We could not agree,” says rakish Captain Plume about his lover Sylvia. Rourke delivers a handsome period-costume production, and a lively band of musicians intersperses the action with songs and takes on small roles. Nancy Carroll has a dignity and...

Ditto Rachael Stirling as painted-cheeked Melinda, the rich social climber who is courted by dull Mr Worthy (Nicholas Burns). Miss Stirling seems to play an actress playing Melinda. Does this add anything? Much as I admired the candelabra, I’m not sure...

Our deepest parts of ourselves, we long to be feeling like we can be included and part of something that’s bigger than ourselves and our lives,” she said. It’s a wonderful show, and it’s visually spectacular. I think it’s been so well integrated that...

Officer, to run February 9-April 14. The production will directed by Josie Rourke, the company's new artistic director, and will be designed by Lucy Osborne, with lighting design by James Farncombe, sound design by Emma Laxton. and music by Michael Bruce.

The production of George Farquhar's 18th-century military and marital comedy, which begins the tenure of incoming a.d. Josie Rourke, also stars Mark Gatiss, Tobias Menzies and Rachael Stirling. Rourke's production runs Feb. 9-Apr. 14, with a Feb. 14...