Solo performance delivers insights on life
Carey Mulligan astonishes in this personal journey.
Love, Life, and Cocaine on an Irish Rooftop
John O'Donovan’s debut play about identity is a triumph.
Iolanthe: an odd choice for the current climate
ENO’s restaging of the 19th century comic opera fails to amuse.
Flamenco absent in this Flamenco Festival show
A modern take on 'flamenco' fails to ignite.
A pared-down Carmen falls flat at the ROH
Despite strong singing, this version of Carmen doesn't reach the dizzy heights needed.
Pluto: a manga come to life
A production that is a feast for the eyes explores artificial intelligence and what it means to be human
Van Dyck, Rubens, and Raphael from Charles I’s collection reunited
Our writer is blown away by the power of the vast riches once owned by the 17th century monarch
Portraits of the Obamas unveiled in Washington
Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are the first African-American artists selected to paint the presidential portraits
Gandhi opera Satyagraha returns to London
Philip Glass’ iconic work offers a unique opportunity to experience contemporary opera at its finest.
Try a Little Tenderness: The Brothers Size at the Young Vic
Magical, lyrical, life-affirming – the revival of a tale of brotherly love by the writer of Moonlight is necessary viewing
ISIS, 4Chan, and WhatsApp: Theatre for the Lulz
For a play examining the radicalisation of young men, Javaad Alipoor’s production finds an innovative way to bring its audience together.
If you could live a beautiful dream, why would you wake up to reality?
Tang Xianzu’s classic Ming dynasty opera ponders this very question, in a new adaptation by the Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Centre.