Must-see winter theatre: the Christmas-free edit
There's more to winter theatre than tinsel and tat: we round up 7 unmissable plays with plenty of talent and no hint of Christmas
Art, Old Vic
Yasmina Reza's modern masterpiece returns to the London stage starring Rufus Sewell.
Read more ...Hedda Gabler, National Theatre
Maverick director Ivo van Hove makes his National Theatre debut with a fresh take on Ibsen's classic starring Ruth Wilson.
Read more ...The Children, Royal Court
Chimerica playwright Lucy Kirkwood explores nuclear science and parenting in this world premiere at the Royal Court.
Read more ...Buried Child, Trafalgar Studios
The broken American dream takes centre stage in this timely revival of Sam Shepherd's breakthrough play, starring Ed Harris.
Read more ...The Nest, Young Vic
Combing the talents of playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir) and musician P.J. Harvey, this new play explores the environmental impact of our nesting instincts.
Read more ...Saint Joan, Donmar Warehouse
Gemma Arterton plays the original feminist and martyr in a visionary revival of Bernard Shaw's play Saint Joan at the Donmar Warehouse.
Read more ...Mary Stuart, Almeida Theatre
Rival queens switch roles at the toss of a coin in director Robert Icke's bold, rule-breaking update of Mary Stuart.
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