The comedian’s childhood was defined by racist abuse and his mother’s violence. As he publishes his autobiography, he talks about how it shaped him as a performer and activist “I’m f…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AMProducers extend preview run indefinitely due to building setbacks and a script ‘in flux’ An immersive theatre adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street has postponed its opening night and e…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03PMTheatre company reacts to sexual assaults at previous events like The Great Gatsby The company behind The Wolf of Wall Street, the latest production to tap into the trend for immersive thea…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:06PMComedian, TV presenter, pop star … the ‘British Will Smith’ was geared for Hollywood stardom until his life came crashing down. Now, in a powerful play about death in custody, he’s m…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AMJewish actors and playwrights criticise Falsettos for using non-Jews to play Jewish roles A West End musical about a Jewish family is at the centre of a row over cultural appropriation, with…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AMArtists say event will become unsustainable and increasingly elitist if costs keep spiralling Concerns over spiralling rents have dominated the lead-up to this year’s Edinburgh festival fr…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AMSeason includes Kate Tempest reimagining of Greek classic and version of Guardian microplay Death of England Kate Tempest’s reimagining of a Greek classic and an adaptation of a short film…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AMAs a child, he was chosen from 4,000 hopefuls to play Billy Elliot on stage. Now he’s starring in a musical about a young drag queen and using his profile to challenge homophobia‘I’ve …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AMThe star of The Affair and Luther is about to take on one of her most challenging roles – playing her own grandmother in the spy drama Mrs Wilson 1.03pm GMT Ruth Wilson’s latest project…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AMAn eclectic range of contemporary artists owe a creative debt to the purple one, from Outkast and Pharrell to Daft Punk, Kanye and Mark RonsonPrince the businessmanPrince the style iconPrinc…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48PMThis complex documentary explores a fascinating subculture and adds substance and depth to a world that could otherwise be patronisedAt last year’s Sundance there was a screening of Paris …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:52AMThe laconic comedy one-off who has garnered a cult following due to his laid-back persona is making a break for the big time with his new variety show. Can he become a mainstream star? Possi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AMFrom TV-loving agoraphobes to those looking for brazen shirtless male strippers, this holiday weekend offers plenty for the culturally curious to exploreYoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960–1971…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:34PMIn the lead-up to the release of his new comedy, Chris Rock has ruffled the feathers of Hollywood, weighed in on the Eric Garner verdict and positioned himself as a nonpareil voice on race r…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:58PMJoin us as we watch the inflatable-heavy procession through New York, which this year threatens to be disrupted by Ferguson protestorsThe Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: in pictures Continue r…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:01PMWe head inside the Top Ten Dance, where Soweto's most dazzling dancers compete for the attention of Nozinja, mobile phone repair shop magnate turned township Simon Cowell"You are not going t…
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