John Murphy

Sheffield Crucible reopens with a gentle, uplifting revival of Victoria Wood’s debut play

Six monologues, from writers including Simon Armitage and Maxine Peake, blend a winning mixture of new and established talent to explore the history and community of Leeds

Ben Brown’s imagining of Graham Greene’s final meeting with Kim Philby is light on dramatics but proves an affecting study of long-lost friendship and betrayal

Leeds Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol: At Home is a welcome slice of Christmas cheer in the grimmest of years

David Byrne’s concert film is a joyous hybrid of performance art, music and choreography