The Double Dealer review – sly schemers, randy wives and foolish cuckolds
Selina Cadell stages an enterprising production of Congreve’s convoluted restoration comedy
April 2018
The week in theatre: The Way of the World; The Country Wife; Plastic – review
The Way of the World review – sparkling restoration of Congreve's comic gem
September 2015
From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays
In his new book, the Guardian’s theatre critic has selected what he thinks are the 101 greatest plays ever written, in any language – so do you agree?
February 2013
Robert McCrum on books
English literature's 50 key moments from Marlowe to JK Rowling
What have been the hinge points in the evolution of Anglo-American literature? Here's a provisional, partisan list
April 2012
The Way of the World – review
Rachel Kavanaugh's bold, period-set production of Congreve's comic classic The Way of the World delivers Hobbes with knobs on, writes Michael Billington
February 2012
This week's new theatre
This week's new theatre & dance
Waiting For Godot | The Recruiting Officer | Snookered | The Rodin Project | Your Last Breath | The Bomb – A Partial History In Two Parts | The Way Of The World | At Swim Two Boys
May 2007
The Way of the World
This buoyant production proves Restoration comedy can be accessible, says Michael Billington.
October 2003
Triumph of the boy wonder
Peter Ackroyd unearths a 'perfect' first novel by the young William Congreve, a drama of elaborate deceit and discovery
April 2000
Just enough tomfoolery
The Way of the World The Royal Exchange, Manchester Rating: ***
