THEATRE CHOICE

RECOMMENDED

MACBETH

Swan, Stratford (01789 403403) to 18 March

Antony Sher stars in Gregory Doran's thrilling production.

JANE EYRE

New Ambassador's, WC2 (0171 836 6111) to 24 Dec

Polly Teale's astute and transfixing production for Shared Experience.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

BAC, SW11 (0171 223 2223) to 15 Jan

Phil Willmott turns to pistol-packin cowboys and cowgirls.

THE LADY IN THE VAN

Queen's, W1 (0171 494 5040) See review, above.

OPENING THIS WEEK

THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS

The Other Place, Stratford (01789 403403) now previewing, opens Wed, to 22 Jan

The RSC's writer-in-residence, Lee Hall, author of Spoonface Steinberg, has translated Goldoni's comedy for director Tim Supple. Jason Watkins plays the servant.

HONK! THE UGLY DUCKLING

RNT Olivier, SE1 (0171 452 3000) now previewing, opens Thurs, booking to 22 Jan

Julia McKenzie directs the National's family entertainment: a musical based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles. RB