Juliet Hindell finds the stunts captivating, but the interpretation of a classic puzzling and without the magic and mystery of the original.

Ivo van Hove brings fresh eyes to West Side Story in this video-heavy production and with it makes something wholly original. Lane Williamson shakes off van Hove fatigue and finds pleasure again in van Hove’s work.

New giant ape musical is bizarre, messy, and excessive, but never quite satisfying as a whole. Alison Walls reviews.