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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

A Reluctant Satirist Takes On the Bomb

by Alex Marshall

Armando Iannucci, the mastermind behind “Veep,” has adapted “Dr. Strangelove” for the theater and insists that laughing at nuclear disaster couldn’t be more timely.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rufus Norris, Creator of Broadway Hits, to Leave the National Theater

by Alex Marshall

As Rufus Norris prepares to leave the London playhouse he has led since 2015, he reflects on his quest to make the theater represent the audience it serves.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Apologizes After Bullying Accusations

by Alex Marshall

Dancers said De Keersmaeker, a “godmother of contemporary dance,” ran her company in a tyrannical style that endangered staff members’ health.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Theater Breaks Ties With Ivo van Hove After Report on Bullying

by Alex Marshall

An investigation found that a “culture of fear” had developed at the International Theater Amsterdam during the years when the star director led the company.

Monday, August 19, 2024

What’s the Next ‘Baby Reindeer’? Maybe Francesca Moody Has the Script.

by Alex Marshall

Francesca Moody has put on some of the Edinburgh Fringe’s biggest breakout hits. This year, she has three shows that she’s hoping will go global.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.

by Alex Marshall

The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

How to Teach a Horse to Dance

by Alex Marshall and Bobby Beasley

A dressage rider explains how she and her horse, Jagerbomb, made it to the Olympics.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

How to Make Thrilling Theater About Climate Change Negotiations

by Alex Marshall

A new play from the writers of “The Jungle” dramatizes the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, a landmark climate agreement preceded by years of arguments over its wording.

Monday, April 15, 2024

2024 Olivier Awards: The Snubs and Surprises

by Houman Barekat, Matt Wolf and Alex Marshall

Our theater critics and a reporter discuss the big winner — “Sunset Boulevard” — and the rest of the honorees at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys.

Sunday, April 14, 2024

‘Sunset Boulevard,’ Heading to Broadway, Wins Big at Olivier Awards

by Alex Marshall

The musical, which stars Nicole Scherzinger, won seven awards at Britain’s version of the Tonys. And Sarah Snook won best actress for “The Picture of Dorian Gray.”

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

A Broadway-Bound ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Leads Olivier Award Nominations

by Alex Marshall

The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, secured 11 nominations at Britain’s equivalent of the Tony Awards.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Is Earlier Better for Theater Start Times?

by Alex Marshall

In an effort to entice audiences back after the pandemic, Britain’s National Theater is testing a 6:30 p.m. curtain.

‘Six’ Creators Announce Their Second Act: ‘Why Am I So Single?’

by Alex Marshall

Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow spent years working out how to follow their hit musical about Henry VIII’s wives. “Why Am I So Single?” is their answer.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

National Theater, Source of Broadway Hits, Gets Its First Female Leader

by Alex Marshall

Indhu Rubasingham will lead the venerable London institution where plays including “War Horse” and “The Lehman Trilogy” originated.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Jon Fosse Wants to Say the Unsayable

by Alex Marshall

The prolific Norwegian is the rarest of recent literary prize winners: an author and playwright in thrall to the divine.

Monday, November 6, 2023

After Election, Poland’s Art World Calls for Change

by Alex Marshall

The Law and Justice party tried to reshape the country via the arts. Now that it appears set to lose office, its critics are split over how to move on.

Friday, October 27, 2023

West End Theatergoers Grumble as Prices for the Best Seats Surge

by Alex Marshall

Concern is growing that a night at the theater in London is becoming unaffordable, especially when a production has starry names, like Kenneth Branagh’s “King Lear.”

Monday, September 25, 2023

In ‘Black Sabbath: the Ballet,’ Heavy Metal, on Pointe

by Alex Marshall

Carlos Acosta’s first major commission as the leader of Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates a local band and the hard-rocking genre it invented.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Belarus Free Theater Is Also a Support Network for Exiles

by Alex Marshall

The leaders of the Belarus Free Theater, who fled the country more than a decade ago, are helping more recent refugees to rebuild their lives while putting on a new show.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Meet Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s Breakout Clown

by Alex Marshall

The breakout star of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe is Julia Masli, aperformer with a graveyard time slot who sets out to solve her audience’s problems.

