Upstairs at the Gatehouse, LondonTo help her digest the grief of her mother’s death, a woman conjures the celebrity cook in this show written by Emily Rose SimonsA musical about Nigella La…
Hampstead theatre, LondonA first love is rekindled on stage and off in Sarah Ruhl’s metatheatrical romance and farcical send-up of hammy old musicalsIt doesn’t take long for the protagon…
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonDeft production follows six friends as they morph from truth-blurting children into weary midlifers in effortless and capable performancesRead Virginia Woolf’s…
In this week's newsletter: From singers to YouTube stars and TV hosts, more famous faces are treading the boards. Some insiders think it's killing the industry, but for others it opens up th…
Charing Cross theatre, London Carmel Owen's ambitious musical follows the impressionist's regrets back to his early adventures in art and his first marriage As its title suggests, this music…
The Coronet theatre, LondonJapanese company Chiten abandon naturalism for rhythmic dialogue and highly stylised movements " but there is much invention to admire Dostoevsky wrote his 1866 no…
Bridewell theatre, LondonThomas Klingenstein's account of the formidable Kate Chase's political plotting during the civil war has dense dialogue and a limited scope 'Sometimes she understand…
Shakespeare's Globe, LondonMeticulous direction and an excellent cast bring to life the story of Geppetto and the puppet he crafts from wood 'Fast is FUN!" bellows Pinocchio as he tears abou…
Polka theatre, LondonThis spellbinding adaptation uses a bulging dramatic toolbox of clever effects and manages to be both epic and intimate Some children's books " simple stories from famil…
In this week's newsletter: Live performances offering authentic human connection are drawing crowds to the stage, as AI-driven drivel worms its way into other creative industries Last year, …
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The theatre producer on growing up, living in a pub, and fundraising for World AIDS day
Rowan Atkinson was among the comedians raising money for the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals
Taking part in non zero one's interactive theatre show is an interesting but unsettling experience, says Lucinda Everett
Lucinda Everett reviews Hello/Goodbye at the Hampstead Theatre
The Unicorn's Christmas show favours storytelling over special effects - and is all the better for it, says Lucinda Everett
A shaky turn from Dallas star Linda Gray can't spoil this fun take on Cinderella, says Lucinda Everett
We choose the most magical theatre, panto and dance to see with the family this Christmas
Lucinda Everett talks to Phil Porter, who has written a play about Christmas Eve in no-man's land
Bertie Carvel tells Lucinda Everett about his journey from role-playing teen to star of Danny Boyle's Babylon
Set designer Anthony McDonald speaks about tackling Mozart's less well-known opera
Armed guards, yacht parties, and the giggles: what happened when Kevin Spacey took Richard III on a world tour
Only the chorus shines, says Lucinda Everett
This play satirises the social lows of the Seventies with wicked proficiency but ultimately flounders, says Lucinda Everett