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Tried and Tested
Opera
The opera world turns out for Kaufmann's Otello, but it is his Iago who steals the show
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Essential
Theatre
Technology and magic take over the Barbican stage as the RSC production of The Tempest transfers to London
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We love
Theatre
Opera North's sizzling production of Kiss Me Kate comes to the Coliseum for ten nights only
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Book Now
Theatre
Romeo and Juliet makes a riot out of star-crossed lovers, an ancient grudge and a double suicide in this in-yer-face edgy production at Shakespeare's Globe
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We love
Theatre
Nicholas Hytner directs a starry cast led by Ben Whishaw in a promenade production of Julius Caesar at The Bridge
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
Cheek by Jowl's The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare's late 'problem play', is a powerful, fulfilling exploration of jealousy, love and redemption
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Theatre
The Globe's Summer of Love explores familial devotion and betrayal in a new production of King Lear directed by Nancy Meckler
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In the Know
Theatre
Sir Ian McKellen in Shakespeare, Tolkien, Others & You guides audiences through a retrospective of his 50-year career. One week only
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
Andrew Scott captivates in Robert Icke's sleek, minimalist Hamlet, transferring to the West End after a sell-out run at the Almeida
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
Ivo van Hove's multimedia marathon staging of Shakespeare's Roman plays shows how achingly repetitive political history can be
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Preview
Theatre
Prejudice, distrust and social exclusion: a timely production of Shakespeare's Othello comes to the Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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Tried and Tested
Opera
A tyrannical leader who shuns expertise and the newspapers. Shakespeare reads the future, yet again...
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Essential
Theatre
The National Theatre’s Twelfth Night is a topsy-turvy whirligig of foolery and gender-swapping with a shining performance from Tamsin Greig -
In the Know
Opera
Far away from the plush velvet and crush bar, opera doesn't get more real than when Pop-Up Opera sets up shop in unexpected places
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In the Know
Theatre
The trilogy that stimulated London's appetite for the visionary work of director Ivo Van Hove returns to the Barbican
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Theatre
Joe Hill-Gibbins returns to the Young Vic with a subversive, nightmarish version of A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Interview
A Midsummer Night's Dream gets an update at the Young Vic: actor Jemina Rooper tells us about devising a dark new version at the Young Vic
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Must See
The stars are out in full force this February: London Theatre highlights include appearances from Daniel Radcliffe, Imelda Staunton and Andrew Scott
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Tried and Tested
Kids
The Globe’s artistic director, Emma Rice continues her Wonder Noir Season with a dark and delightful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales
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We love
Theatre
Donmar Temporary Theatre brings a stunning trilogy of all female Shakespeare productions to King's Cross
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
The RSC's King Lear makes Shakespeare's tragedy on ageing and madness particularly lucid
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Features
Kings, rappers and schemers: the gender-blind casting on stage and screen helping to redress male dominance in the industry
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We love
Theatre
A female King Lear: Glenda Jackson leads a mighty cast in a vigorous production, hampered by the direction
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
Power, jealousy, deceit and seduction take centre stage in Shakespeare's Cymbeline at the Barbican
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In the Know
Classical Music
The Shakespeare 400 anniversary has a new work: a piece of musical theatre inspired by one of the author's most poignant plays
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In the Know
Kids
Since it's time to start getting cosy in hats and scarves, it's the perfect time for a spot of storytelling with the kids this October half term
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Tried and Tested
Kids
The National Youth Theatre tap into the teenage tension at the heart of Romeo and Juliet with a 1950s update and impressive performances
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Tried and Tested
Theatre
The Globe updates Shakespeare's Cymbeline with a reclaimed, reframed modern version focussing on Imogen
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Preview
Theatre
John Wolfson's contribution to Wonder Season at Shakespeare's Globe is a surprisingly modern and comic addition
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Must See
Plan your nights out from now until Christmas with the 13 best plays on in London this autumn — featuring famous faces, radical rewrites and all-female Shakespeare
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Tried and Tested
Opera
Love, ambition, envy, spite and reconciliation are shaken into one heady potion in a landmark opera production that only improves with the years
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Book Now
Theatre
Marlowe, Jonson, Shakespeare: RSC London line-up is a celebration of Renaissance classics
