The Week’s guide to what’s worth seeing and reading
Last chance
Rembrandt: Britain’s Discovery of the
Master at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh (0131-624 6200). The British passion for Rembrandt – which reached a peak in the late 18th century – is traced in this “fascinating” show (Scotsman). Ends 14 October.
Showing now
Company at the Gielgud Theatre, London W1 (0844-482 5130). In this production of Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 musical, the lead role has been made female. Rosalie Craig plays commitmentshy Bobby – now Bobbie. Broadway legend Patti Lupone also stars. Ends 22 December.
Book now
Choreographer and dancer Akram Khan’s Until the Lions returns to London, and Khan will be performing it for the final time. “A little firecracker of a show” (Daily Telegraph). 11-17 January 2019, Roundhouse, London NW1 (0300-678 9222).
Gillian Anderson and Lily James take the lead roles in a stage version of the Bette Davis film All About Eve. James plays Eve, the ruthlessly ambitious actress who worms her way into the life of a show-business diva. 2 February11 May 2019, Noël Coward Theatre, London WC2 (allabouteveplay.com).
Just out in paperback
Rebel Prince (William Collins £9.99) by Tom Bower. A “bean-spilling biography” of the Prince of Wales, the pampered royal “who doesn’t know what cling film is” (Times).