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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

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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The Baker's Wife, Menier Chocolate Factory review - loving reappraisal doesn't entirely, well, rise

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Starlight Express, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre review - freight is kinda great

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Romeo and Juliet, Duke of York's Theatre review - doomy and deathly, and much-hyped

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Long Day's Journey Into Night, Wyndham's Theatre review - O'Neill masterwork is once again driven by its Mary

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Opening Night, Gielgud Theatre review - brave, yes, but also misguided and bizarre

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Power of Sail, Menier Chocolate Factory review - alternately stiff and startling

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Oscars 2024: politics aplenty but few surprises as 'Oppenheimer' dominates

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Uncle Vanya, Orange Tree Theatre review - Chekhov served up choice

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Wicked Little Letters review - sweary, starry film is mostly strange

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