TV tonight: it's all go in espionage drama Deutschland 89
Martin is approached by a raft of initialed organisations. Plus: a special edition of Gardenders’ World. Here’s what to watch this evening
January 2021
Judi Dench: 'In my mind's eye I'm six foot and willowy and about 39'
At 86 and in lockdown, the actor finds herself in the rare position of not working. Instead, she talks about theatrical ghosts, her friendship with Harvey Weinstein and definitely not being a national treasure
Blithe Spirit review – unhappy reimagining of Coward's classic
Not even Judi Dench can save this feeble remake of the playwright’s 1941 comedy
That's the spirit! Judi Dench reveals how a clairvoyant chose her name
The Oscar-winning star, who plays the eccentric Madame Arcati in a new film of Blithe Spirit, says her name was revealed to her parents by a famous 1930s medium
March 2020
The many incarnations of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit – in pictures
With Jennifer Saunders playing Madame Arcati in London, and a new film adaptation with Judi Dench on the way, we look back at productions starring Angela Lansbury, Joanna Lumley and many more
June 2019
Blithe Spirit review – Richard Eyre's skilfully crafted revival
Blithe Spirit: Dame Judi to raise Britain’s spirits as Coward’s mystic madame
May 2014
Blithe Spirit review – an anarchic Arcati to savour
Nichola McAuliffe is glorious as Noël Coward's batty psychic in a production that's short of paranormal shocks, writes Alfred Hickling
March 2014
Blithe Spirit review – Angela Lansbury's happy medium
Angela Lansbury plays a magnificently dotty Madame Arcati in a remarkable production of Coward's glacial comedy, writes Susannah Clapp
Marvellous, they wrote: raptures greet Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit
Matt Trueman: Murder, She Wrote star receives near-universal acclaim for her first theatrical appearance in London since 1975
Blithe Spirit review: The play's the thing in a fine Noël Coward revival
Blithe Spirit and theatre as seance: the lasting appeal of spiritualism on stage
This week's new theatre
This week's new theatre
January 2014
Angela Lansbury admits Murder, She Wrote will always haunt her
Actor returns to West End as scatty medium Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit, reprising Broadway role that drew Jessica Fletcher fans
November 2013
Angela Lansbury set to end 40-year absence from the London stage
Blithe Spirit – review
December 2011
This week's new theatre
This week's new theatre and dance
The King And I | Fascinating Aida | London pantos | A Christmas Carol | Blithe Spirit | The Flint Street Nativity | Family-friendly dance
March 2011
Blithe Spirit; The Tempest – review
Blithe Spirit – review
January 2010
Blithe Spirit
Royal Exchange, Manchester Making a case for retaining a sense of fun, this is a highly spirited take on Noël Coward's warning from history, writes Lyn Gardner
