theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber wins High Court copyright dispute | Theatre | Entertainment

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Philip Christian, 68, said in the 1970s that he penned the words and melody that became the main theme from the hit 1981 show Cats. He alleged that a member of one of Lord Lloyd-Webber’s other works overheard a recording of the song and recited it to him ahead of the show’s production. Mr Christian was … Read more

‘Infinite life’: Annie Baker’s latest play delves into pain and absurdity | Theatre | Entertainment

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Their treatment involves fasting for long periods. Annie Baker’s latest play is designed to subvert expectations, as most of her work does. The long silences and the frequent collisions between the banal and the absurd are often comical and frequently alarming. She is able to stretch reality like elastic. At 47, Sofi (Christina Kirk) is … Read more