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    Five things to do this week — from EIFF to & Juliet
    UPDATED
    Five things to do this week — from EIFF to & Juliet

    For a while it seemed we might not have a film festival in the capital this year, but the movie buffs have made it happen. The opening film is The Outrun ,...

    Who killed the theatre interval?
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    The best theatre, music and dance shows to see at the Edinburgh festivals
    The best theatre, music and dance shows to see at the Edinburgh festivals
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    The best theatre, music and dance shows to see at the Edinburgh festivals
    The best theatre, music and dance shows to see at the Edinburgh festivals
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    INTERVIEW
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    INTERVIEW
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    Five things to do this week — from EIFF to & Juliet
    UPDATED
    Five things to do this week — from EIFF to & Juliet

    For a while it seemed we might not have a film festival in the capital this year, but the movie buffs have made it happen. The opening film is The Outrun ,...

    Who killed the theatre interval?
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    The best theatre, music and dance shows to see at the Edinburgh festivals
    The best theatre, music and dance shows to see at the Edinburgh festivals
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    INTERVIEW
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    INTERVIEW
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    INTERVIEW
    Why Grace Campbell is Gen Z’s favourite brat stand-up
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
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    Theatre reviews

    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    The Birthday Party — Jane Horrocks gets the laughs in sinister revival
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Every Brilliant Thing is a rich, five-star show about depression
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Pericles — a tasteful take on Shakespeare’s flimsy romance
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits — what a funny, honest treat
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Fiddler on the Roof — a potent evening that’s hard to forget
    Amanda Abbington compels in devastating rape drama
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Amanda Abbington compels in devastating rape drama
    What an extraordinary thrill to watch coming of age drama Playfight
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    What an extraordinary thrill to watch coming of age drama Playfight
    Ivo Graham’s Carousel is an exquisitely judged confessional
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Ivo Graham’s Carousel is an exquisitely judged confessional

    Theatre features

    Who killed the theatre interval?
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    Who killed the theatre interval?
    No politics, extra security — how to stage Fiddler on the Roof in 2024
    No politics, extra security — how to stage Fiddler on the Roof in 2024
    No politics, extra security — how to stage Fiddler on the Roof in 2024
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Thomas Coombes and Paapa Essiedu are extraordinary in Death of England
    Thomas Coombes and Paapa Essiedu are extraordinary in Death of England
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Thomas Coombes and Paapa Essiedu are extraordinary in Death of England
    INTERVIEW
    My day at Come Dine With Me (by our man from Bake Off)
    My day at Come Dine With Me (by our man from Bake Off)
    INTERVIEW
    My day at Come Dine With Me (by our man from Bake Off)
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    Dance reviews

    The best musical, dance and theatre shows to book now
    The best musical, dance and theatre shows to book now
    The best musical, dance and theatre shows to book now
    The best musical, dance and theatre shows to book now
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Frankie Goes to Bollywood — visually spectacular, but overladen
    Frankie Goes to Bollywood — visually spectacular, but overladen
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Frankie Goes to Bollywood — visually spectacular, but overladen
    Dance has cleaned up its act — why didn’t Strictly?
    TV & Radio
    Dance has cleaned up its act — why didn’t Strictly?
    Dance has cleaned up its act — why didn’t Strictly?
    TV & Radio
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    London City Ballet is back — and in lithe, sensual business
    London City Ballet is back — and in lithe, sensual business
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    London City Ballet is back — and in lithe, sensual business

    Dance features

    We’re bringing Swan Lake to Britain — and sending a message
    INTERVIEW
    We’re bringing Swan Lake to Britain — and sending a message
    We’re bringing Swan Lake to Britain — and sending a message
    INTERVIEW
    We’re bringing Swan Lake to Britain — and sending a message
    INTERVIEW
    Why Princess Diana’s favourite dancers, London City Ballet, are back
    Why Princess Diana’s favourite dancers, London City Ballet, are back
    INTERVIEW
    Why Princess Diana’s favourite dancers, London City Ballet, are back
    INTERVIEW
    I asked 32 Gen Zers what they think about Britain today
    I asked 32 Gen Zers what they think about Britain today
    INTERVIEW
    I asked 32 Gen Zers what they think about Britain today
    INTERVIEW | DANCE
    Wayne McGregor: I was a disco dancer who’d never had a ballet lesson
    Wayne McGregor: I was a disco dancer who’d never had a ballet lesson
    INTERVIEW | DANCE
    Wayne McGregor: I was a disco dancer who’d never had a ballet lesson

    Comedy reviews

    Ivo Graham’s Carousel is an exquisitely judged confessional
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Ivo Graham’s Carousel is an exquisitely judged confessional
    Ivo Graham’s Carousel is an exquisitely judged confessional
    EDINBURGH REVIEW
    Ivo Graham’s Carousel is an exquisitely judged confessional
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Expect exuberant audience participation in Daniel Kitson’s Collaborator
    Expect exuberant audience participation in Daniel Kitson’s Collaborator
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Expect exuberant audience participation in Daniel Kitson’s Collaborator
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Brian Butterfield’s failed tycoon is the comedy comeback of the year
    Brian Butterfield’s failed tycoon is the comedy comeback of the year
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Brian Butterfield’s failed tycoon is the comedy comeback of the year
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Richard Herring uses gentle schoolboy humour in his show on testicular cancer
    Richard Herring uses gentle schoolboy humour in his show on testicular cancer
    FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
    Richard Herring uses gentle schoolboy humour in his show on testicular cancer
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    Comedy features

    A stalker forced me off stage. Now I’m naming him in my stand-up show
    INTERVIEW
    A stalker forced me off stage. Now I’m naming him in my stand-up show
    A stalker forced me off stage. Now I’m naming him in my stand-up show
    INTERVIEW
    A stalker forced me off stage. Now I’m naming him in my stand-up show
    INTERVIEW
    Ed Gamble: I’ve got a fat man brain, despite losing seven stone
    Ed Gamble: I’ve got a fat man brain, despite losing seven stone
    INTERVIEW
    Ed Gamble: I’ve got a fat man brain, despite losing seven stone
    INTERVIEW
    Harry Hill: ‘Successful comedians aren’t the funniest — they’re the pushiest’
    TV & Radio
    Harry Hill: ‘Successful comedians aren’t the funniest — they’re the pushiest’
    INTERVIEW
    Harry Hill: ‘Successful comedians aren’t the funniest — they’re the pushiest’
    TV & Radio
    INTERVIEW
    Rhod Gilbert — ‘I’m not sorry I got cancer’
    Rhod Gilbert — ‘I’m not sorry I got cancer’
    INTERVIEW
    Rhod Gilbert — ‘I’m not sorry I got cancer’