108 stories by "Charles Spencer"
A revival of Lucy Bailey's production at Shakespeare's Globe is deeply harrowing, says Charles Spencer
This new musical based on the Kinks' songs and story proves an irresistibly enjoyable and touching night out, says Charles Spencer
Natalie Imbruglia makes a superb stage debut in this immaculately judged production of Ayckbourn's bittersweet tale, says Charles Spencer
The Silver Tassie is a disturbing play, but this is its best production yet, says Charles Spencer
James Graham's Privacy makes light work of its weighty subject matter, says Charles Spencer
The RSC make a botched attempt at a jolly romp, says Charles Spencer
Trevor Nunn and a fine cast make Coward's stylish drawing-room comedy sparkle anew, says Charles Spencer
This superb production will leave you emotionally drained and unexpectedly elated
New play King Charles III is wickedly entertaining, says Charles Spencer
Birdland somehow drains all the excitement, humour and absurdity from rock and roll and is a deeply depressing dud, says Charles Spencer
This National Theatre revival of Alan Ayckbourn's 1987 play is funny and farcical, but leaves a bitter aftertaste, says Charles Spencer
This stage version of John Ajvide Lindqvist's vampiric fable is every bit as good as the original Swedish movie, says Charles Spencer
Julian Mitchell's 1981 play of public-school betrayal is at once funny, painful and very relevant, says Charles Spencer
Robert Lindsay gives a West End masterclass, says Charles Spencer
Broadchurch couldn't be more different from its author Chris Chibnall's new play, a comedy in the style of Alan Ayckbourn
I Can't Sing, written by Harry Hill, is wildly eccentric and often wonderfully funny - as well as splendidly rude about Simon Cowell, says Charles Spencer
I Can't Sing, written by Harry Hill, is wildly eccentric and often wonderfully funny - as well as splendidly rude about Simon Cowell, says Charles Spencer
Laugh-out-loud funny but also bruising, says Charles Spencer
If you enjoy farce, you will have a ball at this revival of Ray Cooney's play about lies and assumed identities in a Westminster hotel, says Charles Spencer
Trevor Nunn's West End adaptation of the hit film, Fatal Attraction, has its moments but is ultimately rather pointless, says Charles Spencer
Michael Blakemore's Blithe Spirit is a tour de force, says Charles Spencer
In the play's centenary year, Alistair McGowan and Rachel Barry star in a touring production of Pygmalion that's bubbling with wit, says Charles Spencer
Despite its off-putting title, Urinetown - a hit on Broadway - makes for a sharp, funny and disturbing musical, says Charles Spencer
Barney Norris's play tackles the difficult subject of dementia with sensitivity and just the right amount of comedy, says Charles Spencer
This Sondheim and Rodgers musical sounds like a dream ticket, but lacks energy and sparkle, says Charles Spencer
