August Wilson Theatre, New York The actor brings pathos (and celebrity) as the vaudeville legend Fanny Brice in the much-hyped musical revival " but not the singing chops It must be difficul…
Finborough theatre, LondonThis slow-moving drama inspired by the life of Lady Grange explores the historical control of women and changing attitudes to mental health The little-known story o…
Her Majesty's theatre, LondonThe Italian actor delivers an elegant but eccentric show that can't quite decide who it's for: opera aficionados or initiates It is a thrilling pairing on paper:…
Gregory Doran has achieved much at the RSC and directed some fine productions. Let's have an actor in charge next: how about Adjoa Andoh or Simon Russell Beale? When the boss of a big theatr…
The standup talks about touring with Ed Gamble, how comics enjoy the life of a retiree and the importance of exploring gender and its presentation "I'm a radical feminist and queer," says Ch…
Royal Opera House, LondonSteven McRae returns from injury to the role he'd made his own in Frederick Ashton's Rhapsody, while two other Ashton works make up an evening of playful combination…
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThe consummate stagecraft of the RSC evokes the chaos of warfare, but the characterisation gets lost in the tumult Opposing leaders, each assert…
One Cartridge Place; Lyric Hammersmith, LondonThe immersive theatre trailblazers return with an all-consuming vision of the siege of Troy, while Mike Bartlett's neo-Restoration farce can't c…
Extreme hand-washing, fox siestas and a revival of Talking Heads " in an extract from his new book, the writer catalogues his life during lockdown Alan Bennett is best known for his work for…
Richmond theatre, London; and touringXie Xin and Maxine Doyle call the shots in a double bill of great flow and swagger One quality that has sustained BalletBoyz, the company founded by the …
National Theatre, LondonEmlyn Williams' 1938 play is a kind of Billy Elliot of the Valleys: the old-fashioned but hugely entertaining and affecting story of a Welsh miner's son who escapes h…
Donmar Warehouse, LondonDespite strong performances, Jackie Sibblies Drury's play zigzags so much that it overshadows the remarkable life at its centre The provocations and final controversi…
Praised for his 'extraordinary contribution', Doran made the company more inclusive, accessible and accountable The artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Gregory Doran, h…
In Suzie Miller's play, Jodie Comer stars as Tessa, a barrister who defends men of rape and is assaulted herself. The pair discuss the play's themes with DSI Clair Kelland and barrister Kate…
One Cartridge Place, LondonThis immersive retelling of Greek tragedies is stylish and atmospheric but lacks narrative momentum and its scattered scenes can be frustratingly arcane It is imme…
Birmingham RepCasey Bailey's moving, emotionally honest grime musical grows in power and has its own poetic, street-smart presence Grimeboy starts off with a deceptive lightness as a coming-…
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonWith their portrait of a wobbling monarchy and egotistical leadership, these rare stagings are particularly topical The three plays about King H…
Comedians such as Nish Kumar say they have noticed a change since crowds have returned to clubs It was halfway through a show in Shrewsbury when Nish Kumar noticed an audience member being d…
The actor is best known for playing Bert Cooper in the hit drama, and twice won Tony awards for stage roles Robert Morse, who starred in the hit US drama Mad Men, has died at the age of 90. …
Alphabetti theatre, NewcastleThe possibility of trading bad memories for good drives tension in this disconcerting play by Ali Pritchard When they talk about the pre-crisis times in Ali Prit…
In 2012, he gurned his way around Mumbai on a tiny bike, baffling everyone except the Indian elite, who adore a posh, bumbling Brit. Could this new visit see the PM being compared to Beyonc�…
The Place, LondonA triple bill from this bright young company features entertainingly noisy body parts, a hint of disaster and some absurdist chaos NDC Wales are a very likable bunch of danc…
The comeback queen is the perfect protagonist for a musical, say The Cher Show's stars who, led by Arlene Phillips and Oti Mabuse, are embarking on a mammoth UK tour You could call them a tr…
Arts theatre, LondonThis tale about the partners in crime is unsure of the point it's trying to make but the cast hurl themselves in with winning enthusiasm A note for anyone unfamiliar with…
Chichester Festival theatreMosse's adaptation of her blood-soaked novel delivers on chills but could do with more substance amid the sound and fury Gothic chillers are rare in modern theatre…