Between Us – review: a bold confrontation of class inequality
What price does society pay to allow the middle classes to feel good about themselves? asks Sarah Daniels’ play showing at the Arcola
Sarah Lewis
The Trial of the Jew Shylock – review
Adaptation of The Merchant of Venice at the Rosemary Branch theatre explores the complexity and humanity behind one of Shakespeare’s most controversial characters
Banksy: The Room in the Elephant – review
Arcola theatre hosts play about a homeless man who is evicted from his temporary shelter after a Banksy daub makes it a work of art
Jane Eyre at the Rosemary Branch – review
Stage adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s classic Victorian novel captures the raw power and emotion of the original
Palestinian eatery Tatreez opens in Stoke Newington
Levantine and vegetarian food on the menu at venue that also hosts live music
Hackney’s atheist church aims to ‘do good without God’ as it prepares for world tour
Sunday Assembly borrows format of traditional service, but instead of sermons it offers talks on science and life
Calcutta Kosher – review
Award-winning writer brings play about an Iraqi Jewish family to the Arcola as part of festival of contemporary plays by South Asian women
Scratch+Sniff – heaven scent for perfume lovers
Scent events give fragrance enthusiasts good reason to follow their noses
Pandora’s Box – review
World premiere of tragicomedy about ‘families, betrayal, choices and love’. Showing at the Arcola until 26 May 2012