The Independent Recommends: The Five Best Plays
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Invention of Love
Theatre Royal, Haymarket
A witty, heartbreaking fantasia by Tom Stoppard on the twin passions of AE Housman: scholarship and an unavailable heterosexual friend.
Love Upon the Throne National Theatre of Brent
The Charles and Diana story (well, up to the divorce) presented by the NTB (all two of them). Very funny and oddly touching.
Kafka's Dick Piccadilly Theatre
Spiriting Kafka to suburban England, this hilarious romp by Alan Bennett survives some peculiar casting in Peter Hall's revival.
Twelfth Night Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
This perfectly thought-through production by Michael Grandage evokes an Illyria where storms rage as much within as without.
Richard III RSC, Cardiff New Theatre
Charismatic Robert Lindsay (right) limps rings round the other characters in Elijah Moshinsky's gripping production of Shakespeare's play.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments