Theatre

The man who kept British theatre alive during the pandemic

As he directs Ralph Fiennes in David Hare’s latest play, Sir Nicholas Hytner meets John Nathan

By John Nathan

6 min read

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March 18, 2022 11:14

The man who kept British theatre alive during the pandemic

By John Nathan

Where the Royal Court's report went wrong

Adding oversight may ruin the work of playwrights, says John Nathan

5 min read

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March 10, 2022 13:19

Where the Royal Court's report went wrong

Theatre review: The Merchant of Venice

A reluctant Shylock in a racist world

By John Nathan

2 min read

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March 10, 2022 12:51

A scene from The Merchant Of Venice by William Shakespeare @ Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe. Directed by Abigail Graham. (Opening 02-03-2022) ©Tristram Kenton 02-22 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com

Welcome back, Bad Jews

A controversial hit comedy will return to the West End seven years after it was first shown

By John Nathan

5 min read

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March 10, 2022 11:25

Theatre Review: Our Generation

Tells like teen spirit

By John Nathan

1 min read

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March 3, 2022 17:21

Our Generation by Blythe, , play by Alecky Blythe, Director - Daniel Evans, Set Designer - Vicki Mortimer, Costume Designer - Kinnetia Isidore, Video Designer - Akhila Krishnan, Lighting Designer - Zoe Spurr, Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, London, UK, Credit: 2022, Credit: Johan Persson

The Jew(ish) actor playing Shylock at the Globe

Taking the role of Shakespeare’s villain raises hard questions, reports Kate Maltby

By Kate Maltby

6 min read

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March 3, 2022 09:23

The Royal Court apologises 'unreservedly' to British Jews for Hershel Fink character

The apology comes amid backlash over the theatre's internal antisemitism report

By Kate Maltby

3 min read

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March 1, 2022 13:59

VICKY FEATHERSTONE ; Portrait ; Artistic Director ; Royal Court Theatre ; London, UK ; 20 May 2019 ; Credit and Copyright: Helen Murray

Theatre review: The Collaboration

What happened when Andy Warhol met Jean-Michel Basquiat,

By John Nathan

2 min read

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February 25, 2022 13:32

Is it time to cancel the Merchant of Venice?

The Jewish director of a new production of Shakespeare's problem play says it’s a chance to talk about Jew hate - but others disagree

By John Nathan

7 min read

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February 24, 2022 12:21

Is it time to cancel the Merchant of Venice?

To Kill a Mockingbird theatre review: 'Aaron Sorkin drags Harper Lee’s classic into this century.'

The Fever Syndrome theatre review: 'Feverpitch speed spoils this family’s drama '

The Human Voice theatre review: “She’s hanging on the telephone… but we’re not engaged”

A Triple Bill of Contemporary Works by the Royal Ballet review

10 time Tony-winning musical The Band’s Visit is to make its European première at the Donmar Warehouse

New play The Fever Syndrome explores why dysfunction is a family affair

A heroic Mamet revival: The Woods theatre review

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