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Carl Reiner: The calm centre of a generation of geniuses

One of the comic greats, Carl Reiner, died this week. John Nathan pays tribute.

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Carl Reiner: The calm centre of a generation of geniuses

The limitations of Shakespeare

The limitations of Shakespeare

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My garden’s surprise visitors

My garden’s surprise visitors

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A new film version of Fiddler? I can’t wait!!!!

A new film version of Fiddler? I can’t wait!!!!

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Fighting for the future of live theatre

Leading figures of the theatre world tell John Nathan about the crisis they are facing - and how they plan to reopen when it is possible

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May 27, 2020 11:18

Fighting for the future of live theatre

TV review: Autonomies

This six part thriller imagines a two-state Israel - but not divided the way you think it might be

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May 21, 2020 11:41

TV review: Autonomies

Theatre review: The Encounter

This production shows how to stream theatre, says John Nathan

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May 14, 2020 15:02

Theatre review: The Encounter

The essence we miss when theatre is filmed

Filmed versions of theatre performances are now going mainstream. But what do we lose?

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May 6, 2020 18:09

The essence we miss when theatre is filmed

A fateful voyage for a ship full of refugees

A radio adaptation by Tom Stoppard casts light on a fateful journey

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May 2, 2020 23:21

A fateful voyage for a ship full of refugees

Theatre review: Tiger Country

A NHS play from 2011 feels very out-dated, says John Nathan

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April 26, 2020 12:48

A soft Shylock and powerful Portia from 2015

Theatre critic John Nathan watches an RSC production of The Merchant of Venice from 2015 online

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April 21, 2020 18:17

A soft Shylock and powerful Portia from 2015

TV review: Unorthodox

This series about a young woman's flight from the Satmar community is utterly binge-worthy says John Nathan

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April 7, 2020 14:55

TV review: Unorthodox

Two virtual trips to Moscow and Amsterdam

It's still possible to see theatre performances during lockdown, says John Nathan

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April 2, 2020 16:42

Two virtual trips to Moscow and Amsterdam

The comfort and connection of live theatre

Our theatre critic reflects on the productions that have meant the most to him

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March 30, 2020 09:26

The comfort and connection of live theatre

Theatre review: Blithe Spirit

Jennifer Saunders' performance as medium Madame Arcati may be the comic performance of the year, says John Nathan

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March 12, 2020 15:59

Theatre review: Blithe Spirit

Amazon's 'Hunters' hinders our efforts to tell the story of the Shoah

A gruesome game of human chess that is depicted as having taken place at Auschwitz is pure fiction - while the show presents itself as a 'true story'

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February 28, 2020 12:46

Amazon's 'Hunters' hinders our efforts to tell the story of the Shoah

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