Theatre
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Manhunt: a 'shattering' study of the life and death of Raoul Moat
The Week Recommends Robert Icke's new production is a 'visceral' exploration of male violence
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North by Northwest: a 'delightfully playful' adaptation
The Week Recommends Emma Rice's 'effortlessly chic' staging of Hitchcock's classic spy thriller
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Playhouse Creatures: 'dream-like' play is 'lively, funny and sharp-witted'
Anna Chancellor offers a 'glinting performance' alongside a 'strong' supporting cast
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Clueless: 'irresistible' musical is a lot of fun
The Week Recommends 'Charming' stage adaptation of the hit film features 'infuriatingly catchy' songs by KT Tunstall
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The Seagull: Cate Blanchett leads 'powerhouse ensemble' in Chekhov classic
The Week Recommends Modern reboot has 'blown away the dust' from 1895 drama
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Alterations: 'riveting' 1970s tailoring comedy is a lot of fun
The Week Recommends 'Retro gem' from the National Theatre's Black Plays Archive 'springs into life' from the start
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Much Ado About Nothing: Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell deliver 'full-on fiery and fleshy' performance
The Week Recommends Jamie Lloyd's adaptation of Shakespeare classic leans on '1990s pop favourites'
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The Years at the Harold Pinter Theatre: an 'unmissable' evening
The Week Recommends Eline Arbo's 'spellbinding' adaptation of Annie Ernaux's memoir transfers to the West End
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Greek tragedy: do Hollywood stars have a place in the classics?
Talking Point Rami Malek and Brie Larson take leading roles in two Sophocles tragedies – but fail to impress critics
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Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright – theatre spin-off is 'all-encompassing fun'
The Week Recommends Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith bring their darkly comic BBC series to the stage
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Oedipus: Rami Malek is oddly 'stilted' in 'tantalising' production
The Week Recommends Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter bring 'spectacular' dance sequences to Sophocles' epic tragedy
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The Merchant of Venice: 'nothing short of gripping'
The Week Recommends John Douglas Thompson is 'magisterial' as Shylock
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Kyoto: 'total thrill ride' explores pivotal climate change conference
The Week Recommends Play centres on 'cut-throat diplomacy' surrounding the United Nations
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A Good House: 'biting' South African satire
The Week Recommends Amy Jephta's domestic drama 'mercilessly skewers' middle-class prejudices
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