Theatre
Ralph Fiennes, Four Quartets and the future of theatre
It’s impossible to hear Eliot’s meditations and not be reminded of our current national ordeal
Midsummer fever dream
What is the direction of theatre for the next season?
Fantastic life of Brian
Over these past months, one has lost count of the number of humble showbiz folk selflessly going to the trouble of taking photos/videos of themselves being jabbed
Bring back the fun!
Alexander Larman writes an open letter to the artistic directors of theatres
Hip-hop with a Weimar vibe
Bertolt Brecht’s didacticism puts off a lot of people who are sympathetic to a marxist world view
Kenneth Tynan: a riposte to Equity
Robin Ashenden says the critic would have declared war on an ill-judged edict
Julien Spirtle
Comeback Kid
The finest actress of her generation
How Helen McCrory blazed through her life and career like a comet
Paul Ritter: a consummate scene-stealer
Alexander Larman recalls the life and legacy of Paul Ritter, who has died at the age of 54
The Royal Shakespeare Company at 60: a very happy birthday?
Muted celebrations, concerns of relevance and controversial origins — Alexander Larman delves into the RSC at 60