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What's on Edinburgh International & Fringe Festival 2018 Laurence Green picks through another packed programme of delights to reveal the highlights of this year's EIF and Fringe festivals. Read more	0	16th Aug 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest Laurence Green enjoys one of the most immaculately crafted stage comedies of all time as The Importance of Being Earnest concludes a year-long celebration of the work of Oscar Wilde. Read more	0	9th Aug 2018 Laurence Green
What's on A Monster Calls Packing an enormous emotional punch, A Monster Calls is a tale that confronts the worst of griefs,but leaves its audience with an uplifting and positive message about loss, writes Laurence Green. Read more	1	3rd Aug 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Spamilton Lin-Manuel Miranda's Spamilton is a clever and entertaining send up of last year's Broadway and West End smash, Hamilton. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	1st Aug 2018 Laurence Green
What's on The Lehman Trilogy An absorbing saga of riches and ruin provides an unforgettable cross-section of the roots of capitalism. A five-star triumph from the National, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre The King and I The King and I, the 60-year-old Rogers and Hammerstein classic redressed with gorgeous sets and needle sharp choreography, is a sensory treat writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	11th Jul 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Daisy Pulls It Off An entertaining show which celebrates with a sly wit and a big heart, an arguably sweeter, more innocent era, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	28th Jun 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Pressure David Haig's debut play expertly combines elements of excitement, drama and self doubt as crucial decisions are made in the hours leading up to the pivotal D-Day landings. Read more	0	25th Jun 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Translations Brian Friel's Translations is a cracking production of a great play which couldn’t be better timed, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	15th Jun 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Film A Cambodian Spring Chris Kelly's award-winning documentary A Cambodian Spring examines the chaotic and often violent land development that is shaping modern-day Cambodia. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	5th Jun 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Red Alfred Molina is 'stunning' as American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko in Michael Grandage's Red. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	30th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on An Ideal Husband Laurence Green finds real pleasure watching Oscar Wilde's Rolls-Royce of English comedies, An Ideal Husband at the Vaudeville Theatre. Read more	1	21st May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Nightfall A rural farm is the backdrop for Barney Norris's slow burn study in grief, heartbreak and betrayal. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	18th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Nine Night "Nine Night is a moving and very funny play with a rich emotional depth that gives firm voice to the Windrush generation" writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	15th May 2018 Olderiswiser Editorial
What's on > Theatre Chess A musical spectacle but one which is dramatically malnourished, Laurence Green reviews Laurence Conner's production of the 80s musical, Chess. Read more	0	15th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Mood Music "Joe Penhall's play, Mood Music, asks questions of the music industry - specifically how can two people claim credit for one song - but falls short in terms of both tension and depth" writes Laurence Green Read more	0	15th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Absolute Hell "A bold and ambitious work that manages to be both funny and provocative." Rodney Ackland's Absolute Hell is revived at the National Theatre, Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	11th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Chicago If you are looking for one of the sexiest, sassiest and sophisticated Broadway musicals in history, look no further than Chicago, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	2nd May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Tina A performance of power and finesse brings this biopic of rock icon Tina Turner to life and is a celebration of the singer's triumph over adversity, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	25th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Instructions for Correct Assembly Laurence Green reviews Thomas Eccleshare's flawed but interesting new play, Instructions for Correct Assembly, which dotes upon the darker side of human nature and morality of, essentially, "designer babies" - something which is all too relevant in the contemporary societies we live in. Read more	0	23rd Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Quiz Based on the notorious 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' cheat case, Quiz is a sharp funny and stimulating evening in the theatre, that highlights the dangerous blending of entertainment, politics and justice today. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	17th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Ruthless! The Musical Ruthless! The Musical treads familiar ground, but while not necessarily one for the family is certainly an entertaining show for a fun night out, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	13th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre The Plough and the Stars A cast of fine actors do their best to convey the depths of characterisation in this updated production of Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars but the poignancy of the piece is missing, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	6th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre A Spoonful of Sherman A supercalifragilistic musical about prolific Disney Studios songwriters the Sherman brothers sets off on a national tour with a real bounce in its step. Chris Grimes reviews. Read more	0	5th Apr 2018 50connect guest
What's on > Film Journeyman A bright sharp and moving drama starring Paddy Considine as a boxer piecing his life back together. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	29th Mar 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Fanny and Alexander This rich and rewarding new production of Bergman's classic Fanny and Alexander provides an acting masterclass from Penelope Wilton, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	23rd Mar 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Theatre: The Best Man reviewed Laurence Green reviews Simon Evans' revival of Gore Vidal's 1960 political satire; The Best Man. Read more	0	19th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
What's on > Theatre Summer and Smoke Patsy Ferran is a revelation in a mesmerising new production of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	15th Mar 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Theatre review - Frozen Laurence Green reviews Jonathan Munby's revival production of Bryony Lavery's 1998 crime drama, Frozen. Read more	0	7th Mar 2018 Olderiswiser Editorial
What's on > Theatre Long Day's Journey Into Night Lesley Manville delivers first-rate performance in this magnetic new production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	20th Feb 2018 Laurence Green