1
The Invention of Love Theatre Royal, Haymarket
Tom Stoppard's witty, heartbreaking fantasia on the twin passions of AE Housman: scholarship and an unavailable heterosexual friend.
2
The Weir Royal Court Duke of York's
Ghost stories recounted in a rural Irish bar give way to genuine horror in Conor McPherson's humane masterpiece, beautifully directed by Ian Rickson.
3
Phedre/Britannicus Albery
A powerful pairing of two Racine tragedies: Diana Rigg and Toby Stephens are excellent as the mother and son in both.
4
Love Upon the Throne Comedy Theatre
The Charles and Diana story (well, up to the divorce) presented by the NTB (all two of them). Very funny and oddly touching.
5
Haroun and the Sea of Stories Cottesloe
Tim Supple's magical staging of Salman Rushdie's fatwa-influence fables. Terrific ensemble playing.
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