UNCLE VANYA at the Almeida Theatre, London

Let’s start with a disclaimer, shall we? I’m not a “professional” critic, nor, sad to say, even a regular theatre-goer these days.  (Further disclaimer : I live in New Delhi, and so am many, many miles from anything remotely resembling London’s amazing theatre life.) Even so, the level of bowled-over-ness …

Beauty and the Beast, New Delhi

Delhi, bizarrely, for such a major capital city does not have anything resembling a thriving theatre culture. Hardly any big overseas professional shows of any genre come here as part of their world tours.  No ballet, no opera, hardly any orchestral concerts.  No travelling Shakespeare, no pantomime at Christmas, no Broadway …

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at the NATIONAL THEATRE, LONDON

This is going to be one of those gushingly enthusiastic reviews, be warned. When you see an absolutely pitch perfect, drop-dead wonderful production of Shakespeare, with not one foot put wrong at any level, what else can you do but gush ?  Other than advise anyone in London who hasn’t …