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Matt Wolf

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Matt is London theatre critic of The International New York Times (formerly The International Herald Tribune) and London correspondent for the broadway.com website; he spent 21 years as London arts and theatre critic for the Associated Press and over 13 years as Variety's UK drama critic. He has been on the judging panel of the Evening Standard Theatre Awards since 2009.

Articles By Matt Wolf

Evita, London Palladium review - even more thrilling the second time round

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A Moon for the Misbegotten, Almeida Theatre review - Michael Shannon sears the night sky

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Burlesque, Savoy Theatre review - exhaustingly vapid

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Mrs Warren's Profession, Garrick Theatre review - mother-daughter showdown keeps it in the family

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The Deep Blue Sea, Theatre Royal Haymarket review - Tamsin Greig honours Terence Rattigan

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The Brightening Air, Old Vic review - Chekhov jostles Conor McPherson in writer-director's latest

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Here We Are, National Theatre review - Sondheim's sensational swan song

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My Master Builder, Wyndham's Theatre review - Ewan McGregor headlines stillborn Ibsen riff

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Oscars 2025: long day's journey into 'Anora'

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Richard II, Bridge Theatre review - handsomely mounted, emotionally muted

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Elektra, Duke of York's Theatre review - Brie Larson's London stage debut is angry but inert

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Best of 2024: Theatre

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The Devil Wears Prada, Dominion Theatre review - efficient but rarely inspired

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Wicked review - overly busy if beautifully sung cliffhanger

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Barcelona, Duke of York's Theatre review - Lily Collins migrates from France to Spain

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The Years, Almeida Theatre review - matchless acting quintet makes for a must-see

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BBC Proms: Kholodenko, BBCNOW, Otaka review - exhilarating L...

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