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A striking, slick adaptation of Shakespeare’s problematic play sees Tracy-Ann Oberman play a Jewish matriarch up against the fascists of 1930s London

In an edited extract from his speech at the 2023 Royal Philharmonic awards, its chairman urges joined up thinking to ensure a healthy future for an art form that is central to the wellbeing and prosperity of our national life

Pat Conroy. Truman Capote. John Grisham. Shakespeare.

The Merchant of Venice 1936 among four plays to feature at RSC’s reopened Swan theatre this summer

Although several of his best-known children’s books were first published in the 1960s, Roald Dahl is among the most popular authors for young people today. The recent decision by publisher Puffin, in conjunction with The Roald Dahl Story Company, to make several hundred revisions to new editions of his novels…

“What’s your type on paper?” is frequently asked by contestants on the popular reality dating show Love Island. “Rich, that’s certaine” responds Benedick, a contestant on “Nothing Island”, who appears to know exactly what he likes. “Wise, or I’ll none”, “virtuous”, “fair”, “mild” – though he concedes he is not…

The concept is promising, and it’s acted with panache, yet Zinnie Harris’s Shakespeare adaptation falls flat

Actors aside, only the foolhardy can now say yes to a gong in the debased era of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson

ZINNIE Harris is one of Scotland’s most accomplished playwrights.