Hogarth’s Progress (Nick Dear)
A slightly too Hogarthian depiction of William Hogarth's life.
Hamilton
An excellent, not quite revolutionary, musical.
Tartuffe
Attempts at provocation and political commentary fall flat in the Theatre Royal's Tartuffe.
The Captive Queen
A welcome revival, but Dryden's work requires more rigorous examination.
The Belle’s Stratagem (Royal Lyceum Theatre)
Relocated to Scotland, Cowley's play remains both enjoyable and challenging.
Nell Gwynn at the Bridewell Theatre
A comic, bawdy and heartfelt revival.
Tristram Shandy: Live in London!
The unadaptable novel is adapted (successfully) once again.
Amphitryon
A clever, beautiful, modern production.
Common at the National Theatre
A stylistically adventurous play that stumbles in its journey to the stage.
Persuasion (dir. Jeff James)
An adaptation combining foam, frippery, and melancholy.