Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonHannah Khalil's play frames Iraq's history through the eyes of real characters, but feels like a missed opportunity A black-and-white photograph on display i…
The comedian has written his first play " on whether science can prove that the Almighty exists. But first, there are some hecklers to deal with ... Schrödinger's cat can be both alive and…
Caroline Cornélis draws on everyday life to make elegant shows for young audiences. In 10:10, three dancers and a drummer recreate break time Shows for young audiences are frequently set in…
'The sheer idea of having a stampede on stage was exciting " the bigger the risk, the bigger the payoff' It was a surprise to get the call from Disney. Their world wasn't my aesthetic, but T…
Almeida, LondonSiobhan Redmond is impressive as a tyrannical mother trying to rescue her debt-ridden family in Tinuke Craig's strangely rootless production This production of Maxim Gorky's p…
Sadler's Wells, LondonLighting patterns sweep across Russell Maliphant's dancers, who move with seamless fluidity You won't find steps in Russell Maliphant's choreography, so much as one sea…
The comedian's childhood was defined by racist abuse and his mother's violence. As he publishes his autobiography, he talks about how it shaped him as a performer and activist "I'm fascinate…
Various venues, BirminghamAided by hula hoops, raw chicken and animatronic dogs, the performers in this six-day series of shows embarked on a quest for emotional connections Communion, empat…
Inspired by a magical ballet, I gathered a peerless writer, a top composer and Broadway's most vibrant star. But even renowned directors can get it badly wrong… 'Broadway" and "Hollywood" …
Hudson Theatre, New York The country is far from perfect, a Broadway audience will not chant the names of black Americans killed by police. The singer presses on More than a concert and less…
DanceEast, IpswichThe expressionist aesthetics of Egon Schiele's nudes should make for riveting dance, but Shobana Jeyasingh's production is a bit too beige It's easy to see why the work of …
Sydney Lyric theatreDance is the rightful soul of a show that reminds us we're stronger, and better, when we look out for each other There might not be a musical easier to love than Billy El…
Growing up in a strict Muslim family, Amrou Al-Kadhi felt worthless, but found a new freedom and community in the world of drag I am a therapist couch hopper (sorry to any of my cuckolded sh…
Old Vic, LondonDuncan Macmillan's two-hander is a frenetic portrait of flawed love in a flawed world, exposing the neuroses of a modern couple who struggle to put their principles aside 'The…
Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House; Sadler's Wells, LondonPam Tanowitz's dazzling new piece for the Royal Ballet worked perfectly alongside Ashton and Cunningham. Elsewhere, the best of youn…
Byker Community Centre, Newcastle upon TyneThe audience is invited to attend a mock UK arms fair in this laudable but underdeveloped production Travelling to Common Wealth and Northern Stage…
The comic was due to retire, until her show Nanette made her an overnight star. So how does she plan to top it? Over her 10-year standup career, Hannah Gadsby had played to more than a few t…
Leeds Playhouse; Lyric Hammersmith; Royal Court, LondonA powerful verbatim portrayal of women's lives during the Yorkshire Ripper years; a sci-fi classic reborn; and a musical imperialism pr…
Inspired by remarks made by a unionist MP, an incendiary opera is about to unleash gay cake and drag on Belfast. Will Arlene Foster be in the front row? We meet its creator The Newtownards R…
Byker Community Centre, NewcastleThis explosive, techno-soundtracked assault on the military machine cuts between war-zone combatants and anxious families in the weapons industry Two men loo…
Hackney Showroom, LondonZawe Ashton aims high with an intricate dissection of race and gender but a smart ending can't save this muddled show Zawe Ashton has described her play as both an "i…
Donmar Warehouse, LondonThe playwright throws down the gauntlet to directors, and the result is a show full of ideas but lacking unity Alice Birch's new play, whose title comes with built-in…
Westside Theatre, New York Killer performances from Jonathan Groff and Tammy Blanchard bring a revival of the 1982 tale of a bloodthirsty plant to vibrant life The musical comedy our climate…
Celebrating 20 years at the Lyceum theatre in London this weekend, the Lion King stage show has been seen by 16 million people. Guardian photographer David Levene was given exclusive behind-…
Star ballerina and choreographer passionately committed to dance in CubaWhen Alicia Alonso was 20, and launched on a dancing career in New York, her future seemed assured. She had just been …