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Martin O'Connor's witty and provocative show casts the 18th-century equivalent of the Hitler Diaries in a fresh light ...

As the star teams up with director Michael Grandage for his first West End part in 17 years, the pair discuss the thrill of putting on a new play, how it updates Ibsen for our times - and a Trainspotting-esque toilet encounter in Russia ...

A bold revival of Ionesco's play about the dangers of conformity rings all too true. And Hitchcock's murderously droll back catalogue is turned into a stylish, suspense-free song and dance ...

An immensely satisfying tribute to the choreographer is full of invention, emotion and dazzling precision ...

Welsh culture is in crisis. The actor's intervention is to be applauded, but it is not a long-term solution ...

Every character is distinct in this bewitching solo performance by Mark Lockyer, a masterclass in pacing and emotional clarity ...

Ambitious adaptation of Powell and Pressburger's romantic fantasy is intelligently rendered, with well-chosen music added to the period mix ...

The actor-director brings his 2005 drama to the stage, now playing the lead role, but while it's timely and nicely staged, it feels stiff ...

Underpinned by standup craftsmanship as effortless as it is meticulous, Gilligan continues to prove his gift for bringing everyday scenarios to life ...

While it might have been revealing to 1970s audiences, this domestic drama featuring cliche characters and a wavering tone fails to pack the same punch ...