Performance
New Statesman critics review the latest theatre, live music and dance performances
Articles in Performance
Results 1 to 10 of 72
Music
Alfred Schnittke Archive
- 05 November 2009
Rick Jones discovers a forgotten genius of 20th-century music
Theatre
Watch out for the bleeding-heart liberal
- 28 May 2009
This drama skewers the do-gooding in Africa to compelling but chastening effect
Theatre
A night at the circus
- 14 May 2009
The star turns are accomplished, but Beckett’s chilling vision is obscured
Theatre
Cycle of violence
- 07 May 2009
Tricycle Theatre's series of plays about the history of foreign intervention in Afghanistan conveys a mixed message
Theatre
Hacks for the chop
- 07 May 2009
This pitch-perfect newspaper comedy by Frayn has only improved with age
Music
In for the long haul
- 30 April 2009
With a whisky-and-gravel growl, the old sage is his usual self – only more so
Music
The age of Enlightenment
- 23 April 2009
Venezuela’s thrilling youth ensemble proves to be far more than a novelty act
Theatre
The kids are all right
- 16 April 2009
With nods to both Peter Pan and Lord of the Flies, a young writer hits her stride
Theatre
Playing to the gallery
- 09 April 2009
Dance and visual art are blended in new ways by a leading choreographer
Theatre
Carry on camping
- 02 April 2009
Stephan Elliot’s drag queen classic is the latest film to get a West End makeover
