pick of the week

Tuesday 06 August 1996 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The Red Balloon

Anthony Clark and composer Mark Vibrans turn the screen classic into a wonderous children's musical guaranteed to crack the hardest of adult hearts. National Theatre, London SE1 Tues, Thurs, Fri matinees (0171-928 2252). To 30 Aug

The Decameron

An abundance of grace, narrative intricacy, hilarity and sheer beauty in Nick Ward's production of his own adaptation of Boccaccio's storytelling saga.

Gate Theatre, London W11. (0171-229 5387). To 17 Aug

Hamlet

A strikingly youthful Ian Pepperell proves that there is nothing like a Dane in Karl James and John Retallack's gripping production of Shakespeare's succession shocker.

Rose Theatre, Oxford (01865 798600). To 24 Aug

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

pick of the week

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering