Critics choice: five best theatre

Our expert critics pick their top theatre productions of the moment...
13 April 2012

Apollo, W1, Until August 18

(0844 412 4658)

Laurie Metcalf and David Suchet give luminous performances in the O’Neill classic.

Lyric Hammersmith, W6 Until April 21 (0871 22 117 22, lyric.co.uk)

Spymonkey and Kneehigh collaborate to great effect in a joyous classical spoof.

Almeida, NW1. Until May 12 (020 7359 4404, almeida.co.uk)

Samantha Spiro gives a touching performance as a Neapolitan woman with a past.

Adelphi, WC2. Until September 22 (0844 412 4651)

Michael Ball is chillingly good as the demon barber, Imelda Staunton the perfect comic foil.

Theatre503, SW11. Until tomorrow (020 7978 7040, theatre503.com)

Craig Higginson’s potent two-hander about the politics of race.

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