John Nathan

Review: The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner is adapted from a best-selling novel. But does it work on stage?

A wooden hero and an unsung musical delight

Theatre review: LUV

The Buckland Theatre Company have unearthed a satire on, not politics, religion or sex, but love writes John Nathan

Trump’s people and a tale of frozen fish

Buried Child

Review: After October

Family distractions

School of Rock

School of Rock is Lloyd Webber back on form

Reviews: King Lear

Two very different Lears descend from power

Review: The Last Five Years

The perfect show for a last date

Review: Dead Funny

Unhappy marriages unravel in comedy tropes and songs

Theatre review: The Dresser

The backstage helper steals the show, says John Nathan

Theatre review: Ragtime

An ambitious and exhausting production

Sophie Okonedo: On her way from Wembley

John Nathan traces the rise from humble beginnings of a great British actor