The approach to storytelling is simple yet subtle, and the result is a clever, witty and reassuringly warm family show from Beasts and Beauties... more
From posh panto to burlesque, London is full of festive entertainment. Here are a dozen shows that should entice children — and adults — into the theatre.... more
Clive Rowe squeezes into the dame's dress at Hackney Empire, Elton John returns to the O2 and Angelika Kirchschlager hits the high notes in Hansel and Gretel.... more
A production of Cinderella aimed at children has cut a scene in which a character is called a "fat bitch" after shocked audience members walked out during previews... more
The fusion of ancient and modern strikes all the right notes in a dynamically acted production of The Revenger's Tragedy, says Nicholas de Jongh. ... more
British artists achieved success across the board in the nominations for the 61st annual Tony awards. British playwright Tom Stoppard received 10 nominations, including Best Play.
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The National certainly knows how to spot a festive family hit and this adaptation of the Whitbread Award-winning children's book Coram Boy is a Christmas cracker. ... more
The 2006 season of festive family entertainment kicks off with Watership Down. But there's a distinct lack of bunnification in this frustratingly impressionistic adaptation, says Fiona Mountford.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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