Category: National Theatre

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9 of my top moments in a theatre in 2016

The end-of-year lists of favourite plays and performances should be on their way soon, once the food…

Posted in Henrik Ibsen Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Ivo van Hove National Theatre Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2016

Review: Hedda Gabler, National Theatre

“I’ve never felt at home” With Hedda Gabler, the ever prolific Ivo van Hove is making his National Theatre…

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2017 What’s On Stage Award nominations

Best Actor in a Play, sponsored by Radisson Blu Edwardian Ian Hallard for The Boys in the Band…

Posted in National Theatre Peter Shaffer Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2016

Review: Amadeus, National Theatre

“It would make angels mourn” Perhaps fittingly, on an evening when beautiful tribute was paid to the…

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Review: A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer, National Theatre

  “Fingers crossed Make a wish What gruesome game of chance is this? Cross your chest Count…

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Review: The Red Barn, National Theatre

“It’s as if I have lived my whole life with the handbrake on” On booking for The…

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Review: Young Chekhov – The Seagull, National Theatre

  “We should show life…as we see it in our dreams.” The Seagull may be the most…

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Review: Young Chekhov – Ivanov, National Theatre

  “People think there’s something deep about despair. But there isn’t” With Platonov failing to even make…

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Review: Young Chekhov – Platonov, National Theatre

  “Whatever you do, don’t rely on your own judgement. That’s the worst mistake you could make…