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Index to Reviews on the British Theatre Guide (A)

British theatre reviews from London, Edinburgh, the rest of the UK, and New York.

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2Graves by Paul Sellar (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2006)

2nd May 1997 by Jack Thorne (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

3Abschied by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Jérôme Bel and Ictus (Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

3 in the Back 2 in the Head by Jason Sherman (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

3rd Ring Out by Metis Arts (promoted by Northern Stage outside Newcastle Civic Centre). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

3 Sisters on Hope Street by Diane Samuels and Tracy-Ann Oberman after Anton Chekhov (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

3 - 1 - 6 by Euan Rose (Haymarket, Basingstoke). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

4 Ever by George Iliopoulos (The Theatre Lab Company at the Pleasance, London). Reviewer: Lennie Varvarides (2005)

4Play - plays by Freddie Machin and Clive Holland (InterACT and New Writing North at Nothern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2011)

5@50 by Brad Fraser (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

6.0: How Heap and Pebble took on the World and Won by Valentina Ceschi and Thomas Eccleshare (Dancing Brick at the Ustinov Studio, Bath Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2010)

11 and 12 adapted from the works of Amadou Hampaté Bâ by Marie-Hélène Estienne and Peter Brook (Barbican Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

11 and 12 adapted from the works of Amadou Hampaté Bâ by Marie-Hélène Estienne and Peter Brook (Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

13 by Mike Bartlett (RNT Olivier Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

16 Possible Glimpses by Marina Carr (part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Peacock Stage). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

The 24 Hour Plays 2010 (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

27 by Abi Morgan (National Theatre of Scotland and Lyceum Production at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2011)

40 Feathered Winks by the Paper Birds (Seven Arts Centre, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Cecily Boys (2008)

42nd Street Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble; Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Al Dublin (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Katharine Capocci (2007)

42nd Street Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble; Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Al Dublin (Mayflower, Southampton, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)

10 Days on Earth by Ronnie Burkett's Theatre of Marionettes (Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2007)

10 Rounds by Carlo Gébler (Tricycle, Kilburn). Reviewer: Ian Willcox (2002)

13 Objects by Howard Barker (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

13.1 by Mike Kenny (part of the BUPA Great North Run Cultural Programme at the Live Theatre Studio, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

23rd International Playwriting Festival (Warehouse Theatre, Croydon). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

101 Dalmations by Dodie Smith, adapted by Debbie Isitt (Royal Thetare, Northampton). Reviewer: John Johnson (2007)

1800 Acres by David Mayer (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

1888 Music, book & lyrics by Gary Ware (Silhouette Theatre Productions in an Okai Collier Company Production at the Union Theatre, Southwark). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

1984 - Music by Lorin Maazel, Libretto by J.D.McClatchy and Thomas Meehan (Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The 39 Steps based on the novel by John Buchan and adapted by Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon (Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow (Criterion Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock, adapted by Patrick Barlow (Criterion Theatre). Reviewer: Kevin Catrchpole (2007)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow (Royal Theatre, Northampton, and touring). Reviewer: John Johnson (2008)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow ( Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow ( Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow (Criterion Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan (Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow (Criterion Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2010)

42nd Street Music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, based on the novel by Bradford Ropes (Chichester Festival Theatre). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2010)

4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane (Tangram Theatre at the Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)

4:48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane (Young Vic Maria Studio). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane (TR Warszawa at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover by Leah Chillery, Ben Ellis, Stacey Gregg, Lucy Kirkwood and Ben Schiffer (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff, adapted for the stage by James Roose-Evans (Belgrade, Coventry, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

93.2FM by Levi David Addai (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

100 by Diene Petterle, Neil Monaghan and Christopher Heimann (theimaghinarybody at te Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

365 by David Harrower (National Theatre of Scotland at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

5.30 by Alistair McDowall (24:7 Theatre Festival at Pure, The Printworks, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

1001 Nights Now - Devised and directed by Alan Lyddiard from stories by Abas Amini, Maziar Bahari, Fadia Faqir, Johan Bergman Lindfors/Reza Parsa, Paul Mattar, Shazia Mirza, Murathan Mungan and Atiq Rahimi (Nottingham Playhosue and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

1867 by Theresa Roche (Palladini Productions at Rich Mix). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

1936 by Tom McNab (Attic Theatre Company at the Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

1984 by George Orwell (Haymarket, Leicester, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

1984 by Blind Summit, based on the novel by George Orwell (BAC). Reviewer: Terry O'Donovan (2009)

1984 by George Orwell, adapted by Matthew Dunster (Royal Exhange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

7734 by the Jasmin Vardimon Company (Sadler's Wells and touring). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2010)

2000 Feet Away by Anthony Weigh (Bush Thetare). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

6000 Miles Away choreography by William Forsythe, Jirí Kylián and Mats Ek (Sylvie Guillem/Sadler's Wells co-production at Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Peter Grimes, based on the novel by Jules Verne (Walk the Plank on MV Fitzcarraldo at the Ctstoms House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

