She plays a “dumb blonde” who confounds her critics, and Sheridan Smith today confirmed that musical stars can hold their own in the drama stakes... more
Grandage’s visual conception, designed by Christopher Oram, skilfully suggests the claustrophobic space on board an 18th-century man-of-war in Billy Budd.... more
After the triumphant opening of his Twelfth Night last night, the Donmar’s artistic director tells how the play has been as good as therapy for him... more
Not for many years has there been a more exciting invasion of London's commercial theatre world than Ivanov's launch in triumph by Michael Grandage.... more
Michael Grandage has transformed the Donmar into a theatrical powerhouse. Now he explains why he's offering Dench, Law and Branagh in the West End for only a tenner.... more
Trevor Nunn scores a direct hit with his production of Checkov's The Seagull, which owes much of its devastating impact to Romola Garai who stars as would-be actress Nina.... more
Ian McKellen's performance as King Lear in Trevor Nunn's gaudy production keeps you on the edge of your seat but is rarely moving, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more
Rhys Ifans stars in the title role in Patrick Marber's Don Juan In Soho, which gives the worst sex-addict in theatrical history a ravishing, thoroughly modern make-over.... more
Michael Grandage, director of the Donmar, has scored another hit with Frost/Nixon. But, he says, every new production leaves his playhouse standing on a knife-edge.... more
Patrick Swayze's legions of fans will no doubt have the time of their lives seeing him in the flesh in Guys and Dolls, but lovers of musical theatre are unlikely to be impressed.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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