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Friday, June 27, 2014

Kathleen Turner live Q&A post your questions now by Guardian Staff

On Wednesday 2 July at 1pm the Hollywood star will take a break from appearing in the play Bakersfield Mist to talk about her characters, from Peggy Sue to Jessica Rabbit, and her work with …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:06AM
Thursday, June 26, 2014

Sketches of love: one man's scribbled history of a marriage in pictures by Guardian Staff

Wot? No Fish!! stages the story of a couple's relationship, drawing upon the portraits that shoemaker Ab Solomons made of his wife over a period of 60 years. Take a look at these drawings, s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Can you identify the first lines of these plays? quiz by Guardian Staff

Do you know your Pinter from your Ibsen? Your Frayn from your Kane? See if you can recognise these opening lines of 10 classic playsQuiz: Can you identify these character actors? Continue re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:17AM
Monday, June 23, 2014

Samuel Beckett: match the line to the play quiz by Guardian Staff

As Richard Wilson stars in Krapp's Last Tape in Sheffield, see if you can identify these quotes from Samuel Beckett's plays Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:25AM
Friday, June 20, 2014

Rebel theatre | @guardianletters by Guardian Staff

Reading your article (An anger is developing and the desire the express that, 18 June), the realisation struck me that, although the performers and playwrights featured in the article may no…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00PM

Queensland Ballet: Romeo and Juliet preview - video by Guardian Staff

Queensland Ballet perform Sir Kenneth Macmillan's Romeo and Juliet. Guardian Australia talks to Deborah Macmillan, artistic director Li Cunxin and principal dancer Matthew Lawrence.Romeo and…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Quiz: Which comedians told these jokes about men? by Guardian Staff

Here are 10 one-liners on the subject of men. Do you know which comedian is responsible for each of them? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:25AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Bill Nighy back in David Hare's Skylight in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 06:21AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Bard garb: Shakespeare costumes from around the world in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 10:36AM
Monday, June 16, 2014

Moominsummer Madness: Tove Jansson puppets in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 04:49AM
Thursday, June 12, 2014

Quiz: match the alcohol joke to the comedian by Guardian Staff

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 09:21AM

Romeo and Juliet: Carlos Acosta and Tamara Rojo are star-crossed dancers by Guardian Staff

English National Ballet's arena-style production of Shakespeare's tragedy is staged at the Royal Albert Hall Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:29AM
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Natalia Osipova dazzles in Notre Dame de Paris with costumes by Yves Saint Laurent video by Guardian Staff

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 09:29AM
Monday, June 9, 2014

Diary of a Nobody: Pootering around on stage - in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 06:27AM

Tony awards 2014: list of main winners by Guardian Staff

A 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 01:18AM
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Tony awards arrivals in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 07:52PM
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Tony awards: great acceptance speeches, from Idina Menzel to Cyndi Lauper by Guardian Staff

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 11:00AM
Friday, June 6, 2014

Standup comedy: which live acts have you been surprised by? by Guardian Staff

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 08:17AM

Tony awards 2014 poll - who should win the top prizes? by Guardian Staff

The 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 07:30AM

Quiz: Match the marriage joke to the comedian by Guardian Staff

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 03:00AM
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Share a photo of your favourite standup comedy venue by Guardian Staff

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 08:59AM
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

The Roof: an open-air video game on London's South Bank by Guardian Staff

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 02:00AM
Friday, May 30, 2014

Kevin Spacey webchat post your questions now by Guardian Staff

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 02:55PM

Cleopatras comin' atcha: queens of the Nile on stage and screen - in pictures by Guardian Staff

Eve 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 07:42AM
Thursday, May 29, 2014

Quiz: Match the canine gag to the comedian by Guardian Staff

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 08:01AM

Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be at Stratford then and now  in pictures by Guardian Staff

Produced 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 03:50AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Poker faces: Patrick Marber's plays and films in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 10:04AM

Clown prince: Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes on the absurd humour of Richard III - video by Guardian Staff

In 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 06:53AM
Friday, May 23, 2014

Sara Pascoe webchat post your questions now by Guardian Staff

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 01:19PM

Quiz: Match the gag to the comedian by Guardian Staff

Here 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 08:24AM
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Timing lords: comedians who have starred in Doctor Who in pictures by Guardian Staff

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 08:03AM

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