Friday, July 28, 2023

Despite Acquittal, Kevin Spacey Faces Uphill Battle for Hollywood Roles

by Alex Marshall and Maya Salam

The actor, who was cleared of sexual assault charges in Britain this week, has parts in two small upcoming films. Yet his tarnished public perception makes starry roles unlikely.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Kevin Spacey Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

by Alex Marshall

A British jury on Wednesday found the actor not guilty of nine charges. Mr. Spacey cried when the verdict was delivered.

Friday, July 21, 2023

The Grenfell Tower Fire, Now Onstage at the National Theater

by Alex Marshall

Six years after 72 people died in a fire at a London high rise, artistic projects, including a verbatim play, have been made about the blaze.

Friday, July 14, 2023

Kevin Spacey, in U.K. Trial, Denies Abusing Position of Power

by Alex Marshall

Facing accusations of sexual assault, the actor defended himself against multiple claims. He also admitted he got “the signals wrong” during one encounter.

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Kevin Spacey Denies Sexual Assault Charges During U.K. Trial

by Alex Marshall

Two weeks into a trial in London, the Oscar-winning actor gave his account of sexual encounters that the prosecution says were criminal acts.

Friday, June 30, 2023

Kevin Spacey Called ‘Sexual Bully’ in U.K. Trial

by Alex Marshall

The prosecution outlined its case against the actor, who has pleaded not guilty to 12 sexual assault charges.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Kevin Spacey Begins Sexual Assault Trial

by Alex Marshall

The actor faces 12 charges related to incidents that prosecutors say involved four men and occurred between 2001 and 2013.

What to Know About Kevin Spacey’s UK Trial

by Alex Marshall

The actor will appear in a London courtroom on Wednesday to face a four-week trial over allegations of sexual assault.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Putting Putin Onstage, in ‘Patriots’

by Alex Marshall

Will Keen embodies Russia’s president in a West End production. “It’s been fascinating how the perception of him and the play keep changing,” he said.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

‘Prima Facie’ and ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ Win Big at the Olivier Awards

by Alex Marshall

The Jodie Comer-starring legal drama won best new play at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys and an adaptation of ‘Totoro’ won six gongs — the most of any production.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

‘My Neighbour Totoro’ Dominates Olivier Award Nominations

by Alex Marshall

Studio Ghibli’s fantastical movie was an unexpected choice for a stage adaptation. Now, it is up for 9 awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

He Smeared Feces on a Critic, and Lost a Job. Now, He Wants to be Heard.

by Alex Marshall

Marco Goecke on Thursday lost his position as ballet director at Hanover’s main opera house. The reaction has “been a bit blown up,” he says.

Monday, February 13, 2023

Choreographer Smears Dog Feces on Critic After Negative Review

by Alex Marshall

Marco Goecke has been suspended from his position as ballet director at Hanover’s main opera house after he smeared excrement on a critic’s face.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

‘Die Hard’ Comes to the Christmas Stage in London

by Alex Marshall

The poet Richard Marsh is winning praise in London for a one-man theatrical version of the action movie.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

With an ‘Othello’ of His Own, a Director Comes Full Circle

by Alex Marshall

As a young man, Clint Dyer was appalled by a photograph from a blackface production of Shakespeare’s tragedy at the National Theater. Now, he is that playhouse’s deputy artistic director, and is tackling th…

Friday, November 25, 2022

After a 70-Year Run in London, ‘The Mousetrap’ Heads to Broadway

by Alex Marshall

The enduring Agatha Christie whodunit, which has stumped West End theatergoers since 1952, will come to New York next year. (No spoilers, please.)

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Kevin Spacey Faces New Sexual Assault Charges in U.K.

by Alex Marshall

The authorities authorized seven new counts against the actor, including three for sexual assault. Mr. Spacey was already facing a criminal trial in Britain.

Friday, November 4, 2022

Britain’s Major Opera Companies Suffer in Arts Spending Shake-Up

by Alex Marshall

English National Opera lost its government subsidy, and the Royal Opera House received a 10-percent cut, with funding diverted to organizations outside London.

