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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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