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Aalst by Pol Heyvaert, in a new version by Duncan McLean (National Theatre of Scotland at the North Edinburgh Arts Centre and touring). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2007)

Aalst by Pol Heyvaert and Dimitri Verhulst in a new version by Duncan McLean (National Theatre of Scotland at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Aalst by Pol Heyvaert and Dimitri Verhulst in a new version by Duncan McLean (National Theatre of Scotland at the Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

The Abbatoir Pages by John Harrigan (Guerilla Zoo and Foolish People at The Old Abattoir, Clerkenwell). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

The Abduction from the Seraglio by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh (New Ambassadors). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh (Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2005)

Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh (London Classic Theatre at the Theatre Royal, Winchester). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)

About Tommy by Thor Bjørn Krebs, translated by David Duchin (Brother Tongue at Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2009)

The Absence of Women by Owen McCafferty (Lyric Theatre, Belfast, and touring). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2010)

The Absence of Women by Owen McCafferty (Lyric Theatre, Belfast). Reviewer: Mark Phelan (2011)

The Absence of Women by Owen McCafferty (Lyric Theatre, Belfast, production at the Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Absent Friends by Alan Ayckbourn (Coliseum Theatre, Oldham). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

Absolute Beginners Based on the novel by Colin MacInnes, adapted by Roy Williams (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Absolute Hell by Rodney Ackland (BBC DVD - The Judi Dench Collection). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Absolutely! (Perhaps) by Luigi Pirandello, translated by Martin Sherman (Wyndham's). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Absurdia A triple Bill of British Absurdist comedies (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn (Octagon, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn (Garrick). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guilford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2009)

Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn (Curve, Leicester). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo, translated by Simon Nye (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo, translated by Simon Nye (Octagon, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2006)

Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo (Acorn Theatre, Hackney Empire). Reviewer: John Johnson (2006)

Accolade by Emlyn Williams (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Accomplice: London by Tom Salamon (Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

The Accordionist by Bethany Jameson and Romano Viazzani (Vérité Productions at the New End Theatre). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

The Acid Test by Anya Reiss (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Acorn Antiques the Musical by Victoria Wood (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Acorn Antiques the Musical by Victoria Wood (Theatre Royal, Nottingham, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

Acqua Nero by Meredydd Barker (Sgript Cymru at the Chapter Arts Stiwdio, Cardiff). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2007)

Adam Bede by George Eliot, adapted by Geoffrey Beevers (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Addams Family Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams, (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The Admirable Crichton by J M Barrie, edited by Fiona Kelcher (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

Adolf, written and performed by Pip Utton (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2002)

Adolf written and performed by Pip Utton (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall by Spike Milligan, adapted for the stage by Ben Power and Tim Carroll (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall by Spike Milligan, adapted by Ben Power and Tim Carroll (Darlington Civic Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall by Spike Milligan, adapted by Ben Power and Tim Carrol (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

Adrenalin...Heart by Georgia Fitch (Bush). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (National Black Light Theatre Prague at The Lowry, Salford, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

The Adventures of Mr Broucek by Leoš Janácek (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

The Adventures of Pinocchio Music by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Alasdair Middleton (Opera North at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2008)

The Adventures of Pinocchio Music by Jonathan Dove and libretto by Alasdair Middleton (Opera North at The Lowry, Salford, and touring). Reviewer: Helen Nugent (2010)

The Adventures of Pinocchio adapted from the Carlo Collodi stories by Bill Davies (Blunderbus Theatre Company at Watermans, Brentford). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2009)

The Adventures of Sinbad by Andrew Pollard (The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, North Yorkshire). Reviewer: Helen Brown (2011)

The Adventures of the Stoneheads by Toby Wilsher (RNT and Trestle Theatre Company at the Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

The Adventures of Wound Man and Shirley written and performed by Chris Goode (Northern Stage, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2009)

The Adventures of Wound Man and Shirley written and performed by Chris Goode (Ustinov Studio, Bath, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2009)

A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The African Company Presents Richard III by Carlyle Brown (Collective Artists at the Greenwich Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

African Snow by Murray Watts (Riding Lights and York Theatre Royal production at the Hackney Empire and touring). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2007)

Afrika! Afrika! (O2 Arena, Geeenwich). Reviewer: Rober Tanitch (2008)

Africker by Freddy Syborn (Hoxton Hall). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

After Dido based on Purcell's Dido and Aeneas (co-production with English National Opera at the Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

After Haggerty by David Mercer (Rediscoveries season at the Finborough). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Afterlife by Michael Frayn (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

AfterLight by Russell Maliphant (Russell Maliphant Company at Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2010)

After Liverpool by James Saunders (Orange Tree, Richmond), Reviewer: John Thaxter (2006)

Aftermath by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen (Old Vic Tunnels). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

After Miss Julie by Patrick Marber, based on the Strindberg original (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

After Miss Julie by Patrick Marber (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2009)

After the Dance by Terence Rattigan (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Afterplay by Brian Friel (Gielgud). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Afterplay/The Bear by Brian Friel (Attic Theatre Company at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2007)

After the End by Dennis Kelly (Paines Plough at the Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

After Troy by Glyn Maxwell (Lifeblood Theatre Company at the Shaw Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

Agamemnon by Aeschylus (in Greek) (Oxford Classical Drama Society at the Oxford Playhouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

Agamemnon by Aeschylus, translated by Robert Fagles (London Actors Group at the Courtyard Theatre). Reviewer: Emme Berge (2011)

The Agent by Martin Wagner (Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2007)

Age of Arousal by Linda Griffiths (Stellar Quines at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2011)

Age-Sex-Location by Marcus Markou (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Agon / Sphinx / Limen choreographed by George Balanchine, Glen Tetley and Wayne McGregor (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2009)

Agreste (Drylands) by Newton Moren, translated by Mark O'Thomas (Dende Collective at the Lyric Studio, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Loiise Hill (2007)

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi and Antonio Ghislanzoni (Grand Theatre, Swansea, and touring). Reviewer: Graham Williams (2004)

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (Arena di Verona, Italy). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (Engish National Opera at the Coliseum). Reviewer: Robert Tanitch (2007)

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2008)

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (English National Opera at the London Coliseum). Reviewer: Kevin Cathcpole (2008)

Ain't Misbehavin' by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jnr (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Phil Seager (2004)

Airsick by Emma Frost (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Ajax by Sophocles, translated by Robert Cannon (Love&Madness at the Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2009)

Airport Kids by Lola Arias & Stefan Kaegi (Rimini Protokoll at De Singel International Art Campus, Antwerp, and touring). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2009)

Airswimming by Charlotte Jones (Courtyard Theatre Studio, Hoxton). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2009)

Aladdin at Nottingham Playhouse. Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

Aladdin at Salisbury Playhouse. Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2003)

Aladdin at the King's, Edinburgh. Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2004)

Aladdin at the Old Vic. Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Aladdin by Ray Spencer (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Aladdin by Paul Hendry (Richmond Theatre). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2005)

Aladdin by Bille Brown (Old Vic). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

Aladdin written and directed by James Barry (Theatre Royal, Winchester). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Aladdin written and directed by Michael Harrison (Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

Aladdin written and directed by Simon Stallworthy (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2008)

Aladdin First Family Entertainment (Sunderland Empire). Reviewer: Katharine Capocci (2008)

Aladdin by Paul Hendy (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

Aladdin by Susie McKenna (Hackney Empire). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Aladdin by Eric Potts (Opera House, Manchester). Reviewer: Andrew Edwards (2009)

Aladdin book by Trish Cooke and songs by Robert Hyman (Theatre Royal, Stratford East). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Aladdin by Jon Conway (Darlington Civic Theatre). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2009)

Aladdin by Iain Lauchlan and Will Brenton (Shaw Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2009)

Aladdin by Eric Potts (New Wimbledon Theatre). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2009)

Aladdin (Theatre Royal, Windsor) Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2009)

Aladdin by Julian Chenery and Colin Warnock with additional dialogue by Richard Gauntlett (White Rock Theatre, Hastings). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2009)

Aladdin by Joanna Read and Stuart Thomas (Watford Palace Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Aladdin by Nick Mowat and Jamie Greaves (Camberley Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Aladdin by Mark Clements (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)

Aladdin (Paul Hammond Productions at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Aladdin - A Wish Come True (Michael Rose Ltd, Chris Moreno and The Mayflower, Southampton, at The Mayflower). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Aladdin by David Lee (Pantoni Pantomimes at the Empire Theatre, Consett). Reviewer: Helen Brown (2010)

Aladdin by Jonathan Kylie (Qdos Entertainment at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Aladdin by Keith and Ben Simmons (Derby LIVE and Paul Holman Associates at Assembly Rooms, Derby). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2010)

Aladdin by Brad Fitt and Stewart Permutt (Cambridge Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2010)

Aladdin By Joel Horwood, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Steve Marmion (Lyric Hammersmith). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Aladdin By Ray Spencer and Graeme Thompson (Customs House, South Shields). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2011)

Aladdin By Andrew Pollard (Greenwich Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Aladdin by Joe Standerline (Pelé Productions at Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Aladdin By Simon Barnard & Guy Pascall (Blue Genie Entertainment at The Playhouse, Whitley Bay). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2011)

Aladdin by James Barry (Rushmoor Borough Council in association with Hopkins Associates at Princes Hall, Aldershot). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Aladdin by Eric Potts (Milton Keynes Theatre). Reviewer: John Johnson (2011)

(Jim Davidson's) Aladdin (Mayflower, Southampton). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2003)

Aladin et la Lampe Enchantée by Théâtre Sans Fontières (Queen's Hall, Hexham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today (Vaudeville Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2009)

Alarms and Excursions - More Plays Than One by Michael Frayn (In Company at the Brockley Jack Theatre). Reviewer: Samdra Giorgetti (2009)

