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Reykjavik at Hampstead Theatre – review

Reykjavik at Hampstead Theatre – review

<em>Jack Absolute Flies Again</em> at the National – first look photos

Jack Absolute Flies Again at the National – first look photos

National Theatre announces new shows including <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> and <em>Blues for an Alabama Sky</em>

National Theatre announces new shows including Much Ado About Nothing and Blues for an Alabama Sky

Theatre By The Lake announces 2022 season including <em>The Borrowers</em>, <em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> and more

Theatre By The Lake announces 2022 season including The Borrowers, One Man, Two Guvnors and more

Hull Truck Theatre reveals cast and creative team for Richard Bean's <em>71 Coltman Street</em>

Hull Truck Theatre reveals cast and creative team for Richard Bean's 71 Coltman Street

Hull Truck Theatre's 50th anniversary season to include new Richard Bean world premiere

Hull Truck Theatre's 50th anniversary season to include new Richard Bean world premiere

Dominic Dromgoole and Richard Bean team up on <em>Folio</em> film

Dominic Dromgoole and Richard Bean team up on Folio film

National Theatre to stage 'a musical-a-year going forward' as it plans for post-pandemic world

National Theatre to stage 'a musical-a-year going forward' as it plans for post-pandemic world

The National Theatre's <em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> on YouTube is a triumphant reminder of why theatre matters – and one million people agree

The National Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors on YouTube is a triumphant reminder of why theatre matters – and one million people agree

Watch National Theatre's <em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> with James Corden for free here

Watch National Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors with James Corden for free here

National Theatre productions to be streamed for free on YouTube

National Theatre productions to be streamed for free on YouTube

<em>Jack Absolute Flies Again</em> at the National Theatre full casting announced

Jack Absolute Flies Again at the National Theatre full casting announced

Vinay Patel and <em>The Book Thief</em> to feature in the Octagon Theatre's reopening season

Vinay Patel and The Book Thief to feature in the Octagon Theatre's reopening season

James McAvoy in <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em> among NT Live broadcast shows for 2020

James McAvoy in Cyrano de Bergerac among NT Live broadcast shows for 2020

Review: <em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> (Derby Theatre)

Review: One Man, Two Guvnors (Derby Theatre)

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> at Derby and Hornchurch casting announced

One Man, Two Guvnors at Derby and Hornchurch casting announced

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> at New Wolsey Theatre and Nuffield Southampton Theatres cast announced

One Man, Two Guvnors at New Wolsey Theatre and Nuffield Southampton Theatres cast announced

Kate Tempest, Neil Gaiman, Roy Williams, Clint Dyer, Tony Kushner and <em>My Brilliant Friend</em> in new NT season

Kate Tempest, Neil Gaiman, Roy Williams, Clint Dyer, Tony Kushner and My Brilliant Friend in new NT season

National Theatre Live to celebrate 10th anniversary with outdoor and encore screenings

National Theatre Live to celebrate 10th anniversary with outdoor and encore screenings

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> to be adapted into a film?

One Man, Two Guvnors to be adapted into a film?

Theatre offers the space we need to talk about #MeToo and consent

Theatre offers the space we need to talk about #MeToo and consent

Richard Bean among writers in Theatre503's festival exploring consent and power

Richard Bean among writers in Theatre503's festival exploring consent and power

Did critics give top marks to <em>Young Marx</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics give top marks to Young Marx?

Review: <em>Young Marx</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Young Marx (Bridge Theatre)

Rory Kinnear: 'Acting is frustrating and elusive but I love it'

Rory Kinnear: 'Acting is frustrating and elusive but I love it'

First look at Bridge Theatre's <em>Young Marx</em>

First look at Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

Oliver Chris: 'Driving onto the Olivier stage was pretty amazing'

Oliver Chris: 'Driving onto the Olivier stage was pretty amazing'

Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's <em>Young Marx</em>

Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

Richard Bean: 'I'm not superstitious, but I don't like the colour green'

Richard Bean: 'I'm not superstitious, but I don't like the colour green'

Review: <em>Kiss Me</em> (Trafalgar Studios)

Review: Kiss Me (Trafalgar Studios)

The new Bridge Theatre programme isn't safe, it's thrilling

The new Bridge Theatre programme isn't safe, it's thrilling

Richard Bean: 'Hull feels like a city the rest of the nation doesn't give a damn about'

Richard Bean: 'Hull feels like a city the rest of the nation doesn't give a damn about'

Mark Babych: Hull needs to shout about its achievements

Mark Babych: Hull needs to shout about its achievements

Review: <em>The Hypocrite</em> (Hull Truck Theatre)

Review: The Hypocrite (Hull Truck Theatre)

Theatre Royal Haymarket to hold refugee benefit event

Theatre Royal Haymarket to hold refugee benefit event

Where are the writers in The Stage 100 list?

