It was a year in which the Globe gave abundant voice to Shakespeare and the Royal Court resounded with play after play.

This lame-brained attempt at a Spic Girls jukebox musical is a garish mess, untouched by redeeming qualities.

Simon Russell Beale stars in a heartfelt, disarming post-war play with song and dance intermixed.

Phyllida Lloyd’s high-concept, all-female production thrives on a dangerous, combustible and sometimes nightmarish energy.

Thea Sharrock’s production gives fans of the movie some satisfying moments.

It is a pity that the creative team felt the need to meddle with a good thing.

Lucy Prebble’s The Effect succeeds wonderfully in juggling neurology and psychological medication with human impulse.

Alan Bennett's sly wit and the talents of Frances de la Tour make for a successful combination.

Alan Bennett weaves an odd, implausible story without saying much in the process.

Samuel Beckett's voice comes through even in lesser-known works like this 1957 radio play.