Wednesday, June 18, 2014
As Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan appear in its West End revival, trace the history of David Hare's drama of passion and politics Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:21AMTuesday, June 17, 2014
The exhibition Shakespeare, the Stuff of the World brings together more than 100 outfits from productions around the world, from Gertrude's gown to Banquo's blood-stained doublet. The exhibi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AMMonday, June 16, 2014
Moominmamma, Moominpappa, Snufkin and Little My have all been turned into puppets for Polka theatre and Royal & Derngate's co-production Moominsummer Madness. Take a look behind the scen…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:49AMThursday, June 12, 2014
Here are 10 one-liners on the subject of matrimony. Do you know which standup is responsible for each of them? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:21AMEnglish National Ballet's arena-style production of Shakespeare's tragedy is staged at the Royal Albert Hall Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:29AMWednesday, June 11, 2014
Choreographed by Roland Petit and based on Victor Hugo's epic novel, with costumes by Yves Saint Laurent and music by Maurice Jarre, Notre Dame de Paris gives Natalia Osipova a chance to shi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:29AMMonday, June 9, 2014
As George and Weedon Grossmith's classic novel Diary of a Nobody returns to the stage, revisit some key dates from the book's history Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:27AMA rundown of the main winners on the night of the 68th Tony Awards in New York. 'The only place you can see Wolverine in tap shoes' Bryan Cranston scoops award on debut Best performance by a…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:18AMSunday, June 8, 2014
The great and good of Broadway gather for the 68th annual Tony awards in New York, hosted by Hugh Jackman. Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:52PMSaturday, June 7, 2014
As Broadway gears up for Sunday's 68th Tony awards, we remember the speeches which made it though the tearsLea Salonga won big for Miss Saigon and all little girls with a dream. Anyone who …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:00AMFriday, June 6, 2014
Open thread: Following Sarah Silverman's unannounced appearance in London this week, we'd like to hear about the comedians who, good or bad, you've found surprisingAudience members at London…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:17AMThe Tony awards will be announced on 8 June. Which Broadway stars do you think should take home a trophy? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:30AMHere are 10 one-liners on the subject of matrimony. Do you know which standup is responsible for each of them? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AMWednesday, June 4, 2014
Where are the best places to watch comedy and what is it that makes them so good? What are the best standup comedy venues you've ever been to? Do you prefer seeing big names like Lee Evans …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:59AMTuesday, June 3, 2014
The cast are masked free-runners. The audience wear headphones to take them inside the hero's mind. And it all unfolds in a car park. Welcome to the world of The Roof, set to become one of t…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AMFriday, May 30, 2014
The Oscar-winning actor and Old Vic artistic director will be joining us to answer your questions on Wednesday 4 June"Former shoe salesman now making a go at film and theater. Wish me l…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:55PMEve Best plays Cleopatra in a new production at Shakespeare's Globe. From Liz Taylor to Mark Rylance, here's a reminder of the other stars who have ruled as the Egyptian leader Continue read…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AMThursday, May 29, 2014
Here are 10 one-liners on the subject of dogs. Do you know which standup is responsible for each of them? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:01AMProduced by Joan Littlewood with songs by Lionel Bart, Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be launched Barbara Windsor's career in 1959 as these archive photos show. Now her fellow EastEnder Jessie…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:50AMWednesday, May 28, 2014
As Dealer's Choice is revived at the Royal and Derngate in Northampton, catch up on Patrick Marber's best-known dramas Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:04AMIn this exclusive clip from the documentary Now: In the Wings on a World Stage, Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes discuss unearthing Richard III's sense of humour and sarcasm in their 2011 Old Vic…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:53AMFriday, May 23, 2014
Comedian, celebrity vegan and Edinburgh festival regular, Sara Pascoe joins us on Tuesday 27 May what will you ask her?Sara Pascoe never set out to be a standup. Comedy started as a hobby, …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:19PMHere are 10 one-liners on the subject of food. Do you know which standup is responsible for each of them? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AMWednesday, May 21, 2014
As Frank Skinner reveals he will appear in the latest Doctor Who series, take a look at these other standup,
sketch and sitcom comedians from John Cleese to Catherine Tate who have guest …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:03AMTuesday, May 20, 2014
They're practising their silly walks, expecting the Spanish Inquisition and always looking on the bright side of life ... Monty Python are back. Their show at the O2 arena promises 'comedy, …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:53AMMonday, May 19, 2014
The RSC's stage adaptations of Hilary Mantel's novels garnered rave reviews from audience members who took to social media during and after the performances Wolf Hall/Bring Up the Bodies rev…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AMKathleen Turner is back on stage in London, starring in Bakersfield Mist. See how well you know her best lines on stage and screen match the quote to the film or play Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:44AMFriday, May 16, 2014
I agree with Marina Warner's comments regarding Lucy Bailey's Titus Andronicus at the Globe (Comment, 12 May), but I don't believe the play aspires to new levels of savagery. As she rightly …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00PMRambert dancers bring new life to the Rolling Stones and Buddy Holly track, Not Fade Away, in this extract from their show, Rooster. Christopher Bruce's snake-hipped homage to the 1960s, set…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12AMTuesday, May 13, 2014
A factory dispute in the American Midwest shouldn't be the stuff of musical magic. But The Pajama Game earned its stripes with Broadway pedigree and Hollywood pizzazz. As Richard Eyre's hit …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:21PMFriday, May 9, 2014
Standup, panel-show regular and Stephen Fry's favourite Canadian funnywoman ... on Tuesday, Katherine Ryan will be joining us in the hotseat. From her Comic Relief turn as Nicki Minaj to her…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:46PM 
