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Chekhov is given a modern overhaul

Chekhov is given a modern overhaul

Robert Tanitch reviews Uncle Vanya at Almeida Theatre, London N1. It doesn’t look like Chekhov. It doesn’t sound like Chekhov. Vanya is called John and Astrov is called Michael. Waffles is called Cart ...
Ralph Fiennes impresses in Ibsen revival

Ralph Fiennes impresses in Ibsen revival

Robert Tanitch reviews The Master Builder at Old Vic, London SW1 The critics at its British premiere in 1893 were quick to dismiss Henrik Ibsen’s play as “three acts of gibberish… in ...