90 stories by "Leo Benedictus"
As A Delicate Balance opens at London's Almeida, test your knowledge of the absurdist American playwrightLeo Benedictus
Accept the lead role in a musical and there's nowhere to hide, Daniel Radcliffe. But somehow semi-competence is perfect hereIf this series proves anything, it is that the quality of people's…
Born on March 26 1911, Tennessee Williams, whose centenary was celebrated on Saturday, is one of America's most celebrated playwrights. How much do you know about him?Leo Benedictus
Though he is undoubtedly one of Britain's most renowned moviemakers, Mike Leigh has another side: as a theatre writer and director. Here's a look at some of his best-known works, from early …
Here are some of Mike Leigh's best-known theatre works, from early pieces such as Abigail's Party to his new revival of the 1979 play EcstasyLeo Benedictus
It's easy to be snooty about both Sienna Miller and Britain's nostalgia for its wartime heroes " but critics agree the combination makes for a jolly good showIt is easy, and enjoyable, to sn…
Danny Boyle's role-swapping production highlights the incestuous relationship between genius and madness. But which was the show itself?If the critics' advice should ever be followed, and if…
It had razzle and dazzle, but critics were divvied down the middle over whether it was a doozy or a floozyIn pictures: Anna Nicole the operaWhat is one to make of the critical reaction to th…
The hysteria in Lillian Hellman's play is no match for the hype surrounding leading ladies Keira Knightley and Elisabeth MossQuiet please, everyone. This revival of The Children's Hour ticks…
The critics came out in force to damn the film-maker's first opera with faint praise " but the softcore shorts set them trillingAt least they liked the singing. Indeed, in Lucrezia Borgia's …
Sir Peter and Rebecca Hall's Twelfth Night is a father-and-daughter affair, but the critics feel it's lacking a sense of family funIt's BOGOF on Halls at the National right now, and the cri…
To book or not to book? That is the question with the Donmar's West End Hamlet, starring Jude Law. Save yourself the scramble for tickets and simply crib from the critics instead Continue re…
Is the stage version better than the film? Get up to speed with what the top reviewers think so you too can critique with confidence Continue reading...
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