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The Dark Philosophers, Traverse - Review

25.08.11
Edinburgh Theatre: The Dark Philosophers is an ebullient riff on the life and works of the late Welsh writer Gwyn Thomas... more

The Globe Mysteries, Shakespeare's Globe - review

11.08.11
The Globe Mysteries condenses the Bible story in a style characterised by vibrant rhythms and fiery, funny irreverence... more

The leads in Much Ado About Nothing have splendid rapport

27.05.11
There's much ado in London theatre at the moment but it must be about something. Why else would this Elizabethan rom-com, Much Ado About Nothing, boast two openings in the same week? ... more

Mark Selby's triple bid is lifted by the memory of a master

07.01.11
Paul Hunter will be at the forefront of the snooker player's mind when he begins the defence of his title at Wembley on Sunday... more

RSC settle into the Roundhouse

15.12.10
The RSC have settled in well at the Camden Roundhouse. With a range of productions on offer, the company of 44 actors are playing 228 roles... more

Coming of age in the cold with The Fahrenheit Twins

20.11.09
As the dark nights beckon, it's oddly comforting to be transported to one of Earth’s coldest places with The Fahrenheit Twins.... more

Troilus and Cressida is not fit for heroes

24.07.09
When Troilus and Cressidea is done well, the piece is riveting. Unfortunately, this lacklustre offering is not done well.... more

Nocturnal is ready for Hollywood

23.04.09
Much is stylish in Lyndsey Turner's taut production of Nocturnal, not least Matthew Walker's terrific animations.... more

Vine raring to go after a year of injury misery

17.03.09
Football: Rowan Vine is set to make his long-awaited return for Queens Park Rangers against Swansea ... more

Keeping the dream alive

22.05.08
Jonathan Munby's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream may not be one to remember in the morning but is pleasant while it lasts.... more

Beauty in unexpected places

17.12.07
This Beauty and the Beast production is ticklish enough to make everyone giggle, even if you occasionally wish it delivered more wonder or bigger laughs.... more

Superior family fare

10.12.07
Superior family friendly fare that doesn't include the words "it's behind you" takes the form of Beauty and the Beast at the Lyric... more

A great lover's labour is lost

12.11.07
Carol Ann Duffy's failure to offer a cogent reason for rewriting Casanova as a woman, leaves the project looking like little more than an attention-grabbing gimmick.... more

Pacifism with a punch

25.04.07
The second double-bill of the Young Vic's Big Brecht Fest is an uneven match. Orla O'Loughlin's How Much Is Your Iron? provides all the value, while Senora Carrar's Rifles is rather dull.... more

A hair-raising adventure

14.12.06
It's been an action-packed year for rapidly rising Cornish innovators Kneehigh and now they have produced this immensely enjoyable alternative Christmas show, Rapunzel.... more


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