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
By The Week UK Published
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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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Why are West End theatre ticket prices soaring?
In the Spotlight Actors worry high cost will kill sector, but soaring seat prices are still below inflation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Harry Clarke: an 'effortlessly engrossing' one-man play
The Week Recommends Billy Crudup is 'hypnotic' but cannot 'paper over the defects'
By The Week UK Published
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An Enemy of the People: a 'blistering, modern-dress production'
The Week Recommends Director Thomas Ostermeier's update of Ibsen's classic is 'shockingly fresh'
By The Week UK Published
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The Picture of Dorian Gray: a 'chameleonic tour de force' from Sarah Snook
The Week Recommends Sarah Snook mesmerises in Kip Williams's stage adaptation of Wilde classic
By The Week UK Published
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Reaction: Boris Johnson pledges ‘game-changing’ £1.6bn bailout for cultural sector
In Depth Industry applauds rescue package - but critics say the funding may come too late for many institutions
By The Week Staff Published
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Frozen the Musical London: how to get tickets
Speed Read Broadway hit based on Disney animation coming to the West End in 2020
By The Week Staff Published
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Top ten West End shows in London
In Depth From new shows such as True West to classics Les Mis and The Lion King
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Sweet and sour reviews for 'Charlie and Chocolate Factory'
In Depth Sam Mendes's big-budget musical boasts 'amazing' sets but can't match 'Matilda's' magic
By The Week Staff Published
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Downton dramas: Maggie Smith heart scare, Lady Edith heckled
In Depth Dame Maggie taken to hospital, while Sir Peter Hall upstages Laura Carmichael on West End debut
By The Week Staff Published
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