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THE FIVE BEST PLAYS

Independent, The (London), Jun 29, 2004

Cruel and Tender

(Young Vic, London)

Impeccable production by Luc Bondy of Martin Crimp's superbly sleek and disturbing update of Sophocles' Trachiniae. (020-7928 6363) to 10 Jul

Democracy

(Wyndhams Theatre, London)

The NT production of Michael Frayn's dazzling play, with Roger Allam as Willy Brandt, the West German Chancellor. (020-7369 1736) to 16 Oct

Tamar's Revenge

(Swan Theatre, Stratford)

A girl's honour is compromised when she is raped by her brother, in Tirso de Molina's powerful 1624 play. (0870 609 1110) to 2 Oct

ZOut of This World

(Chichester Festival Theatre)

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Martin Duncan's UK premiere production of this blissfully silly Cole Porter musical is a delight. (01243 781312) in rep to 25 Sept

The Dog in the Manger

(Swan Theatre, Stratford)

A splendid production of Lope de Vega's hilarious critique of Renaissance Spain's code of honour. (0870 609 1110) to 2 Oct

AND ONE TO AVOID...

When Harry Met Sally (Haymarket Theatre Royal, London)

Vulgar stage adaptation of the 1980s romcom. Sally says: "Yes! Yes! Yes!" We say: "Oi, Sally! No!"