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James wrote (1999-2010) for the Financial Times, The Economist and Dance Europe, mainly from Berlin. His books include a biography of Jorge Luis Borges, a study of Rio's music through the life and work of Chico Buarque, and an account of the marriage of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. He's now a writer back in England.

Articles By James Woodall

Interview: Director Peter Brook Wednesday, 10 February 2010 Read more...	Giselle & Men Y Men, English National Ballet, Coliseum Friday, 22 January 2010 Read more...
theartsdesk Q&A: Conductor Antonio Pappano Saturday, 16 January 2010 Read more...	The Rivals, Southwark Playhouse Saturday, 16 January 2010 Read more...
Red, Donmar Warehouse Wednesday, 09 December 2009 Read more...	Endgame, Duchess Theatre Friday, 16 October 2009 Read more...
Life is a Dream, Donmar Warehouse Wednesday, 14 October 2009 Read more...	Mother Courage and Her Children, National Theatre Saturday, 26 September 2009 Read more...
Our Class, Cottesloe, National Theatre Thursday, 24 September 2009 Read more...	Judgment Day, Almeida Friday, 11 September 2009 Read more...

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