's 80s set drama but the play feels incomplete with too many threads remaining unresolved The quietl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:48am on January 11, 2026[SHARE]

High Noon review " Billy Crudup brings classic Hollywood western back with a bang by Arifa Akbar

Harold Pinter theatre, LondonCrudup and Denise Gough lead a tense adaptation that turns the film into a debate play whose McCarthy-era roots resonate powerfully today How do you turn a class…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:24pm on January 9, 2026[SHARE]

Woman in Mind review " play stands the test of time for its originality by Arifa Akbar

Duke of York's Theatre, London Sheridan Smith's disconsolate housewife seeks refuge in a fantasy world, in critique of the emptiness of married life Susan is not the first woman battling inn…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:32pm on January 6, 2026[SHARE]

The Rivals review " heady, flapper-ish revival is stylishly silly Christmas fun by Arifa Akbar

Orange Tree theatre, London Comedy's upper-class antics are transposed to 1920s Bath and bring a crowd-pleasing mix of anarchic spirit and silliness, though it slackens occasionally Richard …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:36am on January 4, 2026[SHARE]

The Highgate Vampire review " stranger-than-fiction events make for biting comedy by Arifa Akbar

Omnibus theatre, LondonSweet and funny show is based on rumoured vampire sightings in north London in the 1960s and 70s " though it could do with producing a few more goosebumps For a time i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:54am on December 23, 2025[SHARE]

A Boy Called Christmas review " Santa's origin story should have more wonder than this by Arifa Akbar

Chichester Festival theatreA musical adaptation of Matt Haig's children's book is visually delightful and heroically performed by Chichester Festival Youth Theatre but the songs are humdrum …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32am on December 21, 2025[SHARE]

Oh, Mary! review " US history lewdly revised as American Pie-grade comedy by Arifa Akbar

Trafalgar theatre, London Arriving from Broadway with much fanfare, Cole Escola's play about Mary Todd Lincoln is loaded with obvious jokes and squanders the talents of its cast Oh, my! Mar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:24pm on December 18, 2025[SHARE]

Christmas Day review " Sam Grabiner serves up gripping dinner-table debate by Arifa Akbar

Almeida theatre, London A north London Jewish family share a meal " and heated arguments " in this complex and courageous drama Stella Adler, the renowned actor and teacher of Yiddish origi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36am on December 17, 2025[SHARE]

Bah, hungry! Our theatre critic tucks into immersive banquets inspired by Charles Dickens and The Nutcracker by Arifa Akbar

Festive theatrical feasts serve audiences a slap-up dinner with their entertainment. But is what's on stage as appetising as what's on your plate? In west London, a line of smartly dressed t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:24am on December 14, 2025[SHARE]

The Playboy of the Western World review " Nicola Coughlan serves comedy and tragedy in pub drama by Arifa Akbar

Lyttelton theatre, LondonCoughlan plays a barmaid, alongside Derry Girls co-star Siobhán McSweeney, in JM Synge's 1907 classic Every woman loves a bad boy, or so the cliche goes. Here it …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48am on December 12, 2025[SHARE]

Into the Woods review " Brothers Grimm gloriously mashed up by Sondheim by Arifa Akbar

Bridge theatre, London Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairytale adventure follows its archetypal characters into real-world emotion, brilliantly drawn and sung Can Stephen Sondheim and …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:02am on December 12, 2025[SHARE]

Museum of Austerity review " a devastating reckoning with Britain's decade of neglect by Arifa Akbar

Young Vic theatre, LondonA powerful blend of VR, testimony and theatre exposes the human toll of benefit cuts " and asks what justice looks like in a new political era David Cameron did not …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:54am on December 11, 2025[SHARE]
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