Eva de Valk runs down the big theatre news of 2017.

A thought-provoking new play which depicts Africa's longstanding issues and clichés with a good balance of comedy and drama.

Some sparkling performances from the cast, but they are ultimately let down by unimaginative staging that confuses what era the play is set in and compromises the atmosphere.

The history of London’s theatres is almost the history of London itself, so enmeshed is the West End with the cultural tapestry of the capital. Folklore, tales of catastrophe and the personalities who make their name in the Smoke; all surround the bright lights of theatreland, and every year millions of tourists are entranced by the sweeping architecture and picture book antiquity of London’s glamorous pathway to the stars. Every name trips off the tongue even if you have never ...

A well realised production with excellent staging and strong performances which feels more timely now than ever.

Pros: Energetic cast, strong vocals and an abundance of crass language Cons: Perhaps a tad too long with no interval I’m a proud Scot. I’m an even prouder Scot after seeing this wonderful show. Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, named after the convent school that its characters attend, is an award winning musical based on Alan Warner’s award winning ’90s novel, The Sopranos. The only way I can think of describing this show is as History Boys, but a Scottish ...

This is your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, at the National Theatre. To enter simply retweet one of our Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour competition tweets before 5pm on 15th August 2016 AND name the novel on which the show is based. #COMPETITION: Tickets for Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour @NationalTheatre. Retweet by 15.8.16 & name the novel on which the show is based. — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) August 9, 2016 Our Ladies ...

Olivier award-winning director Dominic Cooke discusses his first foray into television with the BBC's 'Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses.'

A brutally honest, touching and brilliantly delivered exploration of one man’s struggle with mental illness.

Eva de Valk casts her expert eye over the shows on offer this Christmas, and suggests something for every taste.