With thousands of civilians killed and the global economy in crisis, campaigners warn that the US and Israel risk dragging the entire world into its disastrous war on Iran. ‘Starmer needs to end British support for this catastrophe,’ CND says
Lust for life
Nick Dark paints a vigorous portrait of 18th century artist William Hogarth in a double bill of plays, says LYNNE WALSH
Misanthrope: Keith Allen as William Hogarth
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SOLOMON HUGHES recommends Sunjeev Sahota’s recent novel set in a trade union election campaign for its fresh approach to what unites and divides workers, but wishes the union backdrop was truer to life
PAUL FOLEY speaks to Mark Calvert, director of I, Daniel Blake before a new tour
If the United States wants international success in a game it built, maybe it should embrace the joy of the game rather than the unnecessary military pageantry, writes JAMES NALTON
Hogarth’s Progress
Rose, Kingston
THIS double bill from Nick Dear is a bawdy romp — a delve into the seething underbelly of 18th century London, with its buxom wenches and pox-ridden punters.
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