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Lyn Gardner

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

The Lowdown on Amadeus at the Noel Coward Theatre from April 2027

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The Lowdown on Amadeus at the Noel Coward Theatre from April 2027

What is it? Amadeus is a revival of Peter Shaffer's flamboyant, gloriously operatic 1979 hit i...

27 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

Sir Trevor Nunn has run the RSC and the National Theatre, and it is perhaps a sign of the increas...

26 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Amit Sharma on the Importance of Representation in Theatre

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Amit Sharma on the Importance of Representation in Theatre

Some might hesitate about programming a play about death for the Christmas period, but Amit Sharm...

22 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

The big opening this week is undoubtedly Robert Icke’s take on The Lives of Others, Florian Henck...

19 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Sam Pinkleton on the Joy of Bringing People Together with Ceilidh

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Sam Pinkleton on the Joy of Bringing People Together with Ceilidh

“I bristle at the words participatory or immersive in theatre,” says Sam Pinkleton, director of t...

14 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

The hit revival of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder takes up residence this week at the ...

12 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner interviews Laurie Kynaston about The Standard of Living and the value of the arts

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Lyn Gardner interviews Laurie Kynaston about The Standard of Living and the value of the arts

When actor Laurie Kynaston, currently playing Friedrich Hayek in James Graham’s The Standard of L...

7 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner