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| The Accidental Death of an Anarchist Newsnight Review discussed Simon Nye's new production of Dario Fo's political satire. Afterplay Afterplay: running at the Gielgud Theatre in London and staring John Hurt picks up Chekhov's characters twenty years on. The Breath of LifeNewsnight Review discussed Dames Maggie Smith and Judi Dench who play one man's two women in David Hare's latest play "The Breath of Life" Bremner, Bird and Fortune Newsnight Review discussed Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Rory Bremner turns to the stage for his latest show. The Coast of Utopia The eagerly awaited trilogy of plays by Tom Stoppard, "The Coast of Utopia" deals with intellectual ferment and idealised love amongst 19th Century Russians in exile. Dance Of DeathNewsnight Review discussed Ian McKellen in Strindberg's marital battle Dance Of Death. The Elephant VanishesNewsnight Review discussed the stage adaptation of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami 's The Elephant Vanishes. Ricky Gervais - AnimalsNewsnight Review discussed Ricky Gervais one man show Animals at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London. The Girl on the SofaNorwegian playwright, Jon Fosse, brings his latest play to the Edinburgh International Festival - "The Girl on the Sofa" The GuysTim Robbins & Susan Sarandon star in "The Guys", a play based on the real life experiences of journalist Anne Nelson who helped firemen compose eulogies for colleagues who died on 9/11 The Handmaid's TaleNewsnight Review discussed an opera based on Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. The Lady From the SeaNewsnight Review discussed Ibsen's The Lady From the Sea at the Almeida theatre. Oedipus Rex"Oedipus Rex" is a take on the Sophocles myth and is performed by the Canadian Opera Company. Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads A match on the telly - and a fight in the pub - in a play about racism in Britain. Sophie's ChoiceNewsnight Review discussed the opera of Sophie's Choice which opened at the Royal Opera House in London. Jerry Springer: The OperaNewsnight Review discussed Jerry Springer: The Opera at the Royal National Theatre in London. A Streetcar named DesireNewsnight Review discussed "A Streetcar Named Desire", Tennessee William's play, which has opened at the National Theatre, with movie actress Glenn Close playing the classic role of Blanche DuBois. Take Me Out A new play in which a baseball hero reveals he's gay, Take Me Out at the Donmar Warehouse. Three SistersNewsnight Review discussed Michael Blakemore's new production of Chekhov's Three Sisters. Verdi's Macbeth Macbeth at the Royal Opera House, a revival of one of Verdi's trilogy of Shakespearean operas. |
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