THEATRE

GOING OUT - CRITICS' CHOICE

Full Moon

Shot through with powerfully theatrical images of love, this evocative tale of a Welsh childhood is savage, funny and tender by turn. Helena Kaut-Howson's moving and elemental production is brought to life by magnificent performances.

Young Vic, Beyond the West End

Hamlet

The Almeida Theatre Company moves to the entirely underestimated Hackney Empire for Ralph Fiennes's (below) take on the tortured Dane. Directed by Jonathan Kent, who did such a fine job on Medea and Le Cid.

Hackney Empire, Beyond the West End

A View from the Bridge

A strong revival of Arthur Miller's American tragedy, starring Bernard Hill and Charlotte Cornwell, directed by Miller expert David Thacker.

Bristol Old Vic, Around the Country