Where are the writers in The Stage 100 list?

10 theatre highlights of Hull UK City of Culture

10 theatre highlights of Hull UK City of Culture

Caroline Quentin joins cast of <em>The Hypocrite</em>

Caroline Quentin joins cast of The Hypocrite

Hull Truck Theatre announce <em>Made in Hull</em> season

Hull Truck Theatre announce Made in Hull season

Royal Shakespeare Company announces new season

Royal Shakespeare Company announces new season

Matt Trueman: How do we measure risk?

Matt Trueman: How do we measure risk?

Matt Trueman: Do critics laugh?

Matt Trueman: Do critics laugh?

Michael Coveney: Laughter is the great purgative in theatre

Michael Coveney: Laughter is the great purgative in theatre

<em>The Nap</em> (Sheffield Crucible)

The Nap (Sheffield Crucible)

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 14 – 20 March

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 14 – 20 March

5 minutes with: Richard Wilson: 'theatre should be about the society we are living in'

5 minutes with: Richard Wilson: 'theatre should be about the society we are living in'

Exclusive first look: <em>The Nap</em> at Sheffield Crucible

Exclusive first look: The Nap at Sheffield Crucible

Brits Off Broadway Festival line-up announced

Brits Off Broadway Festival line-up announced

National Theatre to host Valentine's fundraiser for UN Refugee Agency

National Theatre to host Valentine's fundraiser for UN Refugee Agency

Sheffield Theatre's <em>The Nap</em> extends

Sheffield Theatre's The Nap extends

<em>Toast</em> (Rose Theatre Kingston)

Toast (Rose Theatre Kingston)

James Corden to host this year's Tony Awards

James Corden to host this year's Tony Awards

Kefi Chadwick: I wanted to get to the emotional and political heart of the deception

Kefi Chadwick: I wanted to get to the emotional and political heart of the deception

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Full casting announced for <em>The Nap</em>

Full casting announced for The Nap

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2016

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2016

Rose Theatre Kingston announces new Spring season

Rose Theatre Kingston announces new Spring season

Jack O'Connell to star in Sheffield Theatre's 2016 season

Jack O'Connell to star in Sheffield Theatre's 2016 season

Michael Coveney: could we be seeing a shift in musical theatre?

Michael Coveney: could we be seeing a shift in musical theatre?

UK tour announced for Richard Bean's <em>Toast</em>

UK tour announced for Richard Bean's Toast

5 minutes with: Director Abbey Wright – 'I feel very inspired'

5 minutes with: Director Abbey Wright – 'I feel very inspired'

Test your theatre knowledge: Comedians on stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Comedians on stage

Michael Coveney: Comedians playing it straight on stage

Michael Coveney: Comedians playing it straight on stage

Noonday Demons (King’s Head, London)

Noonday Demons (King’s Head, London)

Kate Beckinsale among guests at <em>The Mentalists</em> opening night

Kate Beckinsale among guests at The Mentalists opening night

The Mentalists (Wyndham's Theatre)

The Mentalists (Wyndham's Theatre)

Rehearsal Pictures: Stephen Merchant and Steffan Rhodri prepare for <em>The Mentalists</em>

Rehearsal Pictures: Stephen Merchant and Steffan Rhodri prepare for The Mentalists

Michael Coveney: Sport in the spotlight, from Patrick Marber to <em>Bend It Like Beckham</em>

Michael Coveney: Sport in the spotlight, from Patrick Marber to Bend It Like Beckham

Michael Coveney and Matt Trueman on Hytner's National – 'a golden era'

Michael Coveney and Matt Trueman on Hytner's National – 'a golden era'

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Stephen Merchant set for West End debut in <em>The Mentalists</em>

Stephen Merchant set for West End debut in The Mentalists

<em>Made in Dagenham</em> closes at Adelphi in April

Made in Dagenham closes at Adelphi in April

South West year in review 2014

South West year in review 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Did <em>Made in Dagenham</em> strike a chord with critics?