Monday, October 24, 2022

London Theatergoers Are on the Edge of His Seats

by Alex Marshall

One family firm supplies seating for most of the West End’s theaters, from flexible new spaces to Victorian treasures. Its chief designer reveals some tricks and traps of the trade.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Royal Shakespeare Company Names Two Directors for Top Job

by Alex Marshall

In an usual move for a major British theater, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey will jointly helm the major British theater troupe.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

At Shakespeare’s Globe, a Nonbinary Joan of Arc Causes a Stir

by Alex Marshall

Even before the production debuted, it had inflamed a rancorous debate about sex and gender that plays out almost daily in Britain.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Eldjarn and Das Are Stars at Home, but Not at Edinburgh Fringe

by Alex Marshall

Over 1,000 stand-ups play the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each year, hoping for a big break. Some are already huge names elsewhere.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault

by Alex Marshall

The Oscar-winning actor will face a trial in June 2023 — a rare example of a celebrity #MeToo case reaching that stage in Britain.

Friday, June 24, 2022

The ‘Most Real Richard III There’s Ever Been’

by Alex Marshall

The Royal Shakespeare Company has cast a disabled actor to play the “deformed, unfinish’d” king for the first time. The choice has been hailed as a landmark moment.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Paris Opera Ballet Loses Its Second Head in Six Years

by Alex Marshall

The departure of Aurélie Dupont, who is leaving to focus on personal projects, follows a turbulent time at the esteemed company.

Kevin Spacey, Accused of Sexual Assault, Appears in British Court

by Alex Marshall

The proceedings are a rare example of a celebrity #MeToo case leading to criminal charges.

Monday, June 13, 2022

London Police Charge Kevin Spacey With Sexual Assault

by Alex Marshall

The actor will appear in a London court on Thursday to start what could be a lengthy trial process over multiple allegations of sexual assault.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

These Dancers Escaped the War. Their Journeys Are Just Beginning.

by Alex Marshall

Hundreds of ballet dancers and students fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. With opportunities scarce, many will have to keep moving if they want to keep dancing.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

This Trump Play in London Is a Comedy. Unless You’re American.

by Alex Marshall

Mike Bartlett’s “The 47th” presents political turmoil in the United States for laughs. But some find it more like a horror story.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Inside ‘The Burnt City,’ Punchdrunk’s Take on the Fall of Troy

by Alex Marshall

Punchdrunk’s “The Burnt City” adds techno and sake to the story of the fall of Troy, but it brought in a scholar of classical theater to get the details right.

Friday, April 15, 2022

Russia’s Storied Ballet Is Among the Casualties of War

by Alex Marshall

Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation.

Sunday, April 10, 2022

‘Cabaret,’ Starring Eddie Redmayne, Sweeps Olivier Awards

by Alex Marshall

The musical won seven awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys. A puppet-filled adaptation of “Life of Pi” and a “Back to the Future” musical also won big.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

A Russian Ballet Star, Opposed to the Ukraine War, Quits the Bolshoi

by Alex Marshall

Olga Smirnova said she was against the war in Ukraine “with all the fibers of my soul.” Now, she has joined the Dutch National Ballet.

Thursday, March 10, 2022

An Exiled Theater With a Warning for Europe

by Alex Marshall

The Belarus Free Theater’s members fled repression at home. The company’s latest show imagines a nightmare future of authoritarian Russian rule.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

‘Cabaret,’ Starring Eddie Redmayne, Leads Olivier Award Nominees

by Alex Marshall

A revival of the 1966 musical, with Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles, is up for 11 awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Terry Gilliam's Disputed Sondheim Show Finds a Home

by Alex Marshall

The director was set to stage a revival of “Into the Woods” in London. After a clash at the Old Vic theater, the much-anticipated production will now debut 115 miles away, in Bath, England.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

U.K. Theatergoers Cover Up Again, After Months Without Masks

by Alex Marshall

Encouragements to mask up are hardening into mandates. But the new rules are coming from the playhouses, not the government.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Little Amal, a Refugee Puppet, Looks for Home

by Alex Marshall, Carlotta Gall and Elisabetta Povoledo

In “The Walk,” a 12-foot tall, 9-year-old Syrian girl named Amal trekked from Turkey to Britain to find her mother. In a politically divided continent, were any minds changed?

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The ‘Jaws’ Shoot Was a Drama. Now It’s a Play.

by Alex Marshall

The hit movie’s set was plagued by malfunctioning sharks and drunken feuds — perfect material for a night at the theater.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

No Mask Required: The Joys and Fears of Seeing U.K. Theater Now

by Alex Marshall

With mask wearing and proof of vaccination not legally required, it’s up to venues and audience members to make their own decisions about coronavirus safety.

