Juno and the Paycock - reviews embargoed until Monday

It struck me during Juno and the Paycock that we must be due another Mark Rylance Shakespeare production soon (the one in Marylebone doesn’t count)

Juno and the Paycock review - Gielgud Theatre, London ★★☆☆☆ "Mark Rylance's Captain appears with Joxer in an undefined no man's land like Lear and his Fool on the heath, with an equal lack of sense and just as tragic." Review by Jim theartsdispatch.com/juno-and-the-p…

The Other Place review - National Theatre, London ★★★★★ "You might find yourself holding your breath for the duration" Emma D'Arcy, Tobias Menzies and Alison Oliver shine in this "unrelenting psychological horror" at the National Theatre theartsdispatch.com/the-other-plac…

80 minutes is my new favourite running time

It’s a shame more people aren’t seeing this as it’s very good - and I can’t imagine there will be another chance to see this minor work from Jez Butterworth again any time soon

Incredible action, good performances but just not enough story in this for me

Dr. Strangelove - go on then.

Dr Strangelove review - Noël Coward Theatre, London ★★★☆☆ "OK, so it's not the biting The Thick of It-styled political satire we wanted but as far as light entertainment goes, it's pretty good." Jim reviews Steve Coogan in Dr Strangelove theartsdispatch.com/dr-strangelove…

This was incredible - would love to have been in the room

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof review - Almeida Theatre, London ★★★★★ "A tense and stunning psychological horror" Jim reviews the Daisy Edgar Jones's "incredible" performance in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Almeida Theatre theartsdispatch.com/cat-on-a-hot-t…

The Arts Dispatch's Top 10 theatre shows of 2024 Jim selects his top 10 shows of the year, featuring Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, National Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, Royal Court, Pleasance, Underbelly Edinburgh, Theatre Royal Bath and The Old Vic. Read it now! theartsdispatch.com/the-arts-dispa…

Theatre to see in 2025 – Part 1: Stars on Stage With Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Ewan McGregor, Cate Blanchett, Brian Cox, Brie Larson, Gary Oldman and more lined up, we take a look at the ‘Stars on Stage’ you won’t want to miss in 2025. theartsdispatch.com/theatre-to-see…

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Rhinoceros – Almeida Theatre, London ★★★★☆ Omar Elerian's return to the Almeida is "absurdly brilliant" with the "sensational and devastating" Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù leading the cast of Rhinoceros at Almeida Theatre Read the review now theartsdispatch.com/rhinoceros-alm…

Manhunt review - Royal Court Theatre, London ★★☆☆☆ "The consequences of toxic masculinity are obvious in Raoul Moat’s case but Robert Icke is sidetracked trying to fully encompass a world of failings" We review the new play at the Royal Court theartsdispatch.com/manhunt-review…

The ‘oh no the reviews of my New Favourite Show aren’t what I expected’ discourse is almost as boring as the ‘why are the only three tickets at £200 each left for the show that’s been sold out for 6months’ discourse

Krapp's Last Tape - York Theatre Royal ★★★☆☆ "Gary Oldman's performance seems to shift under us as the older Krapp's mood changes" We review Gary Oldman's return to the stage after 37 years theartsdispatch.com/krapps-last-ta…

1536 review – Almeida Theatre, London ★★★★★ "Stunning" We review the opening of 1536 at Almeida Theatre theartsdispatch.com/1536-review-al…