Alarms and Excusions - More Plays Than One by Michael Frayn (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)

Alarms and Excusions - More Plays Than One by Michael Frayn (Richmond Theatre, Surrey, and touring). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2011)

Alaska by DC Moore (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Alcestis by Euripides, in a version by Ted Hughes (Iris Theatre at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Queen's Hall, Hexham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

The Alchemist by Ben Jonson (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

The Alchemist by Ben Jonson (Theatre of Bray at the Rosemary Branch Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxon (2010)

Alchemy in the UK by Maggie Nevill (Nuffield Theatre Company at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton). Reviewer: Rbin Strapp (2011)

Alex by Charles Peattie and Russell Taylor (Arts Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Alex by Charles Peattie and Russell Taylor (Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

Alice adapted from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland by Laura Wade with original music by David Shrubsole (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Velda Harris (2010)

Alice by Angela Truby (Sustained Magic at the Derby Theatre Studio). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

Alice in Wonderland Music by Carl David, book and lyrics by John Wells after Lewis Carroll (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2005)

Alice in Wonderland by Paul Boyd from the books by Lewis Carroll (Castle Theatre, Wellingborough). Reviewer: John Johnson (2008)

Alice in Wonderland adapted by Tim Kane from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Little Angel Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2010)

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Phil Porter (Royal Theatre Northampton). Reviewer: John Johnson (2011)

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Theresa Heskins (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

Alice's Adventures in the New World by Sarah Sigal (fluff productions at the Old Red Lion). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Sally Meredith (Illyria at Gibside Chapel, Rowlands Gill, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Alice Through the Looking Glass by Hattie Naylor after Lewis Carroll, Music & Lyrics by Paul Dodgson (Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

Alice Through the Looking Glass by Hattie Naylor after Lewis Carroll (the egg, Bath Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2010)

The Alice Trilogy by Tom Murphy (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Aliens by Annie Baker (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Alison's House by Susan Glaspell (Orange Tree, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Alive from Palestine - Stories under the Occupation by Al-Kasaba Theatre (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

All About My Mother by Samuel Adamson, based on the film by Pedro Almodovar (Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Alladeen by Keith Khan, Marianne Weems and Ali Zaidi (Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

All I Want for Christmas by Luke Bateman and Katy Darby (Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2010)

All Because of Molly by Paul Ferguson (rehearsed reading at the 24:7 Theatre Festival at New Century House, Manchester). Reviewer: Ben Aitken (2010)

All Creatures Great and Small adapted and directed by Simon Stallworthy (Gala Theatre, Durham). Reviewer: Steve Burbridge (2010)

All Mouth by Jonathan Lewis and Miranda Foster (Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewr: Philip Fisher (2007)

All My Sons by Arthur Miller (Mercury Theatre, Colchester). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2003)

All My Sons by Arthur Miller (Library Theatre, Manchester), Reviewer: David Chadderton (2004)

All My Sons by Arthur Miller (Octagon Theatre, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

All My Sons by Arthur Miller (Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers (Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, and touring). Reviewer: Robin Strapp (2011)

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque; adapted for the stage by Robin Kingsland (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare (Swan, Stratford). Revewer: Steve Orme (2003)

All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare (RNT Olivier). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe).Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

All That Is Solid Melts in the Air by Tangled Feet with Thomas Tallis School (Greenwich and Docklands International Festival in Greenwich Park Centre). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury (2011)

All the Fun of the Fair Music by David Essex and book by Jon Conway (Palace Theatre, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

All the Fun of the Fair Music by David Essex and book by Jon Conway (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2009)

All the Fun of the Fair Music and lyrics by David Essex and book by Jon Conway (Garrick Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

All The Great Books (Abridged) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor (Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Gala Theatre, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

All the Way Home by Ayub Khan-Din (Library Theatre Company at The Lowry, Salford). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

All They Need Is Love by C S Flint (Act Provocateur at the Lion and Unicorm Theatre, Kentish Town). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

All Those People I Have Met by A2 (Hoxton Hall). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

The Almond and the Seahorse by Kaite O'Reilly (Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, and touring). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

Almost Blue by Christopher Dunkley, adapted from the novel by Carlo Lucarelli (Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2005)

Almost Nothing by Marcos Barbosa (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Alone It Stands by John Breen (Duchess). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Alphabetical Order by Michael Frayn (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2007)

Alphabetical Order by Michael Frayn (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Alphabetical Order by Michael Frayn (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2010)

Alston A triple bill of work by Martin Lawrance and Richard Alston (Richard Alston Dance Company at Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera LIber (2010)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2010 Tour (Sadler's Wells and touring). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2010)

Amadeus by Peter Shaffer (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Amajuba: Like Dives We Rise (Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea). Reviewer: Graham Williams (2004)

Amajuba: Like Doves We Rise by Yael Farber (Criterion). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2005)

