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Theatre Review: Master Class @ Vaudeville Theatre

In an exceptional performance, Tyne Daly illustrates the passion and the pathos of uber-diva Maria Callas.

production photo by Manuel Harlan, used with permission

Theatre Review: The Ladykillers @ Gielgud Theatre

No nostalgic car chase round the streets of filmic fifties London, but a grade A farce with immaculate cast.

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Theatre Review: The Killing of Sister George @ Arts Theatre

Meera Syal swaggers bravely as a macho lesbian in The Killing of Sister George, but is it all bull-ish bluster and no substance?

Production photograph by Sarah Lee

Opera Review: The Marriage Of Figaro @ Coliseum

Fiona Shaw’s surprising and entertaining Marriage of Figaro looks a bit Upstairs, Downstairs but musically delivers the goods.

Robert Sheehan (Christy Mahon) and Ruth Negga (Pegeen) - Copyright Manuel Harlan

Theatre Review: The Playboy Of The Western World @ Old Vic

You might not get a cheap flight to Ireland for 50p but for £15 and up you can be transported to the ‘Western World’ of Co. Mayo in the Old Vic’s vigorous re-staging of J M Synge’s Playboy.

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Theatre Review: Carmen @ Wilton’s Music Hall

Glorious young voices and a sixteen-piece orchestra make Carmen an easy-to-understand opera box of delights.

Ashley Hunter (Alex) & Kirris Riviere (Jeffrey) Production photo by Robert Day

Theatre Review: A Clockwork Orange @ Stratford East

Explosive Clockwork Orange premieres at Stratford on the day Westfield opens fusing gang violence, criminal psychotherapy, blues and jazz.

People streaming away from Westfield about 6pm, but not many of them with carrier bags.

Westfield Stratford Opens To The Sound Of Smashing Glass

Europe’s largest mall attracts thousands on opening night.

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Theatre Review: Ghost The Musical @ Piccadilly Theatre

Ghost : a musical for the X-Factor generation.

production photograph by Alistair Muir

Review: Beggar’s Opera @ Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Lucy Bailey’s new production of ‘Beggar’s Opera’ at Regents Park strives for bawdy effect with musical authenticity and a high snatch count.