From School of Rock to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, this is our regularly updated guide to the best plays and shows in the West End and beyond
I’m Not Running ★★★☆☆
Where: National Theatre
Address: Upper Ground, Lambeth, London SE1 9PX
Booking until: January 31
In a nutshell: “The good news is that David Hare, that big beast of British theatre, is back on his home turf: presenting an original stage drama about our political life at the National. The bad news is that Neil Armfield’s expertly directed, stylishly designed production – starring Sian Brooke as an independent MP who may or may not run for the Labour Party leadership – is schematic and under-powered.” Read the full review
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The Unreturning ★★★☆☆
Where: Theatre Royal Stratford East
Address: Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN
Until: February 2 (then touring)