Amato Saltone devised by the Shunt Theatre Collective (Shunt Vaults, London Bridge). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Amazônia by Colin Teevan and Paul Heritage (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Americana Absurdum by Brian Parks (Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre, Southwark). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

American Ballet Theatre (Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

American Patrol devised by John Latus (Mayflower, Southampton). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

The American Pilot by David Greig (RSC at Live Theatre, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

The American Pilot by David Greig (RSC at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

American Poodle by Guy Masterson and Brian Parks (part of Best of the Fest at the Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Americans by Eric Schlosser (Oxford Stage Company at the Arcola Theatre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

American Trade by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Royal Shakespeare Company at the Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Amid the Clouds by Amir Reza Koohestani, translated by Vali Mahlouji (Royal Court). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Amongst Friends by April de Angelis (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Amphibians by Steve Waters, based on an idea and research by Cressida Brown (Offstage at the Bridewell Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Amy's View by David Hare (Garrick). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Anansi: an African Fairy Tale by Lisa Cagnacci (Wild Shrews at Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Anansi and the Magic Mirror by Geoff Aymer (Talawa at the Hackney Empire). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2009)

Anastasia by Marcelle Murette, adapted for the stage by Andrei Vironov and Kate Sellers (Walking Thoughts Theatre at Pushkin House). Reviewer: Anita Butler (2009)

The Anatomist by Tony Ramsay (Eastern Angles touring East Anglia). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2006)

Ancestral Voices Devised and directed by Hugh Massingberd (Somerset House). Reviewer: Richard Stoker (2003)

And a Nightingale Sang by C P Taylor (New Vic/Oldham Coliseum co-production at the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2010)

And a Nightingale Sang by C P Taylor (New Vic/Oldham Coliseum co-production at the Coliseum, Oldham). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

And Another Thing... by Johnny Vegas, Emma Fryer and Kevin Eldon (Part of the Manchester International Festival at the Palace Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

And Did Those Feet by Les Smith and Martin Thomasson (Octagon, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

And Did Those Feet by Les Smith and Martin Thomasson (Octagon, Bolton). Reviewer: David Chaddrton (2010)

The Andersen Project Written, directed and performed by Robert Lepage (Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Andersen's Dream and Salt Odin Teatret (Théâtre du Soleil, Paris). Reviewer: John Cardale (2005)

Andersen's English by Sebastian Barry (co-produced by Out of Joint and Hampstead Theatre at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2010)

Andersen's English by Sebastian Barry (Out of Joint at the Library Theatre, Manchester, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

Andersen's English by Sebastian Barry (Out of Joint at Salisbury Playhouse and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2010)

And Even My Goldfish by Chotto Ookii (Carriageworks Studio, Leeds). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2006)

And I and Silence by Naomi Wallace (Finborough Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday in the Park (Hyde Park). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw (BBC DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Andromaque by Jean Racine (Cheek By Jowl at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, and touring). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2009)

And the Horse You Rode In On by Told By an Idiot (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2011)

And the Horse You Rode In On conceived by Hayley Carmichael and Paul Hunter (Told By an Idiot at the Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

and the little one said by Laura Stevens (Peters Productions in association with Adam Spreadbury-Maher for Good Night Out at the Cock Tavern Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

And Then There Were None by by Agatha Christie, in a new adaptation by Kevin Elyot (Gielgud). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (The Agatha Christie Company at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

And the Rain Falls Down A Fevered Sleep/Lyric Hammersmith co-production (Young Vic Maria Studio and touring). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

And the Rat Laughed - a chamber opera by Ella Milch-Sherif, adapted from the novel 'The Rat Laughs' by Nava Semel, libretto: Nava Semel and Milch Sherif (Cameri Theatre, Tel Aviv)

Angela Unbound by William Whitehurst (Second Skin Theatre at Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Angel House by Roy Williams (Eclipse Theatre at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, and touring). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2008)

Angelina Ballerina by Paul Larson and Laura Beaumont (English National Ballet at the Royal & Derngate, Northampton, and touring). Reviewer: John Johnson (2009)

Angelmoth Choreographed by Liv Lorent and the dancers, music by Andy Ross, written and narrated by Ben Crompton (balletLORENT at Dance City, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Angelmoth Choreographed by Liv Lorent and the dancers, music by Andy Ross, written and narrated by Ben Crompton (Sadler's Wells Lilian Baylis Studio). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2008)

Angels Among the Trees by Jonathan Holloway (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Angels in America by Tony Kushner (Citizens' Theatre Company, Headlong Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewers: V Mitchell and Peter Lathan (2007)

Angels in America Part I: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner (Citizens' Theatre Company, Headlong Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith at The Lowry, Salford). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Angels in America Part II: Perestroika by Tony Kushner (Citizens' Theatre Company, Headlong Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith at The Lowry, Salford). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Angels in America Part I: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner (Citizens Theatre Company, Headlong Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Angels in America Part II: Perestroika by Tony Kushner (Citizens Theatre Company, Headlong Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner (Signature Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika by Tony Kushner (Signature Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Angels in America by Tony Kushner (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Angels of the Universe by Einar Mar Gudmundsson (Gate Theatre, Notting Hill). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Angry Young Man by Ben Woolf (Mahwaff Theatre Company at Trafalgar Studios). Reviewer: Zia Trench (2008)

