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Boticelli in Frankfurt, Man Ray in New York and the theory of relativity in dance form in London
Reviews
Architecting, Barbican (Pit), London
Much of this New York theatre company’s evaluation of the way America has fashioned itself is fascinating, but not all of it is necessary, writes Sarah Hemming
Maria di Rohan, Royal Festival Hall, London
This opera is breathless and rather wearing, writes Richard Fairman
Agon/Sphinx/Limen, Royal Opera House, London
‘Agon’ was a reproach to what ensued, writes Clement Crisp
Renée Fleming, Royal Festival Hall, London
Richard Fairman reflects on an odd and rather unsatisfactory celebrity evening
Seize the Day, Tricycle Theatre, London
This play is all ‘tell’ and no ‘show’, writes Ian Shuttleworth
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