Theatre review: BetrayalThis Pinter classic sparks nostalgia for the days when we were free to love and hurt each otherBy John Nathan1 min read
'What did I learn in my many years at JFS? Nothing'Comedian Ian Stone's new book is about his love of Arsenal, and the band Jam- and his schooldays at JFS.By Nathan Abrams2 min read
Herbert Kretzmer: the lyrics and laughter live onJohn Nathan pays tribute to the lyricist of Les Miserables, who died this weekBy John Nathan2 min read
Theatre review: The Last Five YearsThis timeslip romance between a Jewish man and his non-Jewish partner is bittersweet2 min read
Theatre review: Playing Sandwiches & Lady of LettersImelda Staunton shines in these latest monologues by Alan BennettBy John Nathan2 min read
Theatre review: The Outside Dog & The Hand of GodTwo beautifully observed monologues win five stars from John NathanBy John Nathan2 min read
Theatre review:RoseMaureen Lipman gives a mesmerising performance in this online monologueBy John Nathan1 min read
Theatre review: The Shrine & Bed Among The LentilsNicholas Hytner’s nimble response to the pandemic was to revive Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues, first for the BBC and now for his theatreBy John Nathan2 min read
Theatre reviews: Beat the Devil and Sleepless, A Musical RomanceLive theatre is back, and these two very different productions prove its worthBy John Nathan2 min read
Maureen Lipman: my new "hard left" roleJohn Nathan interviews Maureen Lipman and finds she's as funny and outspoken as everBy John Nathan3 min read
Jew Talkin' to Me? Comedy at a distanceWhat do comics do when stand up has shut down? Create a new show, that's whatBy Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon and Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon 1 min read
Carl Reiner: The calm centre of a generation of geniusesOne of the comic greats, Carl Reiner, died this week. John Nathan pays tribute.By John Nathan2 min read
Fighting for the future of live theatreLeading figures of the theatre world tell John Nathan about the crisis they are facing - and how they plan to reopen when it is possibleBy John Nathan5 min read