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An act of rebellion: Staging The Pelicot Trial in Belgrade
On a ‘guerrilla-style’ performance of Milo Rau and Servane Dècle’s documentary play.
Jan 14
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Things to come: Theatre to look forward to in 2026
A look ahead at some of the most intriguing new shows of the coming year.
Jan 6
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Chicken noodle soup: My 2025 European theatre highlights
On some of my favourite theatre moments from the last 12 months.
Dec 23, 2025
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New York round-up: Anna Christie, Archduke, Tartuffe
I went to New York, saw some shows and had some thoughts.
Dec 18, 2025
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Dance fever: Nolwenn Peterschmitt's Unruhe
On an infectious, participatory French dance show.
Dec 4, 2025
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The sound of silence: The student protests sweeping Serbia
Jan 2, 2025
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The crying game: Robert Icke's Manhunt
Apr 19, 2025
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London round-up: A Good House, Kyoto, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Employees
Jan 26, 2025
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Here we go again: A look-ahead at this year's Edinburgh Fringe
Jul 29, 2025
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'Tis the season: A foreigner's guide to panto
On the cultural dominance of a uniquely British form of theatre.
Nov 26, 2025
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Future proof: Dresden's Fast Forward Festival
On an adventurous festival of new work by young European directors.
Nov 19, 2025
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A year of protest and resistance in Serbia
On the current situation in Serbia and the impact increasing government repression is having on the country's cultural scene.
Nov 5, 2025
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London round-up: The Maids, The Unbelievers, English Kings Killing Foreigners
I went to London, saw some shows and had some thoughts.
Oct 29, 2025
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Motherland: Marina Abramović's Balkan Erotic Epic
On the Serbian performance artist's four-hour, durational exploration of Balkan rites and rituals.
Oct 22, 2025
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Dublin round-up: Her Father's Voice, Konstantin, BÁN
I went to Dublin, saw some plays, and had some thoughts.
Oct 15, 2025
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Brilliant or shit: In Bed with My Brother's Philosophy of the World
On the anarchic In Bed with My Bother and their new show inspired by 60s band The Shaggs.
Oct 8, 2025
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