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David Benedict

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About David Benedict

David Benedict has been a daily columnist and theatre editor on the Independent and arts editor of the Observer. He is chief London critic of Variety, a regular guest on the BBC, and is currently writing the authorised biography of Stephen Sondheim. Read David's columns for The Stage every Wednesday.

Recent Articles

My Favourite Play: Lyndsey Marshal

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Actor Lyndsey Marshal chooses a Sarah Kane play that provided an unforgettable experience

Eugene Onegin review

Reviews

Max Webster directs a dramatically intense take on the Tchaikovsky work

My Favourite Play: Sarah Connolly

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired our leading theatremakers? Opera star Sarah Connolly chooses an impactful Pinter play at the Almeida

Don Carlo review

Reviews

Star-making turn from Michel de Souza invigorates this Verdi work, directed by Jo Davies

My Favourite Play: Paul Chahidi

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired our leading theatremakers? Actor Paul Chahidi chooses a work by award-winning, avant-garde company Complicité

Orlando review

Reviews

Beth Taylor’s knockout performance crowns Sinead O’Neill’s glorious production

My Favourite Play: Sharon D Clarke

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired our leading theatremakers? Olivier-award-winning actor Sharon D Clarke chooses a searing verbatim play about the interpreters involved with post-apartheid trials

My Favourite Play: Jessica Hung Han Yun

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired our leading theatremakers? Award-winning lighting designer Jessica Hung Han Yun selects a revelatory work from Hofesh Shechter

My Favourite Play: Lucy Kirkwood

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Playwright Lucy Kirkwood selects a firm favourite that teams serious politics with slapstick comedy

My Favourite Play: Nina Raine

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Director and playwright Nina Raine selects a production that made her laugh and then sob

Tamerlano review

Reviews

Scattershot production of Handel’s rarely revived work

My Favourite Play: Jeremy Sams

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Director Jeremy Sams chooses a joyful, recent hit show that made him go back for more

My favourite play: Michela Meazza

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Dancer and choreographer Michela Meazza picks the Annie Ernaux adaptation that became the talk of the industry

My favourite play: Toheeb Jimoh

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Actor Toheeb Jimoh chooses a modern adaptation of a classic that he watched multiple times while working as an usher

My Favourite Play: David Pugh

My Favourite Play

Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? West End and Broadway producer David Pugh selects the 1981 production of Dreamgirls in New York