Animal by Kay Adshead (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Animal Farm by George Orwell, adapted by Sir Peter Hall (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

Animal Farm by George Orwell, adapted by Peter Hall, lyrics by Adrian Mitchell, music by Richard Peaslee and new musical arrangement by Conor Mitchell (The Peter Hall Company at the Theatre Royal, Bath). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2007)

Animal Farm by George Owell, adapted by Peter Hall (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds). Reviewer: Ray Brown (2008)

The Animals and Children Took to the Streets by 1927 (Battersea Arts Centre). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury (2010)

Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill (Donmar Warehouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz (Royale Theater, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Anna Karenina by Tolstoy in a new version by John Clifford (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Georgina Merry (2005)#

Anne Boleyn by Howard Brenton (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Anne Boleyn by Howard Brenton (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Anita Butler (2011)

Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, adapted by Emma Reeves (Sadler's Wells). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Annie Get Your Gun Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, as revised by Peter Stone (Sunderland Empire and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Annie Get Your Gun Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, as revised by Peter Stone (Southampton Mayflower and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

Annie Get Your Gun Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields (Young Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Anniversary by Bill MacIlwraith (Garrick). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Another Paradise by Sayan Kent (Kali Theatre Company at the Vanburgh Theatre and touring). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2009)

Another Three Sisters adapted by Ivan Cutting from the Chekhov original (Eastern Angles Theatre Company at the Coggeshall Grange Barn and touring). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2004)

Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Shimon Buzaglo, adapted by Hanan Snir (Habima and Cameri Theatres, Tel Aviv). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2008)

Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Don Taylor (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

Antigone by Sophocles, adapted by Owen McCafferty (Prime Cut at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, part of the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's). Reviewer: Ian Hill (2008)

Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Robert Fagles (Theatre Lab Company at the Riverside Studios). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

Anti-Valentine Double Bill by Rosie Wilby and Helen Arney (Canal Cafe Theatre). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

Anton Chekhov written and performed by Michael Pennington (Hampstead Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

The Antonioni Project based on the work of Michelangelo Antonioni, adapted from the films L'Avventura, La Notte, L'Eclisse with adaptation & dramaturgy by Bart Van den Eynde (Toneelgroep Amsterdam at the Barbican Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Theatre Royal Haymarket). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002).

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Royal Exchange, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2005)

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford, part of the Complete Works Festival). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2006)

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviwer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon). Reviewer: Kevin Quarmby (2010)

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at The Roundhouse). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

A Number by Caryl Churchill (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

A Number by Caryl Churchill (Sheffield Studio). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2006)

Anyone Can Whistle book by Arthur Laurents, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Primavera Productions at the Jermyn Street Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2010)

Anyone for Breakfast? by Derek Benfield (Gala, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2004)

Anything Goes Book by PG Wodehouse, music and lyrics by Cole Porter (New Victoria Theatre, Woking). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2006)

Anything Goes Original book by PG Wodehouse; music and lyrics by Cole Porter (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Katharine Capocci (2006)

Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Original Book by PG Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, New book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse (The Guildford School of Acting Graduate Company at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

Any Which Way by David Watson (Only Connect Theatre, Kings Cross). Reviewer: Ben Aitken (2008)

Apartment 2012 by Julian Sims (White Bear Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2010)

Apocalypse - A Glamorously Ugly Cabaret (Occasional Cabaret in collaboration with Clancy Productions at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, and touring). Reviewer: Alison Burns (2011)

Apologia by Alexi Kaye Campbell (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

An Apple a Day by Jo Clifford (part of A Play, a Pie and a Pint at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2009)

The Apple Cart by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Apples adapted from the novel by Richard Milward by John Retallack (Company of Angels and Northern Stage at the Empire Middlesbrough). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

Apples adapted from the novel by Richard Milward by John Retallack (Company of Angels and Northern Stage at Northern Stage, Newcastle). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2010)

The Arab and the Jew by Amit Lahav and Al Nedjari (Gecko at the Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2008)

Arabian Night by Roland Schimmelpfennig (Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2002)

Arabian Nights by Karen Louise Hebden (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Arabian Nights adapted by Dominic Cooke (New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2008)

The Arab-Israeli Cookbook by Robin Soans (Gate Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

The Arab-Israeli Cookbook by Robin Soans (Tricycle, Kilburn). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Arab, the Jew and the Chicken by Conflict Relief Theatre (Courtyard Theatre, King's Cross). Reviewer: Rivka Jacobson (2008)

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard (Birmingham Rep). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard (Duke of York's Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard (Library Theatre Company at The Lowry, Salford). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

The Archbishop and the Antichrist by Michael Ashton (part of the Synergy Theatre Project's Convictions festival at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

