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Andrew Billen follows the good and the bad in British theatre

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Merry... but not quite merry enough

  • 08 January 2007

Simon Callow and his fat suit steal the show in the RSC's mediocre musical

Making a song and dance of it

  • 18 December 2006

Musicals dominated the West End, while serious theatre failed to pull in the crowds

Stap me vitals! We're having a ball

  • 11 December 2006

Rollicking show brings a flamboyant 18th-century heroine back to life The Bitches Ball Hoxton Hall, London N1

Putting politics centre stage

  • 04 December 2006

The story of a gay seduction mirrors Tony's relationship with Dubbya Drunk Enough to Say I Love You? Royal Court, London SW1

Love is your best bet in Vegas

  • 27 November 2006
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The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil have created a stunning spectacle Love The Mirage, Las Vegas

It's not all Greek

  • 20 November 2006

A mash-up of styles and the removal of Apollo makes for an unsatisfying tragedy Orestes Tricycle Theatre, London NW6

Child's play that comes up trumps

  • 13 November 2006

When children's theatre breaks the rules it is a refreshing alternative The Mouse Queen Unicorn Theatre, London SE1 Disney on Ice Princess Classics Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield

Nobody puts Baby in a corner! (Wild applause)

  • 06 November 2006

The hit 1980s film makes the transition to the stage, but misses a trick or two Dirty Dancing Aldwych Theatre, London WC2

A township called malice

  • 30 October 2006

The brutal truth of life in South Africa is played out superbly in a fast-paced show Township Stories Theatre Royal, Stratford East

Cabaret works its wicked way

  • 23 October 2006

Witches from Oz are no match for the sexy and sinister Kit Kat Klub Wicked Apollo Victoria Theatre, London SW1 Cabaret Lyric Theatre, London W1

The interview

Preview: Ken Livingstone: “The world is run by monsters”

The interview

Preview: Boris Johnson: “I’ll tell you what makes me angry – lefty crap”

On Syria

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

GOP race so far

Infographic: Republican primary race 2012

Mind your B-sides

Mind your B-sides

Time to rethink

Time to rethink, not reassure

Who minds?

Latter Day Taint?

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