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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

Theatre: The Best of 2012

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12 Films of Christmas: The Family Stone

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The Bodyguard, Adelphi Theatre

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Seven Psychopaths

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Merrily We Roll Along, Menier Chocolate Factory

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The Promise, Trafalgar Studios

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The River, Royal Court Theatre

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Loserville the Musical

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Damned by Despair, National Theatre

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Cabaret, Savoy Theatre

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Liberal Arts

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Hope Springs

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To Rome With Love

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Interview: 10 Questions for Rob Ashford

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Anna Karenina: The Rave

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Without You, Menier Chocolate Factory

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