From naturalism to the supernatural
Stereophonic is a terrific, thought-provoking piece about the creative process while A Midsummer Night’s Dream sees some incredible stage debuts
Troupers’ crime club
Story of a Murder seeks to shift the focus from the killer to the victim: his wife
My Master Builder is poorly constructed
An overwrought, undercooked relationship drama with wince-making dialogue
Fine decor, shame about the music
The Great Gatsby looks spectacular, but the storytelling and songs let it down
Engrossing comedy and murderous tension
Brightening Air is very funny and Samuel Edward-Cook’s Manhunt performance is astonishing
Making Shakespeare zip
These new productions of Richard II and Much Ado About Nothing are pacy and fresh
Spellbound by uncompromising weirdness
I loved Elektra’s sulky Riot Grrrl energy and Oedipus’s extraordinary choreography
How to win at Monopoly
Once you’ve amassed your empire, ruthlessness must be the name of the game
A shot of Christmas spirit
The Old Vic’s “A Christmas Carol” is properly affecting
Much more than mere child’s play
Children’s literature is the platform on which everything else is built
