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Political theatre

With playhouses closed, it took American politics to provide on-screen drama, says our theatre critic John Nathan

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 9: In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) – lead manager for the impeachment speaks on the first day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on February 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. House impeachment managers will make the case that Trump was “singularly responsible” for the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol and he should be convicted and barred from ever holding public office again. (Photo by congress.gov via Getty Images)

Theatre review: Good Grief

Theatre review: Good Grief

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Television review: Pretend It's a City

Television review: Pretend It's a City

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Theatre review: Public Domain

Theatre review: Public Domain

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A dramatic president didn’t inspire great theatre

Trump's legacy was hardly one of artistic inspiration, writes John Nathan

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January 22, 2021 15:50

US President Donald Trump speaks before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on January 20, 2021. - President Trump travels to his Mar-a-Lago golf club residence in Palm Beach, Florida, and will not attend the inauguration for President-elect Joe Biden. (Photo by ALEX EDELMAN / AFP) (Photo by ALEX EDELMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Morpurgo is right to ‘cancel’ the Merchant of Venice

Children need to be protected against Jew hatred, even when it comes from Shakespeare

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January 6, 2021 15:57

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Michael Morpurgo attends the "Waiting For Anya" Gala Screening at Vue Leicester Square on February 12, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

TV review: The New Black (Shababnik)

It's a shame about the jokes in this new Israeli series,says John Nathan

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December 31, 2020 10:32

TV review: The New Black (Shababnik)

Theatre review: The Dumb Waiter

There's plenty of mirth and menace in this Pinter revival

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December 11, 2020 13:15

Theatre review: The Dumb Waiter

Theatre review: S-27

A streaming of a play about genocide in Cambodia is well worth watching, says John Nathan

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December 3, 2020 15:02

Theatre review: S-27

Theatre review: Rent

This revival is right for now, says John Nathan

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November 27, 2020 10:31

Theatre review: Rent

Chagall’s magical curtain finds a new home

As the Bristol Old Vic announces a revival of a play about Marc Chagall, the artist's enormous stage curtain for The Magic Flute is sold at auction in New York

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November 19, 2020 15:18

Chagall’s magical curtain finds a new home

Theatre review: Crave

Sarah Kane's play is an excellent choice for a pandemic revival, says John Nathan

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November 6, 2020 11:21

Theatre review: Crave

Theatre review: Nine Lives

A play about a refugee's life in the UK is moving and well performed

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October 29, 2020 12:15

Theatre review: Nine Lives

Theatre review: Betrayal

This Pinter classic sparks nostalgia for the days when we were free to love and hurt each other

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October 22, 2020 14:21

Theatre review: Betrayal

Herbert Kretzmer: the lyrics and laughter live on

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

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October 15, 2020 12:28

Herbert Kretzmer: the lyrics and laughter live on

Theatre review: Playing Sandwiches & Lady of Letters

Imelda Staunton shines in these latest monologues by Alan Bennett

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October 1, 2020 12:53

Theatre review: Playing Sandwiches & Lady of Letters

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