Review Round-Ups

Did Made in Dagenham strike a chord with critics?

Graham Norton and Mel C join Gemma Arterton for <em>Made in Dagenham</em> premiere

Graham Norton and Mel C join Gemma Arterton for Made in Dagenham premiere

Production pics: First look at Gemma Arterton and cast in <em>Made in Dagenham</em>

Production pics: First look at Gemma Arterton and cast in Made in Dagenham

Pitcairn (Out Of Joint- Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Pitcairn (Out Of Joint- Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Playwright Richard Bean cues up snooker comedy?

Playwright Richard Bean cues up snooker comedy?

Michael Coveney: Censorship scare gets serious as Mamet becomes a Lindsay-fest

Michael Coveney: Censorship scare gets serious as Mamet becomes a Lindsay-fest

<em>Speed-the-Plow</em> director: 'Lindsay Lohan is a proper actress'

Speed-the-Plow director: 'Lindsay Lohan is a proper actress'

<em>Great Britain</em> transfer falls below the fold for critics

Review Round-Ups

Great Britain transfer falls below the fold for critics

Great Britain (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Great Britain (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Mark Gatiss, Ed Westwick and Richard E Grant attend <em>Great Britain</em> opening night

Mark Gatiss, Ed Westwick and Richard E Grant attend Great Britain opening night

One Man Two Guvnors (Tour-Bath Theatre Royal)

One Man Two Guvnors (Tour-Bath Theatre Royal)

Show Pics: Lucy Punch stars in <em>Great Britain</em> transfer

Show Pics: Lucy Punch stars in Great Britain transfer

Matthew Kelly and cast impress in Bean's <em>Toast</em>

Review Round-Ups

Matthew Kelly and cast impress in Bean's Toast

Toast (Park Theatre)

Toast (Park Theatre)

EXCLUSIVE Show Pics: Matthew Kelly and cast in <em>Toast</em>

EXCLUSIVE Show Pics: Matthew Kelly and cast in Toast

Pitcairn (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Pitcairn (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Lucy Punch stars in West End <em>Great Britain</em>

Lucy Punch stars in West End Great Britain

One Man Two Guvnors (Tour- Plymouth Theatre Royal)

One Man Two Guvnors (Tour- Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Theatre Quiz of the Week: <em>Wicked</em>, <em>Wee</em> and <em>West End transfers</em>

Theatre Quiz of the Week: Wicked, Wee and West End transfers

National Theatre's <em>Great Britain</em> transfers to West End in September

National Theatre's Great Britain transfers to West End in September

'Excellent' Billie Piper stars in Richard Bean's 'bluntly entertaining' <em>Great Britain</em>

Review Round-Ups

'Excellent' Billie Piper stars in Richard Bean's 'bluntly entertaining' Great Britain

Great Britain (NT Lyttelton)

Great Britain (NT Lyttelton)

Show Pics: First look at Billie Piper in <em>Great Britain</em> at the National Theatre

Show Pics: First look at Billie Piper in Great Britain at the National Theatre

Matthew Kelly and Simon Greenall star in Richard Bean's <em>Toast</em> at Park Theatre

Matthew Kelly and Simon Greenall star in Richard Bean's Toast at Park Theatre

Michael Coveney: National springs a surprise, Joan Plowright speaks up and Mark Lawson flays critics

Michael Coveney: National springs a surprise, Joan Plowright speaks up and Mark Lawson flays critics

Billie Piper stars in phone hacking play at National Theatre

Billie Piper stars in phone hacking play at National Theatre

Park Theatre stages revival of Richard Bean's <em>Toast</em>

Park Theatre stages revival of Richard Bean's Toast

Billie Piper and Oliver Chris workshopping Richard Bean satire about Leveson Inquiry?

Billie Piper and Oliver Chris workshopping Richard Bean satire about Leveson Inquiry?

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> tour cast announced

One Man, Two Guvnors tour cast announced

New plays from Tom Stoppard and David Hare in Nicholas Hytner's final National Theatre season

New plays from Tom Stoppard and David Hare in Nicholas Hytner's final National Theatre season

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> set for biggest ever UK Tour

One Man, Two Guvnors set for biggest ever UK Tour

Michael Coveney: Max Stafford-Clark fights back with a new book

Michael Coveney: Max Stafford-Clark fights back with a new book

Shakespeare's Globe announces 2014 season, marking centenary of WWI

Shakespeare's Globe announces 2014 season, marking centenary of WWI

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