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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

A Tale of Two Cities, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, review by Dominic Cavendish

A lean, punchy adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of revolutionary France impresses Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:25AM
Saturday, March 1, 2014

I Can't Sing!: a musical with the X Factor? by Dominic Cavendish

Harry Hill has written a musical that sends up The X Factor - with Simon Cowell's help.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:00AM
Friday, February 28, 2014

Daniel Kitson: Analog.Ue, National Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

Daniel Kitson uses old-fashioned recording technology to piece together a reflective, witty and wondrous performance all about making connections    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 09:19AM

Orlando, Royal Exchange, review by Dominic Cavendish

Max Webster's production of Orlando is a glorious and giddy confusion of the sexes, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 05:30AM
Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Knight of the Burning Pestle, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, review by Dominic Cavendish

Francis Beaumont's comedy The Knight of the Burning Pestle is in expert hands at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:31PM
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Stephen Ward: Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest flop to date by Dominic Cavendish

Stephen Ward, Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest West End flop, was doomed from the start, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 09:45AM
Friday, February 21, 2014

The Hotel Plays, The Langham, review by Dominic Cavendish

Three one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, staged in a London hotel, have many curiosities. But at times they can feel throwaway, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:06AM
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Translations, Sheffield Crucible, review by Dominic Cavendish

English Touring Theatre's revival of Brian Friel's 1980 classic is pitch perfect, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:19AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

An August Bank Holiday Lark, New Vic, Stoke on Trent, review by Dominic Cavendish

Deborah McAndrew's poignant, warm-hearted drama gives a fresh approach on the centenary commemorations of the First World War, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM
Monday, February 10, 2014

The Tiger Lillies: Lulu, Warwick Arts Centre, review by Dominic Cavendish

The Tiger Lillies' retelling of German playwright Frank Wedekind's Lulu works fine as a conceit, but the allure of detached commentary over fleshed-out characterisation starts to pall, says …

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:30AM
Friday, February 7, 2014

The Dishwashers, Birmingham Rep, review by Dominic Cavendish

Morris Panych's lacklustre play is a dull way to spend two hours, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:37AM

Daniel Evans interview: the man who brought hot stuff to Sheffield by Dominic Cavendish

As The Full Monty transfers to the West End, Sheffield's Daniel Evans talks to Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:15AM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Blindsided, Manchester Royal Exchange, review by Dominic Cavendish

Despite moments of genius, Simon Stephens' latest left Dominic Cavendish disappointed    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 09:03AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Lenny Henry: a worthy winner of the Critics Circle award for Best Actor by Dominic Cavendish

Lenny Henry is up there with the best actors, no interloper but a fixture, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:55AM
Saturday, January 25, 2014

A World Elsewhere, Theatre 503, review by Dominic Cavendish

Sally Knyvette's gentle period-dressed production of Alan Frank's autiobiographical account of life at Oxford university requires an indulgent eye, says Dominic Cavendish   &n…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 09:51AM

Ciphers, Bush Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

Dawn King's quasi-thriller Ciphers should either run faster without interval or take more of our time and flesh things out, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 09:13AM
Thursday, January 23, 2014

The Body of an American, Gate Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

This play about the photograph of the body of an American soldier that defined the West's view of the Battle of Mogadishu provides ample food for thought, says Dominic Cavendish  &…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:06AM

The Weir, Wyndham's Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

Josie Rourke's production of The Weir may not be as great in this West End transfer as it originally was at the Donmar - but it's still unmissable, says Dominic Cavendish   &n…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Valley of Song, Finborough, review by Dominic Cavendish

This revival of Ivor Novello's last musical is cheesy but charming says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 11:49AM
Friday, January 10, 2014

Tell Me on a Sunday, St James Theatre, London, review by Dominic Cavendish

This song cycle is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's best collaboration, says Dominic Cavendish, and Marti Webb does it proud    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 11:02AM
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Cirque du Soleil: Quidam, Royal Albert Hall, review by Dominic Cavendish

The latest extravaganza by Cirque du Soleil has few breathtaking moments and often leaves you lost, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:05AM
Monday, December 23, 2013

The Middlemarch Trilogy, Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, review by Dominic Cavendish

This adaptation of George Eliot's novel is a delight from beginning to end, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:38AM
Saturday, December 21, 2013

Protest Song, National Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

Rhys Ifans is persuasive in this two-finger gesture to cosy Christmas theatrics, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:40AM
Thursday, December 19, 2013

Apollo Theatre collapse: 'Repair old theatres or audiences may flee' by Dominic Cavendish

All theatre owners, not just Nimax, which owns the Apollo, must redouble their efforts to allay fears over theatre safety, writes Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:46PM

Wendy and Peter Pan, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

Ella Hickson's feminist reworking of Peter Pan is clever and gripping, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:19AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Michael McIntyre's Christmas Charity Show, Hammersmith Apollo, London by Dominic Cavendish

Michael McIntyre's seasonal showcase is so good it should be televised, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:23AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

The Elephantom, National Theatre, review by Dominic Cavendish

The National Theatre has another hit on its hands, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:50AM
Monday, December 16, 2013

That Day We Sang, Manchester Royal Exchange, review by Dominic Cavendish

Victoria Wood's story of the enduring power of music is moving and delightful, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:53AM
Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Jungle Book, West Yorkshire Playhouse, review by Dominic Cavendish

A new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's timeless stories offers nothing more than the bare necessities, says Dominic Cavendish    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:06AM
Thursday, November 21, 2013

The duo behind The Duck House: We want people to laugh their guts out by Dominic Cavendish

Will a star-studded 'comedy' about the MPs expenses scandal find favour with audiences?    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:15AM

Colin Swash and Dan Patterson: We want people to laugh their guts out by Dominic Cavendish

Will a star-studded 'comedy' about the MPs expenses scandal find favour with audiences?    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:15AM

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