The Comedy of Errors, Barbican, stage review: ‘A Shakespeare classic reborn’
Often derided as the bard’s early ‘joke’ work, the famous farce is given a surprisingly smart update at the Barbican
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As You Like It, Barbican Theatre, stage review: ‘Brave but messy reinvention’
Kimberley Sykes’ take on the Shakespearean comedy feels ‘novel for the sake of it’
Hamlet, Hackney Empire, review: RSC’s African restaging brings the energy of youth to the tragedy
The Royal Shakespeare Company come to Hackney with a West African-influenced production that features their first use of a black actor in the title role
Amateur hour: 85-year-old AmDram group Tower Theatre Company set sights on Stoke Newington
Booze license approved for site on Northwold Road despite objections from locals
Alas! Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet tour to stop at Hackney Empire next year
Londoner Paapa Essiedu to star in the production, which reimagines Denmark as a modern, African-influenced state
Stage review: Henry IV Part 1 and 2 at the Barbican
The Royal Shakespeare Company delivers Henry IV Parts I and II in all its traditional glory
Hackney actor Olufemi Ogunsanwo made MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Founder of Identity Drama School in the East End receives honour for services to acting