Critics' choice: Theatre this weekend

Our critics' list of which shows are set to make great viewing over the weekend
Mark Rylance as Richard III at the Apollo Theatre photo by Simon Annand
Simon Annand/Apollo
23 November 2012

The Trojan Women

A fine, new modern-day version by poet Caroline Bird.

Gate, W11. Until Dec 15 (020 7229 0706, gatetheatre.co.uk)

Richard III

Mark Rylance gives a compelling crooked king in an unusually funny account of the play.

Apollo, W1. In rep until Feb 2 (020 7492 9930, apollotheatrelondon.co.uk)

Twelfth Night

Mark Rylance is a fluttering Olivia, Stephen Fry a confident Malvolio.

Apollo, W1. In rep until Feb 3 (020 7492 9930, apollotheatrelondon.co.uk)

The Dark Earth and the Light Sky

Richard Eyre directs Nick Dear’s time-travelling biog of First World War poet Edward Thomas.

Almeida, N1. Until January 12

(020 7359 4404, almeida.co.uk)

Blackta

Final performances of Nathaniel Martello-White’s striking satire about the difficulties facing black performers.

Young Vic, SE1. Until tomorrow

(020 7922 2922, youngvic.org)

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