Victoria and Abdul review: “pointed mischief and genuine emotion”

American Assassin review: “trots out cliché after cliché”

mother! review: “a modest home invasion chiller”

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Hamlet review: Gyles Brandreth turns Shakespeare’s tragedy into a family affair ★★★

Loot review: Joe Orton’s black comedy still hits the spot ★★★★

Detroit review: “A vital statement on the oppressive power structures embedded in American society”

Tales from the Arabian Nights review: Ancient stories in a magical setting ★★★★

Evita review: Emma Hatton is superb as the ruthlessly ambitious Eva Peron ★★★★

Atomic Blonde: "a sexy gut-punch of A-list gorgeousness"

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Harry Potter and The Cursed Child’s original London cast will open the show on Broadway

Gangsta Granny review: David Walliams’ children’s book shines as a theatrical show ★★★★

Tom Hiddleston to play Hamlet on the London stage

Oliver Twist review: An exhilarating take on Charles Dickens’ classic ★★★★

The Hunting of the Snark review: Lewis Carroll’s poem has been turned into a visual feast for children ★★★★

Road review: Protest play about the neglected working-class is as relevant as ever ★★★