The Archbishop's Ceiling by Arthur Miller (Southwark Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Arches Awards Winners 2007 - Mother/Father/Son and Amada (Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2007)

Architecting by The TEAM (Performance Space 122, New York City). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2009)

Architecting by The TEAM (Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Arctic Convoy: a Saga of the Sea by Kenneth Greenwell, adapted for stage by Jessica Johnson with Robbie Lee Hurst, dramaturgy by Peter Lathan, with original music by Grace Ellen (Pink Lane Productions at the Jazz Cafe, Newcastle). Reviewer: Valerie Laws (2011)

Arden of Faversham (Em-Lou Productions at the Rose Theatre, Bankside). Reviewer: Kevin Quarmby (2010)

An Argument About Sex by Pamela Carter, a response to Pierre de Marivaux' La Dispute (untitled projects, Traverse Theatre and Tramway at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Seth Ewin (2009)

Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss & Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Royal Opera House, Covent Garden). Reviwer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss & Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Welsh National Opera at the Swansea Grand). Reviewer: Tony Layton (2004)

Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss & Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Welsh National Opera at the Mayflower, Southampton, and touring). Reviwer: Kevin Catchpole (2004)

Aristocrats by Brian Friel (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

Ark by Rhys McClelland (Little Nimbus at the New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2005)

Arlecchino by Marcello Magni (Battersea Arts Centre). Reviewer: Jackie Fletcher (2003)

Arms and the Cow by Kurt Weill, libretto by Jeremy Sams in collaboration with David Pountney (Opera North at the Thetare Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2006)

Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2006)

Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw (DVD). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Around The House & There is Nothing There produced by 33% London: The Festival For Young Emerging Artists (Oval House Theatre). Reviewer: Sacha Voit (2010)

Around the World in Eighty Days Freely adapted by Phil Willmott from the novel by Jules Verne (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2007)

Around the World in 80 Days adapted from Jules Verne's novel by Toby Hulse (The egg, Bath Theatre Royal). Reviewer: Allison Vale (2009)

Around the World in Eighty Days from the novel by Jules Verne, adapted by Phil Willmott, songs by Annemarie Lewis Thomas (Steam Industry Free Theatre at The Scoop, More London). Reviewer: Simon Sladen (2011)

Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne, adapted by Brute Farce (The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2011)

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring (Strand Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2008)

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring (Salisbury Playhouse). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2009)

The Arsonists by Max Frisch, in a new translation by Alistair Beaton (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

Art by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton (Regent, Ipswich, and touring). Reviewer: Jill Sharp (2003)

Art by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton (Gala, Durham, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2005)

Art by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton (Theatre Royal, York). Reviewer: J D Atkinson (2006)

Artefacts by Mike Bartlett (Bush Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Artefacts by Mike Bartlett (Ustinov Studio, Bath Theatre Royal, and touring), Reviewer: Allison Vale (2008)

Arthur and George adapted by David Edgar from the novel by Julian Barnes (Birminham REP and Nottingham Playhouse at Nottingham Playhouse).

Artist Descending a Staircase by Tom Stoppard (Old Red Lion Theatre). Reviewer: Corinne Salisbury (2009)

Art Raid by Will St Leger (Thisispopbaby at the Arches Theatre Festival, Glasgow). Reviewer: Alison Burns (2008)

Arturo Brachetti - Change written and directed by Sean Foley (Garrick Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2009)

Aruba by Rob Evans (People Can Run at the Traverse, Edinburgh, and touring). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2006)

ASEJU (Excess) by the Sakoba Dance Company (Theatre Royal, Winchester, and touring). Reviewer: Kevin Catchpole (2005)

The Ashes by Michael Pinchbeck (Nottingham Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2011)

As I Like It by Amanda Eliasch and Lyall Watson (Chelsea Theatre). Reviewer: Emma Berge (2011)

As One; Rushes - Fragments of a Lost Story; Infra choreographed by Jonathan Watkins, Kim Brandstrup and Wayne McGregor (Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2010)

Aspects of Love Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart, book adaptation by Andrew Lloyd Webber from the novel by David Garnett (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and touring). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2007)

Aspects of Love Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart, book by David Garnett, adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber (New Victoria Theatre,. Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2008)

Aspects of Love Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart, based on the novel by David Garnett (Menier Chocolate Factory). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

Asphodel Meadows / Enigma Variations / Gloria Choreography by Liam Scarlett, Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan Music by Francis Poulenc and Edward Elgar (Royal Ballet at Royal Opera House). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

Assassins Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by John Weidman (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2006)

Assassins Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by John Weidman (West 72nd Productions at the Landor Theatre). Reviwer: Sandra Giorgetti (2008)

Assassins Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman, from an idea by Charles Gilbert Jr (Union Theatre, Southwark). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2010)

The Assault by Jose Vicente (Alter Ego Productions: part of Brasil X 2 at the Old Red Lion Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2009)

A State Affair by Robin Soanes: Soho Theatre. Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2001)

