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8 days ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods’ gift to musicals

Newly arrived in the West End, Disney’s demigod is the latest mythological A-lister to knock out showtunes. Why are deities such as Hermes and the ‘half-blood’ Percy Jackson having a moment in musica…

35 days ago

Oedipus at Colonus/Electra review – a double shot of Sophocles in Sicily

Greek theatre, Syracuse
Two searing new productions, performed in a hallowed space by intense ensembles, bring strikingly fresh energy to the ancient dramas

Concurrent London productions recently pres…

72 days ago

From Amsterdam to the West End: the avant-garde hit factory behind The Years and Oedipus

A pair of electrifying London shows bagged four prizes at the Olivier awards. Both were developed by Dutch company ITA, which has an eye for British talent

  • Olivier awards: full list of winners
  • Backsta…

4 months ago

Rami Malek on rebellion, racism, and still feeling like an outsider: ‘I’m white passing, but growing up in LA, we definitely didn’t fit in’

He was an unruly teenager in 90s Los Angeles, who became feted for his turns as Freddie Mercury and a Bond villain. Now he’s turning to Greek tragedy on the London stage

Rami Malek, in one graceful sw…

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