Coronet theatre, LondonChristopher Hampton's disturbing adaptation of Ödön von Horváth's 1937 novel is a promising text, albeit let down by an imperfect production Christopher Hampto…
Two of the Three Amigos are hitting the road with a banter and banjo-filled double act. But it's not about nostalgia, they insist "I'm a Guardian subscriber!" Oh, come now, Steve, you're jus…
A sceptic and his superfan mum take a chance on the O2's immersive dining experience, which serves up fried squid and Abba classics I have avoided every iteration of Mamma Mia! Anything poss…
Birmingham RepPacked with punk and reggae tracks, Robin French's bold new play about racial tensions in 70s Britain hits some high notes Amid the fraught racial tensions of the stifling Brit…
Lin Hwai-min has spent 46 years tackling revolt, repression and rice in his fast-changing homeland. Now he is handing over his dance-theatre juggernaut to a former slipper seller It's a hot,…
The Linda Gross Theater and the Atlantic Theater Company, New York The Tony-winning writer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stumbles with a navel-gazing show about an unconvincing group …
The supernatural story of love, betrayal and death can be seen in three wildly different versions in the UK this autumn There's something special about Giselle. Ever since its gas-lit premi…
In Lucy Guerin's show Split, two performers " one clothed, one not " slowly trap themselves into a corner The first thing you notice about Lucy Guerin's award-winning duet, Split, is that on…
The comedian has spent more than 30 years outraging and educating straight audiences. He recalls his early fame, the infamous Norman Lamont gag " and his brief stab at heterosexuality In a s…
Little Angel theatre, LondonThis imaginative adaptation delights in the sounds and sensations of Edward Lear's peculiar poem about a lonely boy The stage is filled with puppets that seem to …
Wembley Arena, London Though the timing is spot-on, the comedian's outrageous swipes at every sexuality, race and even disability descend to cliche as their wickedness exceeds their wit It'…
Wiltons Music Hall, London The affecting tale of Jews escaping persecution to find new beginnings in Canada a century ago is a rollicking piece of folk music theatre Old Stock is a pleasantl…
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From Lizzo to Prince Charles to race and the British standup circuit, the rising comic lets rip London Hughes is the talk of the town. Every town. At this year's Edinburgh festival fringe, …
We reveal the tips and tricks that can get you into shows for as little as £10 " or even free You would like to go to the theatre more often, but you're put off by the exorbitant cost. Ye…
Dorfman; Hampstead; Bush, LondonAusterity bites at the National in Alexander Zeldin's intense community centre drama, while a Chinese whistleblowing thriller is lost for words Alexander Zeld…
Royal Opera House; Sadler's Wells, LondonAstana's springy young Kazakhs make their UK debut, while Tamara Rojo weaves her magic with Akram Khan's insightful Giselle Astana Ballet, a young Ka…
Crucible, SheffieldMatt Haig converses with his younger self in this engaging take on his memoir about depression The novelist Matt Haig wrote his award-wining, bestselling 2015 memoir about…
The standup, author and actor on the things that make her laugh the most Has to be Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. I read it on holiday with a mate and laughed so hard I annoyed her…
Various venues, ManchesterFrom dance to comedy to video, this series of events confronts illness, grief and death with uplifting candour The title of Candoco Dance Company's show, Let's Talk…
The Vaults, LondonDavid Hare's searing play about the chaos and tragedy that followed rail privatisation rings as true today as ever 'We have ended up with a very dysfunctional and flawed sy…
Royal Concert Hall, NottinghamIf the domesticity subject matter is well-worn, the Crawley comic's vivacity keeps it fresh You know your career has taken off when you become " as Romesh Ranga…
From apocalyptic standup Frankie Boyle to the many hilarious faces of Tina Fey, Steve Coogan, Sharon Horgan and Kristen Wiig, we present the funniest comics of the era Our No 1 comedian's f…
Crucible, SheffieldThis dramatisation of the mental health bestseller takes a step towards removing the stigma from depression " though it's no substitute for the book Depression is "invisib…
Royal Exchange, ManchesterLucy Ellinson stars as a lean, mean and moody Macbeth in Christopher Haydon's noisy, dystopian production, with Ony Uhiara as a high-spirited wife Let's number the …