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Northern Ballet stages George Orwell’s 1984

Northern Ballet stages George Orwell’s 1984

Robert Tanitch reviews 1984 at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London EC1. “If you want a picture of the future,” said George Orwell, “imagine a boot on a human face – for ever.” Jonathan Watkins’s ballet ver ...
Famous playwright’s lover commits suicide

Famous playwright’s lover commits suicide

Robert Tanitch reviews Kenny Morgan at Arcola Theatre, London E8 Kenny Morgan was Terence Rattigan’s ex-lover and he committed suicide on 28th February, 1949. He gassed himself. Rattigan liked good-lo ...
In Iran it is illegal to dance

In Iran it is illegal to dance

Robert Tanitch reviews the latest DVDs DESERT DANCER (Metrodome). Richard Raymond’ film is based on the Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian who “did a Nureyev” and defected whilst on tour, seeking asylum ...