'It stank of fags and booze and we loved it' " theatres that made us, from Glasgow to Soho by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

In the final part of our series, UK arts figures give the lowdown on the precious places that nurtured their careers 'I've wrestled, climbed the walls and got a black eye there' Continue rea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:24am on July 23, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: 'I've wrestled, climbed the walls and got a black eye' by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Nadia Albina, Ivo Graham, Cherylee Houston and more share memories of the theatres that they call home Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:12am on July 22, 2020☆⚑

'We had illicit snogs backstage!' Love letters to theatres by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Kerry Godliman, Genevieve Barr, James Graham and more share memories of the theatres that changed their lives Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:18am on July 21, 2020☆⚑

'The National's Olivier theatre needs bodies and music " it's a modern cathedral' by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Michael Longhurst, Rebecca Front, Nathaniel Martello-White and more discuss the theatres that have inspired and challenged them Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:54am on July 20, 2020☆⚑

'Hackney Empire gave me love " I got married on stage to my panto director' by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Sharon D Clarke, Robert Hastie, Michael Buffong and more share memories of the theatres that welcomed and inspired them Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:24am on July 17, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: 'We felt giddy seeing our poster up!' by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Chloë Moss remembers the joy of shopping for props for Liverpool Playhouse, while Rosie Kay reflects on her love affair with Birmingham Hippodrome Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:48am on July 16, 2020☆⚑

Fight a pigeon for your seat! Unforgettable theatre encounters by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Susan Wokoma recalls plays backed by birdsong, Tallulah Brown found a fairytale in the reeds and Gregory Doran takes a trip back to Lancaster Read the rest of our series on the theatres that…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:42am on July 15, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: 'It's humbling to be upstaged by a dolphin!' by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Aimee Ffion-Edwards reveals the perils of performing at the Minack and Pooja Ghai celebrates the Jacobean beauty of Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Theatres that made us: from Stratford to the Savo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:48am on July 14, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Savoy by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Continuing our series, Lolita Chakrabarti shares an electric memory and Ben Weatherill recalls stolen kisses in a historic building Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:36am on July 13, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: from the Watermill to the Bush by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Continuing our series on great venues, choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh and actor Paterson Joseph are among those celebrating their essential role Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42am on July 10, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: from London's Royal Court to Birmingham Rep by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Arts venues have been hit hard by the pandemic and are still unable to stage live performances. In a new series, we celebrate their essential role Daniel Mays: I couldn't get arrested in the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:32am on July 9, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: from Manchester's Royal Exchange to Cardiff's Chapter by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Arts venues have been hit hard by the pandemic and are still unable to stage live performances. In the third part of a new series, we celebrate their essential role Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:18am on July 8, 2020☆⚑

Theatres that made us: from Shakespeare's Globe to Leicester's Curve by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Arts venues have been hit hard by the pandemic and are still unable to stage live performances. In the second part of a new series, we celebrate their essential role Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:24am on July 7, 2020☆⚑

'It's my second home': UK arts figures pick the theatres that inspired them by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

Arts venues have been hit hard by the pandemic and are still unable to stage live performances. In a new series, we celebrate their essential role Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:54pm on July 6, 2020☆⚑

'I couldn't believe my luck to know him': tributes to Terrence McNally by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

F Murray Abraham, Paula Vogel, Ken Ludwig and Jeremy O Harris remember the great US playwright Terrence McNally obituary Playwright Terrence McNally dies of complications from coronavirus …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:06pm on March 25, 2020☆⚑

Buy plays, donate tickets, protect workers: an action plan for theatre during Covid-19 by Compiled By Chris Wiegand

How can theatres be supported during the shutdown caused by the coronavirus? Laura Wade, Suba Das, Peter Brook and many more share their ideas 'Buy a play!'Laura Wade, playwrightMay I sugges…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:06am on March 20, 2020☆⚑