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An unforgettable musical drama treasure

The subject matter of Hampstead Theatre’s latest show is eyebrow raising and may well provoke a frisson. Kimberley Levaco is in her mid-teens – but looks like a woman in her sixties. She suffers from a rare genetic condition (a clever invention of the writers) that is ageing her four times faster than her peers and means her days are num...


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The British director, writer and producer has died aged 41

The death was announced of one of the brightest and busiest Jewish creatives in the business of theatre. Adam Lenson was only 41. He had already done so much, especially as a wonderfully talented stage director. His must-see production of the musical


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Nichola McAuliffe reprises the eponymous role that was written for her in Arnold Wesker's 1980s triptych

On the cover of the programme for this latest iteration of Annie Wobbler is a vivid sketch of actor Nichola McAuliffe by Polish artist Feliks Topolski. Then in his mid-70s, he drew it to advertise the first production of the play at Repertory Theatre, Birmingham in 1983. Je...


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Multi-layered drama evokes Russia’s past with revealing relevance for its present

While Russia continues to hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons and President Putin lives up to the role of ‘bogeyman of the West’, this drama from Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers seems timely on several levels.

Exploring the life and career of Dmitri Shostakovich, who lived and worked...


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A new series of talks, tours and more explores the legacy of the Battle of Cable Street on its 90th anniversary

On 4 October 1936, East End residents physically blocked a march by the British Union of Fascists in what became known as the Battle of Cable Street. Jews stood shoulder to shoulder with Irish dockers and other Londoners in a historic victory for tolerance and multi...


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