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Lyn Gardner brings her insight and passion to highlight the best of West End and fringe theatre, sharing her picks, opinions and commentary.

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A timely arrival at the Arcola is Ukraine Unbroken, a reminder that the war which began four year...

2 Mar, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Director Kirsty Patrick Ward as Manic Street Creature Comes to Kiln Theatre

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Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Director Kirsty Patrick Ward as Manic Street Creature Comes to Kiln Theatre

When a friend of director Kirsty Patrick Ward went to see a preview of her production of Maimuna ...

26 Feb, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Out of the gates this week come two shows: The Holy Rosenbergs at the Menier and Maria and Rosett...

23 Feb, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

10 Reasons to See Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre

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10 Reasons to See Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre

It stars Sadie Sink, best known from Netflix's Stranger Things, but an actor with stage clout. Si...

18 Feb, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

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Not quite what it seems at first, Phil Porter’s Blink-- first seen at the Traverse in Edinburgh a...

16 Feb, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Acclaimed Theatre Journalist Lyn Gardner to Write for London Theatre Direct

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Acclaimed Theatre Journalist Lyn Gardner to Write for London Theatre Direct

Renowned theatre journalist Lyn Gardner joins London Theatre Direct, sharing her expert recommend...

16 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon