John Nathan

Herbert Kretzmer: the lyrics and laughter live on

John Nathan pays tribute to the lyricist of Les Miserables, who died this week

Theatre review: Playing Sandwiches & Lady of Letters

Imelda Staunton shines in these latest monologues by Alan Bennett

Theatre review: Pippin

Small is beautiful for this flower-powered production

Theatre review: The Outside Dog & The Hand of God

Two beautifully observed monologues win five stars from John Nathan

Theatre review:Rose

Maureen Lipman gives a mesmerising performance in this online monologue

Review: West Side Story. The Jets, the Sharks, and the making of a classic

This book is full of nutty detail, says John Nathan

Theatre review: The Shrine & Bed Among The Lentils

Nicholas Hytner’s nimble response to the pandemic was to revive Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues, first for the BBC and now for his theatre

Theatre reviews: Beat the Devil and Sleepless, A Musical Romance

Live theatre is back, and these two very different productions prove its worth

Television review: Howard

Disney's documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman pays tribute to a talent cut short

Maureen Lipman: my new "hard left" role

John Nathan interviews Maureen Lipman and finds she's as funny and outspoken as ever

Review: Watching Rosie

A tale of confusion for Miriam Margolyes in lockdown

It will soon be time to conquer our many fears