This drama misses the chance to dig deep
By John Nathan
Folk music is the focus for this absorbing play
A debate over the casting of non-Jews in Jewish roles has hit centre stage
It’s been another tough year for theatre, says John Nathan but when doors opened there was much to love
Everyone should see this piece of political theatre, says John Nathan
This Kit Cat Cabaret breaks the mould
Philip Pullman's book is brought to the stage in an astonishing act of story-telling
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By Maureen Lipman
He was the composer’s composer — and actors would do anything to be in one of his shows
The composer and lyricist was matchless in his invention and peerless in his field
John Nathan loves Zadie Smith's up-dated version of a Canterbury Tale
Royal Court Theatre apologised earlier this month for using a Jewish stereotype in a play
By Felix Pope
An abundance of errors makes this hugely disappointing book a real missed opportunity
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A thrilling adaptation comes to the West End at last
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