A humble boy
Best known for his primetime roles in EastEnders and Holby City, Paul Bradley tells Jane McGowan why he’s glad to be back treading the boards
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Living the dream
As Sir Matthew Bourne’s latest ballet hits the Wimbledon stage this month, Jane McGowan catches up with leading lady Ashley Shaw more
Mark Douet
Review: Much Ado About Nothing with Mel Giedroyc
5 STARS, April 13 – May 6. The Rose Theatre's production of Much Ado Nothing gives an imaginative Mafia spa twist to a much-loved Shakespearean classic, says Alan Long more
Chloe Solman
Q&A: Playwright Diane Samuels
Kindertransport come to Richmond Theatre between April 24-28. Playwright Diane Samuels answers some questions about her heart-felt drama, 25 years after its haunting debut more
Review: Yes, Prime Minister at Leatherhead Theatre
4 STARS, April 18-21. New rep company receives rapturous welcome with a revival of an 80s TV great, writes Jane McGowan more
Betty Zapata
Review: The Kite Runner at the Yvonne Arnaud
5 STARS, April 16-21. The Kite Runner at the Yvonne Arnaud this week is a superb tour de force. This is an absorbing dramatic narrative, utterly compelling more
Review: Sunset Boulevard at New Wimbledon Theatre
4 STARS, April 11-14. Vibrant and beautifully-cast, Amanda Hodges enjoys a sparkling new production of a classic Lloyd-Webber hit more
Jonathan Constant
Review: All My Sons at Guildford's Electric Theatre
5 STARS, April 11-14. Personal, family and patriotic honour, truth and loyalty – timeless themes in a brilliant production by the talented Guildburys more
Debbie_Borthwick
Review: Gallowglass at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
4 STARS, April 10-14. Be prepared to be intrigued and mystified, says Janice Dempsey more
Jane Hobson
Review: Rambert at Woking's New Victoria Theatre
5 STARS, March 28-29. Richard Davies enjoys a world class performance of dance by the Rambert company at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking as part of their UK tour more
Review: Love From a Stranger at the Yvonne Arnaud
4 STARS, March 28-31. A fresh interpretation of an Agatha Christie classic, says Alison Hunt more
Review: Pressure at Richmond Theatre
5 STARS, March 20-24. A play about the British weather gripping? Absolutely riveting in fact! Amanda Hodges discovers that the meteorological background to the D-Day Landings proves fertile material for an engrossing drama more
Review: Of Mice and Men at the New Wimbledon Theatre
3 STARS, March 20-24. A slick adaptation of Steinbeck's masterpiece that stays true to the original plot, says Catherine Wilson more
Review: Macbeth by the Richmond Shakespeare Society
4 STARS, March 17-24. As winter's fire rages outside, Richard Nye enjoys an accomplished performance of Macbeth by the Richmond Shakespeare Society more
Review: Birdsong at Woking's New Victoria Theatre
3.5 STARS, March 15-17. The horrors of the Great War are brought home once more in this poignant production, writes Jane McGowan more
Robert Workman
Review: Cats – The Musical at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud
5 STARS, March 13-17. Richard Davies is thrilled by Cats – The Musical at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre more
Review: Great Expectations at Richmond Theatre
5 STARS, March 13-17. Alan Long enjoys a wonderful adaptation of Dickens's masterpiece more
Radio ga-ga with Paul Gambaccini
Veteran broadcaster Paul Gambaccini is celebrating 45 years in the business with a one-man show. Jane McGowan finds out more from the Professor of Pop more