London’s Gloomy Theatre Offerings Reflect A Deeply Unsettled World

“The present fears about climate change, terrorism and globalization’s political and economic fallout have exacerbated our horrible imaginings of the future. It would be unnatural if the theater didn’t register the collective consternation. But an overindulgence of London theater in the dying light of 2016 might persuade you to cash in your 401(k).”