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All that glitters

  • 24 April 2006

Theatre - A clunky tale of conquistadors and Incas fails to strike gold, writes Michael Portillo The Royal Hunt of the Sun Olivier Theatre, London SE1

Martyr act

  • 17 April 2006

Theatre - A superb portrait of enforced intimacy makes us suffer as much as laugh, writes Michael Portillo Smaller Lyric Theatre, London W1

His master's voice

  • 10 April 2006

Theatre - Two shots of pure misery give Beckett addicts an uplifting fix, writes Michael Portillo Come and Go Footfalls The Pit, London EC2

They had it coming

  • 03 April 2006

Theatre - Jailbirds sing and dance their way through prison high jinks, writes Michael Portillo ChicagoHMP Bronzefield, Ashford, Middlesex

Marriage rows

  • 27 March 2006

Theatre - comedy of sexual frustration proves as bitter as any tragedy, writes Michael Portillo Period of Adjustment Almeida Theatre, London N1

A cross to bear

  • 20 March 2006

Theatre - Arthur Miller's satirical farewell fails to come to life, writes Michael Portillo Resurrection Blues The Old Vic, London SE1

Tomorrow's world

  • 13 March 2006

Theatre - A visceral portrait of dystopia both grips and mystifies, writes Michael Portillo The Cut Donmar Warehouse, London WC2

Michael Portillo - The silent prince

  • 06 March 2006

Theatre - A visually ravishing production never quite finds its voice, writes Michael Portillo Hamlet New Ambassadors Theatre, London WC2

Michael Portillo - Ideal home show

  • 27 February 2006

Theatre - The perfect wife proves a little too long-suffering to be lifelike, writes Michael Portillo Honour Wyndhams Theatre, London WC2

Michael Portillo - History lessons

  • 20 February 2006

Theatre - Real issues replace soundbites as the Iron Lady returns, writes Michael Portillo Thatcher: the musical Warwick Arts Centre

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