The Prince of Homburg
Donmar, until 4 September
Danton’s Death
Olivier, in rep until 14 October
Welcome to London. This month we’re hosting the world’s very first, but probably not its last, Useless German Playwright Festival. Here’s a scribbler you may not have heard of.

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