Park theatre, LondonA quick-witted Gyles Brandreth, one of 22 stars in action during the run, sleuthed stylishly in this fundraising spoof This is all very jolly. Jez Bond and Mark Cameron h…
Noël Coward theatre, LondonOwen is a disgraced priest, Anna Gunn a widowed hotel keeper in Tennessee William's languorous hymn to human endurance 'Nothing human disgusts me unless it's un…
Tributes to the film and stage actor, who died last week, from Anthony Roche and Jenifer ArmitageFreddie Jones was an actor of extraordinary gifts and I was saddened to read of his passing. …
Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterPhelim McDermott's sublime collage of theatrical fragments is the fantastical, tearjerking fruition of a lifelong dream In his youth, the actor and director…
At Sadler's Wells' flamenco festival, Olga Pericet and Patricia Guerrero took themes of transformation to another level Flamenco is shifting away from its traditional roots at an acceleratin…
Theatre company Kandinsky explore the city's political identity and the legacy of luddism in an age of austerity and automation On 8 April 1812, there was a riot at the Royal Exchange buildi…
The Dancehouse, ManchesterCat on a Hot Tin Roof with voguing sounds interesting, but Trajal Harrell's parade of dancers modelling soft-furnishings to free jazz is more vague than vogue Ameri…
The Stoller Hall, ManchesterWith fascinating " and frustrating " results, the actor plays a woman seemingly possessed by the ghost of the late Velvet Underground singer When 1980s Manchester…
The Lowry, SalfordFrom Henry V's speech to Jona Lewie's Stop the Cavalry, this illuminating production explores the 'flawed family' of Europe Way back at the start of the Brexit wars, Rufus …
Crucible, SheffieldLolita Chakrabarti's superbly acted adaptation of Yann Martel's Booker-winner makes dazzling use of its interplay of illusions Everything about this production is amazing,…
Manchester international festival; Olivier, LondonTree is less exciting than the row about its authorship, Lolita Chakrabarti works wonders with Italo Calvino's tricky text, and David Hare g…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThe Spanish star bends tradition to her passionate exploration of womanhood When RocÃo Molina strikes a pose, her limbs snap to attention with military precision. An…
Hammersmith Apollo, LondonNow in his mid-60s, the comedian is still delivering beautifully honed, brilliantly timed observations on everyday life 'I feel like a blacksmith up here sometimes,…
From plummeting ratings to a global success, how did the Daily Show host become "America's therapist"? It is a few hours before Trevor Noah takes his seat at The Daily Show's presenting desk…
Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal Mile My girlfriend did a show in Ciao Roma and ever sinc…
This world premiere at Manchester international festival combines Philip Glass's mesmerising music and performer-director Phelim McDermott's theatricality Continue reading...
London PalladiumSheridan Smith and Jason Donovan bring charisma to a jubilant revival " but neither can match the young dreamer at its centre I first saw this show in 1972 when it was a mode…
Finborough, LondonGabriela Garcia and Devon Anderson shine as a prisoner and her guard in a story where the lines are blurred Tegan McLeod's drama about American citizenship, illegal immigr…
The standup, writer, and viral video producer on the things that make her laugh the most It's a tie between a French and Saunders sketch about a modern artist who can't draw fingers, which I…
His viral videos earned him a sell-out tour and a new late night TV show " can the character comedian become the Instagram era's Chris Evans? Two years ago, Mo Gilligan was selling jeans in …
Maxine Peake and director Sarah Frankcom explore the life and art of German actor-singer Nico in a bold new production at Manchester international festival inspired by her 1968 album The Mar…
Creator of the stage musical Annie, he wrote the lyrics and directed the show when it opened on Broadway in the 1970s While being far more than a one-hit wonder, Martin Charnin, who has died…
Awards, with three categories including £10,000 prize for best comedy show, will be known as Daves The television channel Dave is to follow fizzy water, finance, lager, and online travel …
The Lowry, SalfordInternationaal Theater Amsterdam present a constantly inventive, four-hour staging of the overheated 1943 polemic Ivo van Hove is the most ubiquitous of modern directors. B…
Veteran actor admired for his roles as 'Sir' on stage in The Dresser, the freak-show owner in the 1980 film The Elephant Man and Sandy Thomas in TV's EmmerdaleFreddie Jones, who has died age…