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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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