The RSC's Wars of the Roses to be staged for the first time in 52 years by Mark Brown

Trevor Nunn will direct three-play adaptation of Shakespeare histories at the Rose theatre in Kingston, fulfilling a long-held ambitionAn epic adaptation of four Shakespeare history plays is…

Actor Corin Redgrave dies by Mark Brown

Member of British film and theatre dynasty and revolutionary socialist dies aged 70Corin Redgrave, an actor as well known for his passionate political beliefs as for his stage, film and TV c…

Yer Granny, King's Theatre Edinburgh, review: 'an abominable delight' by Mark Brown

Gregor Fisher of Rab C Nesbitt plays another hilarious monster in this no-holds-barred comedy, says Mark Brown

That old story: Artangel theatre piece puts men's ageing in the shop window by Mark Brown

The adventurous art group is using a closed-down London store to explore the unglamorous chores and difficulties of the later years of life Continue reading...

Arts Council England to increase ratio of funding outside London by Mark Brown

Darren Henley, new chief executive, to announce ‘significant shift’ in investment to the regions whilst also calling for continued public funding for the arts Continue reading...

Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Mark Rylance? Who is the greatest stage actor ever? by Mark Brown

Trade newspaper asks its readers to choose from 10 names but list is notable for omissions and for overwhelmingly English selection

Bush theatre on the move by Mark Brown

Small west London theatre with star-making reputation secures new premises to enable move from leak-prone HQ

West End hits bomb on Broadway by Mark Brown

Elling, La Bête and A Life in Theatre are three of the big casualties on the New York theatre circuit. New York's theatre district appears to be going through something of a crisis, with a …

Belarus Free Theatre under arrest by Mark Brown

Belarus Free Theatre, who perform in secret locations because they are banned by the state - yes, that's actors forbidden from putting on plays in Europe in 2010.

Bono and The Edge defend Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark by Mark Brown

Speak the speech ... Shakespeare's plays to be performed in 38 languages by Mark Brown

Globe theatre to stage all of the Bard's plays, each in a different language, as part of 2012 Cultural OlympiadAnyone who struggles with Shakespeare in English will next year be able to see …

Does this government fear the arts and artists? by Mark Brown

Does the coalition government have a wider agenda when it comes to spending cuts? Is it suspicious - fearful even - of the arts and artists?I pose the questions after a long conversation wit…

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies receives seven Olivier award nods by Mark Brown

Donmar Warehouse names Josie Rourke as new artistic director by Mark Brown

Current artistic director of London's Bush theatre follows in footsteps of Sam Mendes and Michael GrandageIt is one of the most coveted jobs in British theatre: following in the footsteps of…

Actors warn of funding cut danger to regional theatre by Mark Brown

Victoria Wood, Julie Walters and Alison Steadman among big names to voice anger at cuts to subsidised sectorFunding cuts to theatre loomed heavily at the

English National Opera and Sky to produce first live 3D opera by Mark Brown

People will be able to view Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia, directed by Mike Figgis, in cinemas around the country as well as on TVNew ground will be made in the increasingly competitive field …

Welcome, Home: Manchester's £25m arts centre finally opens its doors by Mark Brown

Lancashire-born film-maker Danny Boyle introduces official opening of largest arts complex outside London, which will house film, theatre and visual art shows Continue reading...

The Songbook of Judy Garland, Edinburgh Playhouse, review: 'Lorna Luft brings star quality' by Mark Brown

Mark Brown reviews The Songbook of Judy Garland, which stars Lorna Luft

Rites, Tron Theatre, Glasgow, review: 'admirable' by Mark Brown

This is a sensitive, informed play about female genital mutilation, says Mark Brown - though it's lacking in drama

Tony awards 2015: Helen Mirren and Bill Nighy lead British nominations by Mark Brown

British talent takes centre stage, with Mirren favourite to be crowned for playing the Queen and Nighy given a nod for sparkling turn in Skylight Continue reading...

Edinburgh fringe brings the circus to town – but with no clowning around by Mark Brown

Contemporary circus acts from around the world will descend on this year’s Edinburgh festival fringe, which has created an ambitious new hub for the genre Continue reading...

Tony awards nominations: Fun Home and An American in Paris share spotlight by Mark Brown

Two very different musicals have taken 12 Tony nominations each, while The King and I, Something Rotten!, Wolf Hall and Skylight are up for several awardsPoll: Pick your own winners Continue…

Fever Dream: Southside, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, review: 'a failed blancmange' by Mark Brown

Douglas Maxwell's socio-political fantasy lacks coherence, says Mark Brown

Friendship between IRA bomber and victim's daughter put on stage by Mark Brown

The Bombing of the Grand Hotel tells story of relationship between Patrick Magee and Jo Berry, whose father was killed in Brighton bombingA hugely unlikely friendship between an IRA bomber a…

New take on Old Vic with Matthew Warchus as artistic director by Mark Brown

First season at theatre without Kevin Spacey promises programme including musical version of Groundhog Day and adaptation of Dr Seuss’s The LoraxA musical version of Groundhog Day, an adap…

Whisky Galore, National Theatre of Scotland, review: 'a rare treat' by Mark Brown

Mark Brown enjoys a little bit of theatrical history: a Gaelic play with English surtitles

Hedda Gabler, Royal Lyceum Theatre, review: 'impressive' by Mark Brown

This production deserves to be remembered for Nicola Daley's brilliant performance, says Mark Brown

Gary Barlow reveals musical based on Calendar Girls by Mark Brown

The Girls is set for premiere in Leeds in November, with Barlow hoping the production will have the feel of a village hall Continue reading...

EIF director Linehan reveals artist-driven, expanded festival lineup by Mark Brown

Sufjan Stevens, Enda Walsh’s chamber opera and Simon McBurney among those announced in 2015 Edinburgh international festival programme Continue reading...

Blood Wedding, Dundee Rep, review: 'lacking poetry' by Mark Brown

This attempt to naturalise Lorca is well-intentioned but hard to accept, says Mark Brown

Sweeney Todd production transfers from Tooting pie shop to West End by Mark Brown

Much-praised local show attended by Stephen Sondheim will premiere in Cameron Mackintosh venue after shop closes for refurbishment Continue reading...