Bend It Like Beckham, Phoenix Theatre, review: 'irresistible'
Whether or not you're a fan of the 2002 film, this new musical adaptation is a bold, beautifully British triumph, says Dominic Cavendish
Whether or not you're a fan of the 2002 film, this new musical adaptation is a bold, beautifully British triumph, says Dominic Cavendish
A leading Shakespeare director finds the Bard's jokes sub-par. But perhaps they are meant to be more than merely funny?
Peter Pan writer's lost play to be revived thanks to funding drive by Joanna Lumley
Willy Russell's comedy starring Henry is a bit creaky round the edges. But its anger still rings strong, says Claire Allfree
In comments that will be music to ears of many, former head of National Theatre says many of the Bard's jokes are simply no longer amusing
Why stage this dud of an American drama about child custody, asks Dominic Cavendish
A celebrated TV sleuth has swapped suits for skirts and is feeling pretty nervous about it
The director tells Jasper Rees why she's turned her hit 2002 film into a West End musical
He's had nearly every star worth having on his podcast, and now Barack Obama. But who is Marc Maron?
Libby Purves: Open air theatre works brilliantly. In fact, it offers some of the most enjoyable drama of the summer
Anderson and old timers Greg Proops, Josie Lawrence, Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie have been sorely missed, says Claire Allfree
Simon Heffer has always had a problem with the Bard's comedies - until now
The hotly anticipated new show from You Me Bum Bum Train goes on sale this weekend and tickets are likely to sell out in a flash
Laurie Sansom's adaptation of the Muriel Spark novella The Driver's Seat is psychologically intense, says Mark Brown
Felix Barrett, artistic director of the immersive theatre company Punchdrunk, on innovation, his six-month stag do, and why it's easier to shock American audiences
This dark, New York-set comedy of modern manners combines virtuoso verbals and real anger, says Dominic Cavendish
This play about capital punishment is more topical than some might care to admit, says Dominic Cavendish
The famous recording sessions will be recreated in a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall
There's an infectious sense of 'last night on earth' revelry about this Australian cabaret import, says Dominic Cavendish
The subject is worthy but this dire production fails to explore it, says Claire Allfree
Blur singer Damon Albarn hates musicals. He tells Robert Douglas-Fairhurst why he turned Alice in Wonderland into one
Casting Lucian Msamati as Iago in Shakespeare's classic offers a crucial shift of perspective that is long overdue, says Dominic Cavendish
Casting Lucian Msamati as Iago in Shakespeare's classic offers a crucial shift of perspective that is long overdue, says Dominic Cavendish
It isn't too soon for a play about Jimmy Savile - but this one just isn't any good, says Ben Lawrence
It isn't too soon for a play about Jimmy Savile - but this one just isn't any good, says Ben Lawrence