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3 out of 5 stars.
Dmitry review – historical Russian thriller resonates
3 out of 5 stars.Marylebone theatre, London
Peter Oswald’s take on Friedrich Schiller’s unfinished tragedy shows Russia’s recurrent turn towards tyranny
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3 out of 5 stars.
Don Quixote: Man of Clackmannanshire review – the knight-errant mounts a mobility scooter
3 out of 5 stars.Dundee Rep
This modern-day take on Cervantes’ classic novel follows the ageing Donald who has had enough of daytime television, tea and biscuits -
3 out of 5 stars.
A diverse re-envisioning of the 1969 historical musical offers up some great opportunities for a game cast but struggles to justify its existence -
Former judge appointed to investigate claims prominent dance schools have rigged competitions -
The soul singer plays Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia, a hip-hop musical returning to the Old Vic
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3 out of 5 stars.
Born to Exist review – a celebration of women and the power of krump
3 out of 5 stars.The third work in Joseph Toonga’s trilogy presents moments of fevered action and powerful stillness in an eye-opening political performance -
4 out of 5 stars.
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4 out of 5 stars.
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Louis CK review – sordid, cynical and queasy comedy
3 out of 5 stars. -
Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester review – slick comedy boastfully told
3 out of 5 stars.
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The founder of ZooNation on how the company – about to celebrate its 20th anniversary – helped to bring hip-hop dance into the mainstream
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3 out of 5 stars.
Isy Suttie review – charming comic on a wild childhood chase
3 out of 5 stars.A thoroughly likable autobiographical show, comparing Suttie’s domestic midlife and her past daredevilry, hits the comic jackpot with its songs
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Even though it affects one in five pregnancies, the loss of a baby is rarely talked about, especially among men. But standups Jacob Hawley and Will Duggan are using comedy to break that taboo -
The long read: Josh and Jack used to interrogate life via absurdist jokes and sketches. But the questions they had just kept getting bigger – and led them both to embark upon a profound transformation -
The comedian and author on studying laughter theory, industry frustrations and the perils of gigging at a racecourse
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Misogynist gags? Ancient puns? Unethical bed tricks? Theatre-makers discuss how they tackle the Bard’s trickier works -
Our roundup of stage shows to watch at home includes a Tony award-winning musical and international dance -
Italian actor and co-founder of the theatre company Complicité who was admired for the physicality of his performances -
How do you give the star-cross’d lovers a lift? Drop them in 12th-century Japan and add a classic Queen album
Pictures & video
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The star-crossed lovers and feuding families return to the stage in a new production opening 7 October at the state theatre in Melbourne and then at the Sydney Opera House in December -
The set, costume, video and lighting designers of Disney’s London production – now in its second year in the West End – break the ice about the show’s frocks, crystals and astonishing effects -
We joined rehearsals for the National Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy starring Katherine Parkinson before its live broadcast to UK cinemas on 8 September
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Choreographer Jasmin Vardimon’s latest creation ALiCE is a reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Take a look at her fresh take on the mind-bending classic -
The British actor has died at the age of 80. His long career spanned Shakespeare on stage to Star Trek on screen – here we look back at the highlights -
Sencirk was founded in 2010 by Modou Fata Touré, a former street child from Dakar. As the first circus company in Senegal, its main aim is to help vulnerable children with social reintegration
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The fate of Jewish people is to be seen through a lens clouded by centuries of myth and imaginings. For a new play, I spoke to 12 British Jews whose stories illustrate the painful – and even bloody – consequences -
The 83-year-old Lord of the Rings and X-Men star emerged from a giant golden egg to publicise his role in the Mother Goose panto – and given us just what we need in these troubling times -
The actor discusses his new drama at the London film festival, being starstruck by Meryl Streep – and the best way to take environmental action
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The comedian talks about his hunt for fresh talent, the new series of Man Like Mobeen and how one disastrous standup gig led to multiple arrests -
The Broadway legend, who has won more Tony awards than any other performer, on what ‘the American songbook’ means to her -
The multihyphenate set designer has worked with Adele, Kanye West and Beyoncé – but her new project is a shrine to endangered species whose stars are pipistrelles, planthoppers and bearded tits
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