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A rather sorry affair

  • 22 January 2007

Predictable and lacking in frisson, this sex comedy doesn't hit the spot Same Time Next Year Mill at Sonning, Reading

Hear no evil, see no evil

  • 15 January 2007

Real-life story draws uncomfortable parallels between Israel and the Nazis IWitness Finborough Theatre, London SW10

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

Green heroes

The top ten

20 green heroes and villains: Heroes

Green villains

The top ten

20 green heroes and villains: Villains

Bjorn Lomborg

Cloud control

Cloud control

Interview

Omar Bin Laden

The NS Interview: Omar Bin Laden

What if...

Hugh Gaitskell lived

What if... Hugh Gaitskell had lived

James Macintyre

Brown at war

Like it or not, Brown’s a war leader

Will Self

On brands

We’re all with the brand

Film review

A Serious Man

A Serious Man (15)

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