Theatre
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The Real Thing: Stoppard revival is 'witty' and 'wise'
The Week Recommends James McArdle is 'sensational' in Max Webster's production at the Old Vic
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The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: an 'irresistibly feelgood production'
The Week Recommends Kate Prince's hip-hop take on Lewis Carroll classic is a lot of fun
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Death of England: Closing Time review – 'bold, brash reflection on racism'
The Week Recommends The final part of this trilogy deftly explores rising political tensions across the country
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The Marriage of Figaro: 'lively' revival of Mozart's comedy 'zings along'
The Week Recommends David McVicar's 'ever-fresh' production is back at the Royal Opera House
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Last hurrah: have standing ovations gone too far?
Talking Point The media loves measuring audience applause but default 'clapathons' are 'running riot through our theatres'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Shifters review: 'beautiful' new romantic comedy offers 'bittersweet tenderness'
The Week Recommends The 'inventive, emotionally astute writing' leaves audiences gripped throughout
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The Brenda Line: a 'confident and adventurous' debut from Harry Mould
The Week Recommends 'Sweet' and funny play about the Samaritans volunteers tasked with talking to 'telephone masturbators' in the 1970s
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival hits soon heading elsewhere
The Week Recommends The Week's round-up of where Fringe successes are touring next
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Why theatres are abandoning intervals
Talking Points Younger audiences prefer pause-free performances but a break ensures extra revenue, and theatregoers' comfort
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Fiddler on the Roof review: 'hugely moving' and 'exquisitely crafted' musical
The Week Recommends Classics such as 'Tradition' and 'If I Were a Rich Man' are back, but 'forged afresh'
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A Chorus Line review: 'dazzling' musical remains 'exciting' 50 years on
The Week Recommends This singular sensation has returned to London and is as popular as ever
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Oliver! – Cameron Mackintosh's latest revival is a 'visual delight'
The Week Recommends Performances are 'top-notch' in new staging of classic show
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Barnum: an 'immensely beguiling' revival of hit musical
The Week Recommends Matt Rawle 'oozes' charisma as the titular showman
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Hello, Dolly! review: 'kooky' musical 'delight' starring Imelda Staunton
The Week Recommends The glitzy 1964 musical is once again brought to life for a new audience
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