46 stories by "Interview By Chris Wiegand"
After playing Elphaba in Wicked, packing out a tent at Worthy Farm and returning to Les Misérables, the star is headlining the Palladium with songs that sum up her life
Congratulations on y…
In 2014 the legendary US grande dame " who died this month " returned to the theatre in Blithe Spirit. Her co-star remembers their Christmas together and getting the giggles on stage
On the …
The stage star recovered from Covid to create an album of hope. She talks role models, belonging and theatre's time of change
Your new album, Tomorrow, features original songs, musical-thea…
As the stage sequel to The Man Who Fell to Earth is streamed, theatre producer Robert Fox remembers his friend's creative genius and generosity
Lazarus was recorded during its run at King's …
The Strictly Come Dancing judge reveals which contestant surprised him the most and why he's looking forward to getting booed twice a day in Robin Hood
You're a panto regular " what do you …
The NT's artistic director says a forthcoming Romeo and Juliet film will be unlike any other production " and reveals his plan B for a lockdown Dick Whittington
The National Theatre reopened…
In plays by Pirandello and Shakespeare, Jefford " who has died aged 90 " displayed incredible precision, says her co-star
Barbara Jefford was an amazing force as an actor and left a profound…
As the National Theatre streams a bold revival of Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea, its star discusses a potent mix of sensuality and torment
Director Carrie Cracknell described one day …
The actor, who stars in the National Theatre at Home's stream of A Midsummer Night's Dream, talks about falling for Bottom and rehearsal-room mischief
The Bridge's production was one of seve…
As he returns to his role in Katori Hall's The Mountaintop, the actor, writer and director talks about Black Lives Matter, Martin Luther King and the state of UK theatre
This is the third ti…
As Josie Rourke's Donmar production of Shakespeare's tragedy is streamed for National Theatre at Home, its star recalls the thrilling intimacy, the brutal fights " and the cold shower
Hottes…
As the NT streams the epic tragedy online, set designer Hildegard Bechtler recalls bringing a monumental setting to the Olivier stage while creating an intimate atmosphere
Hottest front-roo…
As Danny Boyle's production is streamed online, its designer Mark Tildesley recalls putting thousands of bulbs and an ancient bell to shocking effect
'The best theatre and dance to watch onl…
The artist reflects on the events that inspired Hampstead theatre's #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei, streamed by the Guardian this month
You began an 81-day confinement on 3 April 2011. What …
Urological surgeon Jyoti Shah recalls how she inspired the character played by Indira Varma in Nina Raine's gripping play " streaming until 10pm on 26 April
'Tiger country" is a term we use…
As the National Theatre streams its acclaimed staging of Shakespeare's comedy, its star recalls playing Malvolia and eliciting help from the audience
What was your reaction when asked to pla…
In Death of a Salesman, Dennehy " who died aged 81 this week " was generous, committed and like a jazz musician on set, says his co-star
I first met Brian in New York in 2003 when I was doin…
As the 25th-anniversary staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is streamed online, its star tells stories of fandom and the Phantom
I'd wanted to play the Phantom since I was 12. I saw it …
As the National Theatre's 2014 staging of the classic adventure is streamed online, its star remembers her breakthrough year
' Hottest front-room seats: theatre and dance to watch online' Th…
As her bold staging of the classic novel is screened as part of National Theatre at Home, the director discusses Brontë's genius " and the seismic effects of lockdown
What drew you to st…
The National Theatre's smash-hit comedy starring James Corden will be streamed free worldwide on 2 April. Its director reflects on a runaway success
One Man, Two Guvnors is based on Carlo Go…
Actor pays tribute to the 'genius' writer and director, who has died aged 85
He was one of my greatest heroes. Years ago, when I was being photographed for Vogue, I saw him walking past with…
The actor and director pays tribute to the Trinidadian playwright who has died aged 79
The first of Mustapha Matura's plays I saw was As Time Goes By at the Royal Court in London. It was 197…
They never met but the brilliant Polish theatre-maker and theorist had a huge influence on Kathryn Hunter. On the 20th anniversary of his death, she celebrates his radical methodsWhen I left…
From Chicago to Sweet Charity, the American musical legend looks back at some of the key tracks in her careerChicago is all about precision. When Gwen Verdon and I did our duet Nowadays, pla…