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The most famous of Christmas ballets opens in Paris; Croatian art goes on show in Zagreb’s new museum; and London’s children are spoilt for theatrical choice
Reviews
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Novello Theatre, London
The long and difficult first act feels underpowered but gives way to a magnificent pitch that brings out all the pain of this great play, writes Sarah Hemming
Otello, Barbican, London
Andrew Clark enjoys a performance that crackled from the start
Jiggery Pokery, BAC, London
Ian Shuttleworth considers the gap between screen persona and real life
Gwilym Simcock, Pizza Express, London
The musician ensured this would be no rest-on-your-laurels romp, writes Mike Hobart
Sweet Charity, Menier Chocolate Factory, London
This superb production is a toothsome, bitter-sweet confection for Christmas, says Sarah Hemming
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