As the Beast Sleeps by Gary Mitchell: Tricycle, Kilburn. Reviewer: Philip Fisher. (2001)

Astronaut by Theatre O, based on a story by Andrea Valdès (BITE:05 at the Barbican Pit). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

The Astronauts' Wives Club by Al Smith (National Youth Theatre at the Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

As We Forgive Them by Richard Vergette (24:7 Theatre Festival, Pure, The Printworks, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2009)

As We Forgive Them by Richard Vergette (Ensemble 52 at the Arcola). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

As You Desire Me by Luigi Pirandello, in a new version by Hugh Whitemore (Playhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Chapterhouse Theatre Company at Kedleston Hall, Derby, and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2004)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol). Reviewer: Pete Woods (2003)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Swan, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (R.J. Williamson Company: Nottingham Castle and touring). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Peter Hall's touring version at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2003)

As You Like It by William Shakspeare (RSC at the Newcastle Playhouse). Reviewer: Peter Lathan (2003)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Wyndham's Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2005)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2005)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2005)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (RSC at the Novello Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Crucible, Sheffield). Reviewer: Philip Seager (2007)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Sheffield Crucible production at the Swan, Stratford). Reviewer: Pete Wood (2007)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Derby Playhouse). Reviewer: Steve Orme (2007)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Palace Theatre, Watford). Reviewer: John Thaxter (2008)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare's Globe). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon). Reviewer: Kevin Quarmby (2009)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle). Reviewer: Gail-Nina Anderson (2009)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (The Bridge Project at the Old Vic). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2010)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Royal Shakespeare Company at The Roundhouse). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2011)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Globe Touring at the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond (N. Yorks), and touring). Reviewer: Helen Brown (2011)

The Atheist by Ronan Noone (Barrow Street Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Attempts on Her Life by Martin Crimp (BAC). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Attempts on Her Life by Martin Crimp (RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

At Tether's End by The Wonder Club (Trinity Centre, Bristol). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2008)

At the Broken Places by Joseph Horton (Savio(u)r Theatre Company at the Cock Tavern Theatre). Reviewer: Amy Yorston (2011)

At the Drop of a Hippopotamus: An Evening of Flanders and Swann - created by Tim FitzHigham and Duncan Walsh Atkins (King's Head). Reviewer: Bronagh Taggart (2005)

At the Table by Marcos Barbosa (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2004)

Attorney For the Damned by Denis Woychuk, music by Rob McCulloch (KGB Bar, Kraine Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Rachel Lynn Brody (2008)

Audace by Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, Paris. Reviewer: John Cardale (2005)

Audience by Václav Havel (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Audience (Ontroerend Goed at Soho Theatre). Reviewer: Diana Damian (2011)

An Audience With the Mafia by The Mercy Man (Apollo Theatre). Reviewer: Rachel Sheridan (2008)

Augusta by Alan Franks (Bare Boards … and a passion at the New End Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2008)

August: Osage County by Tracey Letts (Imperial Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

August: Osage County by Tracy Letts (Steppenwolf at the RNT Lyttelton). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2008)

Aurélia's Oratorio by Victoria Thierrée Chaplin and Aurélia Thierrée (Lyric, Hammersmith). Reviewer: Louise Hill (2006)

Aunt Dan and Lemon by Wallace Shawn (Royal Court Theatre Downstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

Austen's Women by Rebecca Vaughan after Jane Austen (Guy Masterson Productions at the Leicester Square Theatre). Reviewer: Matt Boothman (2010)

Austentatious Music and Lyrics by Matt Board and Joe Slabe; Book by Matt Board, Jane Caplow, Kate Galvin, Luisa Hinchliff and Joe Slabe (Landor Theatre). Reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti (2009)

The Author by Tim Crouch (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2009)

The Author by Tim Crouch (The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2010)

Autumn and Winter by Lars Norén (Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond). Reviewer: Vera Liber (2011)

Autumn Potraits by Eric Bass (Sandglass Theatre, part of the SUSPENSE Festival at the Little Angel Theatre). Reviewer: Howard Loxton (2011)

Avenue Q Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty (Golden Theatre, New York). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Avenue Q - Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty (Noël Coward Theatre). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2006)

Avenue Q Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty (Gielgud Theatre). Reviewer: Beth O'Brien (2009)

Avenue Q Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty (New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and touring). Reviewer: Sheila Connor (2011)

Avenue Q Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty (The Lowry, Salford, and touring). Reviewer: David Chadderton (2011)

Awake and Sing by Clifford Odets (Almeida, Islington). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2007)

AWK-WORD by Lennie Varvarides (missfit productions at the Barons Court Theatre). Reviewer: Lucy Ribchester (2007)

Ay Carmela! by Josè Sanchis Sinisterra, translated by Steve Trafford (Ensemble Theatre at the Theatre Royal York and touring). Reviewer: J.D. Atkinson (2006)

Ay! QuiXote by Teatro Malandro, after Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Barbican). Reviewer: Philip Fisher (2003)

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