John Nathan
Review: Madame Rubinstein
A play about cosmetics queen Helena Rubinstein fails to convince our critic
Theatre review: Angels in America
Tony Kushner's tale of AIDS and politics in 80s America is life-affirming, says John Nathan
Theatre review: Consent
Nina Raine’s new play is populated by clever, thrillingly articulate lawyers whose lives are seemingly insulated from the sordid behaviour of the people they encounter in the dock.
Theatre review: Obsession
This steamy adaptation of the 1943 film noir Ossessione , itself based on the novel The Postman Always Rings Twice, is one of the hottest tickets in town. But does it live up to its advance billing?
Brilliant, brave and baring all
Actress Debbie Chazen is a revelation in new musical The Girls, says John Nathan. He asked her about her own inspiring story.
The Philanthopist: Satire gets stuck in the shallows
Fruity thesp Simon Callow directs an ill-judged production populated by a bevy of actors, stand-up comedians and sitcom performers.
The Plague: A disease with a deeper meaning
This adaptation of the Camus novel may not be a fun night out but it is, says our reviewer John Nathan, a compelling piece of theatre
Review: The Goat & Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
There are two plays by Edward Albee on in London, both about marital strife.
Review: Incident at Vichy
Written in 1964, this was Miller’s first attempt to take on the Holocaust
The man who made An American in Paris
Stuart Oken is the producer of the West End's latest must-see musical. John Nathan talked to him about Gershwin, The Lion King and the grandfather who inspired him.
Marber's dirty Don Juan is no Donald
Craig discovers his rubber soul
Playwright Ryan Craig's new play at the Hampstead Theatre is about an immigrant Jewish family's business
Review: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
A dark night made for a star
Actress Michelle Collins and playwright Stewart Permutt tell John Nathan about the very Jewish play that Collins commissioned.
Theatre review: Andrew Scott in Hamlet, and the Olivier's Twelfth Night
A motoring duke and an emoting prince
Review: The Girls
Cancer comedy gets it right
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