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New play The Fever Syndrome explores why dysfunction is a family affair

Playwright Alexis Zegerman is walking in the shadow of giants like Arthur Miller with this vivid drama

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New play The Fever Syndrome explores why dysfunction is a family affair

Award-winning film describes how the US smuggled high-ranking Nazis into the country during WW2

Award-winning film describes how the US smuggled high-ranking Nazis into the country during WW2

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A heroic Mamet revival: The Woods theatre review

A heroic Mamet revival: The Woods theatre review

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The man who kept British theatre alive during the pandemic

The man who kept British theatre alive during the pandemic

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Where the Royal Court's report went wrong

Adding oversight may ruin the work of playwrights, says John Nathan

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March 10, 2022 13:19

Where the Royal Court's report went wrong

Theatre review: The Merchant of Venice

A reluctant Shylock in a racist world

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March 10, 2022 12:51

A scene from The Merchant Of Venice by William Shakespeare @ Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe. Directed by Abigail Graham. (Opening 02-03-2022) ©Tristram Kenton 02-22 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com

Welcome back, Bad Jews

A controversial hit comedy will return to the West End seven years after it was first shown

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March 10, 2022 11:25

Welcome back, Bad Jews

Theatre Review: Our Generation

Tells like teen spirit

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March 3, 2022 17:21

Our Generation by Blythe, , play by Alecky Blythe, Director - Daniel Evans, Set Designer - Vicki Mortimer, Costume Designer - Kinnetia Isidore, Video Designer - Akhila Krishnan, Lighting Designer - Zoe Spurr, Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, London, UK, Credit: 2022, Credit: Johan Persson

Theatre review: The Collaboration

What happened when Andy Warhol met Jean-Michel Basquiat,

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February 25, 2022 13:32

Theatre review: The Collaboration

Is it time to cancel the Merchant of Venice?

The Jewish director of a new production of Shakespeare's problem play says it’s a chance to talk about Jew hate - but others disagree

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February 24, 2022 12:21

Is it time to cancel the Merchant of Venice?

Theatre review: The Forest

This play is strictly for men

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February 17, 2022 11:57

The Forest By Florian Zeller Translated by Christopher Hampton Directed by Jonathan Kent Creative Team DESIGNER : ANNA FLEISCHLE LIGHTING : HUGH VANSTONE SOUND : ISOBEL WALLER-BRIDGE CASTING : LOTTE HINES DESIGN ASSOCIATE AND COSTUME CO-DESIGNER : JASMINE SWAN Cast MILLIE BRADY SILAS CARSON ANGEL COULBY FINBAR LYNCH PAUL MCGANN GINA MCKEE SAKUNTALA RAMANEE TOBY STEPHENS EDDIE TOLL Hamstead Theatre 5th February 2022 ©The Other Richard

Theatre review: Wuthering Heights

Don't fear this adaptation of a classic

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February 11, 2022 04:02

Theatre review: Wuthering Heights

Theatre review: Doubt. A Parable.

This revival seems fresh in view of current events

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February 3, 2022 16:42

Credit: Johan Persson

Theatre review: Thrill Me - The Leopold & Loeb Story

Gripping and forensic, it serves up everything you could possibly want from an evening at the theatre

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January 31, 2022 10:23

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Theatre review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

This is a juke box musical on steroids but it fails to move John Nathan

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January 21, 2022 10:18

Theatre review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Is antisemitism why so many in the theatre world love The Merchant of Venice?

I've yet to see a production that even acknowledges what it feels like for Jews to watch the play

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January 19, 2022 14:34

Is antisemitism why so many in the theatre world love The Merchant of Venice?

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