Majestic theatre, New YorkA standout turn from Jessica Vosk, taking on the Bette Midler role, isn’t enough to turn a much-loved movie into a legitimate stage showGarry Marshall’s 1988 fi…
Swan theatre, Stratford-Upon-AvonGatiss is part Hitler, part Scrooge, part Trump in Seán Linnen’s circus-like production for the RSCBertolt Brecht’s comic grotesque parable for Hitler 
Fauci was joined by actor Jesse Eisenberg and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer in reading for DC Climate WeekWhen Anthony Fauci put on a pair of sunglasses, the hall erupted in cheers and a…
Antony and Cleopatra? Exhausting. Lear? Magnificent but flawed. Hamlet? Limitless. For Shakespeare’s birthday, the Guardian’s former theatre critic ranks all the plays***35 Continue read…
Adaptation of Stephen Merchant’s 2019 film about WWE champ Saraya-Jade Bevis ‘will be an absolute blast’, says one of the film’s stars, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ JohnsonStephen Merchantâ…
Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New YorkRabbit Hole writer David Lindsay-Abaire takes on a list of modern American conflicts in a fun, if ultimately underdeveloped, comedy dramaPlaywright David L…
Royal Court theatre, London Yousef Sweid shows wit and charm as he tackles his divorce and custody battle, while the larger struggle closes in around himThis is not a political show, Yousef …
An interest in spiritualism drew the escapologist and the Sherlock Holmes author together but, as actor-playwright Haig’s drama Magic shows, also threw them into conflictIt’s the questio…
George Hall, who has died aged 101, was an extraordinary life force – a composer, performer, teacher, director and raconteur, with an encyclopedic knowledge of cabaret and musical theatre.…
Nederlander Theatre, New YorkApple’s spoofy musical comedy series makes a natural leap to the stage but often struggles to bring much that feels new to the materialThere are countless exam…
Melbourne international comedy festivalThis show is an extended metaphor about modern capitalism told through a young boy's battle with a sentient shopping mall. If that sounds weird, that's…
The gently offbeat comedian is a beloved presence on Australian TV, but he's now relocated to New York and made his first Hollywood film. He reflects on 'a big time of growing up' Get our we…
Royal Opera House, LondonIncredible physical facility is married to expressive lyricism in this triple bill by the Royal Ballet's ever adventurous resident choreographer. You never know what…
Dazzling performer, brilliant writer, maddening perfectionist, Easter Egg hunt maestro … on the 10th anniversary of Wood's death, those who knew her best celebrate the shy introvert who re…
Abbey, DublinAn unnamed narrator recollects a 1970s childhood of institutional brutality and sectarianism in this allusive memory play Language is twisted and slippery in Frank McGuinness di…
Todd Haimes Theatre, New YorkRose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara are comic gems in a pitch-perfect revival that sparkles like champagne Fallen Angels has appeared only twice on Broadway since its st…
Richmond theatre, LondonArchive footage and fresh commentary shed light on the craft and chaos of interrogating big names such as OJ Simpson and Donald Trump What are these shows, in which v…
Traverse theatre, EdinburghJess Brodie's monologue about life on the brink of parenthood is both witty and gripping There are few transitions in life more profound than becoming a parent. Ou…
Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committee Sexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit is persistent and under-reported,…
Nadia Fall calls for bold thinking as she announces new shows including anti-Trump version of Thelma & Louise Theatres facing financial difficulty can only prosper by "programming their …
Old Vic theatre, LondonDirector Clint Dyer brings a fresh political focus to Ken Kesey's story of disempowerment but the relentless misogyny of the text feels retrograde When Randle P McMurp…
The Stand Comedy Club, GlasgowThe northerner finds the funny in banalities with this raucous compendium of all-in-it-together bants Phil Ellis has been watching Netflix specials, and has not…
Shaftesbury theatre, LondonTwenty years since its West End debut, the sweetly subversive musical returns with a few tweaks and a lot of heart The trigger warning "puppet nudity" does not beg…
Tony award-winning actor will play lead role of Judith Bliss in Noël Coward's comedy at Wyndham's theatre in London Christine Baranski is to make her West End debut alongside Richard E Gr…
'If we celebrate the impact of physical storytelling, we must acknowledge the artists behind it,' says Equity body, calling out the lack of movement categories in major awards Choreographers…