Lucy Kirkwood's ambitious exploration of the West's relationship with China has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Ayad Akhtar's explosive play takes on issues of religion and identity that few playwrights would dare touch.

David Mamet's play may not say anything new about race, but that doesn't mean it has nothing to say.

Drunk with atrocity, Shakespeare didn't pull punches in this one.

Top-notch acting and a well-clipped pace make a lovely revival of John Van Druten’s 1931 play.

Lindsay Posner’s revival is crisp, well acted and broadly funny.

Josie Rourke's production of Conor McPherson's modern classic puts you right there in the pub next to the men.

Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along has come a long way since its Broadway flop more than 30 years ago.

Nicholas Hytner’s contemporary Othello seethes with testosterone and brutish behavior.

Peter Nichols’ clever 1981 play sees people divide inside as they divide from each other.