Backstage scenes make this musical good fun
By John Nathan
This celebrity-filled panto is showbiz at its showiest, says John Nathan
Joy Sable gives the Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of the Nutcracker 4 stars, whilst the English National Ballet gets 3 stars
By Joy Sable
This tale of jealousy is a visual treat
Masses of great material, but where's the story?
The Royal Ballet classic is a Chanukah treat for the whole family, says our critic, Joy Sable
This show gives immersive theatre a bad name, says John Nathan
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This panto needs more oomph says John Nathan
Broadway star Rachel Izen is playing Scrooge in a London theatre - the first woman to take the role
By Keren David
This musical tale of teenage angst and deception doesn't completely convince John Nathan
This is a real festive treat, says Joy Sable
Miriam Margolyes is on superb form in this potential modern classic
Despite its age, the worry that makes this work a play for today is that of climate change, says John Nathan
Despite the performances, the play does not elevate above the mildly amusing, says John Nathan
Joy Sable reviews three ballets currently on at the Royal Opera House
This classic has an honesty that rejects every temptation to be sentimental, says John Nathan