Friday, September 17, 2021

Fake Rock Nearly Crushes Opera Star: Accident or Sabotage?

by Alex Marshall

Feuding stagehands, falling props: It might sound like the plot of an opera, but in France it has been the subject of a court case.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

In ‘Back to The Future: The Musical,’ the Car Is the Star of the Show

by Alex Marshall

A devoted fan of the 1985 movie helped the London production’s creative team recreate the iconic time-traveling DeLorean, down to the last detail.

Monday, August 30, 2021

Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Angers Some on Walk Through Greece

by Niki Kitsantonis and Alex Marshall

“Little Amal” is on a 5,000-mile journey from Turkey to Britain to highlight the plight of Syrian refugees. But in Greece, some have objected to her presence, saying it could encourage more migrants.

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Covid Surge Shuts Down West End Shows

by Alex Marshall

Many London theaters are canceling performances, and people in the industry fear that more productions will have to close when England ends distancing and mask-wearing requirements next week.

Monday, July 12, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s New Act: Activism

by Alex Marshall

On questions of reopening, the theater impresario has become a surprising thorn in the British government’s side.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

England’s delayed reopening is a blow to culture and nightlife.

by Alex Marshall

Theaters and nightclub owners are having to hastily rearrange and cancel events after the government decided to maintain some restrictions.

Friday, May 28, 2021

Are theatres leaving disabled people behind as they reopen?

by Alex Marshall

Some people with disabilities feel they are being forgotten, and that struggling venues will concentrate on producing in-person shows and forgo online offerings, or cut their in-person services for disabled peo…

Thursday, May 27, 2021

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Onstage. A Nightmare Off It.

by Alex Marshall

Shakespeare’s Globe survived Elizabethan plagues. Today’s version got through the coronavirus pandemic, but tough times lie ahead.

Friday, May 21, 2021

Disabled people fear being left behind as U.K. culture venues reopen

by Alex Marshall

Some fear being forgotten, and that struggling venues will concentrate on producing in-person shows and forgo online offerings, or cut their in-person services for disabled people.

Disabled People Fear Being Left Behind as U.K. Culture Venues Reopen

by Alex Marshall

Some disabled people have spent a year devouring shows online, and they want continued access. Some theaters are promising to provide it, but fears persist.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

London Theater Reopens With West End's Comeback

by Alex Marshall

London’s theater scene re-emerged with “The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s long-running murder mystery, which has changed little from its debut in 1952, let alone from before the coronavirus.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

For West End’s Return, Cleansing Spirits and an Aching for Change

by Alex Marshall

On May 17, after two failed tries, London’s theaters hope to reopen for good. Meet a director, a producer, an actor and a costumer, nervously raring to go.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Edinburgh Festivals Will Go Ahead, in Person and Online

by Alex Marshall

The Edinburgh International Festival, canceled last year, said it would proceed in August thanks to three specially built pavilions.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Klauss Dörr Quits Volksbühne Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

by Alex Marshall

Klauss Dörr resigned as head of the Volksbühne after 10 women accused him of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Protesters Occupy French Theaters, Demanding Reopening

by Laura Cappelle and Alex Marshall

The pandemic is still raging, but arts workers in France want to know when cultural life can restart.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Kirill Serebrennikov Is Fired as Director of Gogol Center

by Sophia Kishkovsky and Alex Marshall

The director, Kirill Serebrennikov, is known for productions with thinly veiled criticism of the Russian government. His contract at the Gogol Center was not renewed.

Monday, January 18, 2021

A Theater Serves as a Courthouse, Provoking Drama Offstage

by Alex Marshall

Black artists and activists in Birmingham, England, say the city’s largest playhouse has sold out by leasing its auditoriums to the criminal justice system.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

How 8 Countries Have Tried to Keep Artists Afloat During Panemic

by Alex Marshall

Governments around the world have tried to support the arts during the pandemic, some more generously than others.

Friday, January 8, 2021

Side Hustles and Handouts: A Tough Year Ahead for U.K. Theater Workers

by Alex Marshall

With playhouses closed for the next few months, actors and backstage crews are looking for new ways to make ends meet.

Friday, December 18, 2020

Barbara Windsor, Beloved British TV and Film Star, Dies at 83

by Alex Marshall

She went from bubbly sex symbol in the “Carry On” films to working-class hero on “EastEnders.” Her private life was often as troubled as her “EastEnders” character’s.

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