In an outstanding year for London theatre, our judging panel have picked out the most remarkable performances and productions. The choices reflect the explosion of young talent emerging alongside theatre grandees who are at the top of their game... more
At 80, Stephen Sondheim is more popular than ever, with new productions of two of his musicals, concerts that sold out in hours and a Prom on Saturday.... more
Three major productions with a black lead actor are playing to packed houses in London. The days of token casting may finally be over, says Nosheen Iqbal.... more
His first career in So Solid Crew resulted in a number one single and a prison sentence. Eight years on, Ashley Walters is a fêted BBC actor about to appear at the Royal Court... more
Ancient relics and a dusty fedora - Bonekickers is a new BBC series in which a very English hero digs up treasure and treachery in Britain's own backyard.... more
A Polish immigrant is subjected to racism by an old West Indian man in the latest play by Kwame Kwei-Armah. 'People have short memories,' says the writer.... more
Shakespeare has never been more popular, but in the first of three major productions of the Danish tragedy, David Tennant has a fight on his hands.... more
Geoffrey Streatfeild's performance of Henry V isn't quite strong enough to hold everything together. More square bashing is needed before the London transfer. ... more
Kenneth Branagh is definitely not a magical film-maker and his remake of As You Like It rarely catches fire as one of Shakespeare's most popular plays should.
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