Carnage celebrates an old-fashioned, underrated cinematic pleasure: the chance to see an ensemble cast of fine actors sparring with each other, and at the top of their game... more
Billy Elliot was the toast of New York as Sir Elton John's musical picked up 10 Tony Awards, spearheading a triumphant night for British theatre... more
It's not just the ultra-modern add-ons to JB Priestley's deeply traditional play Time and The Conways that are currently causing surprise at the National Theatre... more
From the writer of Art and starring Ralph Fiennes, Tamsin Greig, Janet McTeer and Ken Stott, God of Carnage should be a polished comedy, says Nick Curtis in his preview.... more
Director Matthew Warchus is juggling a £12.5m budget, a cast of 50 and the biggest show the West End has seen. The Lord of the Rings just has to work on stage, he says.... more