Swan; Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonA new era at the RSC opens with a potent staging by Emma Rice and Hanif Kureishi of his classic everyman tale and a clever take on Shakesp…
The comic snuggles her cats, goes to gymnastics, squeals in delight at vegan Yorkshire puddings Sunday mornings? I recently bought this book called Morning Miracles. It's all about getting u…
The theatre adaptation of Studio Ghibli's beloved animation sold out in Japan in four minutes. As it comes to the UK, we meet the international team of creatives bringing its giant dragons a…
Barbican theatre, LondonThe company's exploration of the act of dancing ebbs and flows loose-limbed precision " and some astonishing pyrotechnics It will soon be 50 years since hip-hop emerg…
Donmar Warehouse, LondonNina Hoss stars in a kookily immersive production but the devastating hammer blow of the Russian tragicomedy is not lost in translation It is initially hard to fathom…
Cliffs Pavilion, SouthendThe standup delivers an unstructured show with autobiographical anecdotes and routines about henpecked husbands and women called Fanny How hard should a comedian try…
Matthew Dunster, who directed Allen in her West End debut 2:22: A Ghost Story, will write and direct the show for Bath's Ustinov Studio next year Lily Allen is to play Hedda Gabler in a new …
The pair, whose final season of the hit horror-comedy will air on the BBC this month, say the West End production will feature familiar characters and fresh surprises As the ninth and final …
Lowry, SalfordJack Godfrey's witty show is about a lovable dreamer who took flight in a garden chair attached to helium balloons 'What makes a man try to fly in a lawn chair?" sing the ensem…
Yard theatre, LondonEven in times of peace, the medical staff training to go into a war zone can't avoid conflict in Sami Ibrahim's engaging play Questions of crisis spiral in Sami Ibrahim's…
Speaking at launch for West End adaptation, Cleese complains about literal-minded viewers 'not playing with a full deck' John Cleese said that he decided to cut the N-word from a scene in hi…
Soho theatre, LondonA lesser act might have struggled to follow the brilliant Sydnee Washington, but Faustin's swaggering, gossipy shtick is superb Has Marie Faustin blundered? Support acts …
Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterThis timely return of Lynn Nottage's 2015 play that anticipated Trump's presidency has powerful performances despite never finding the right rhythm Although…
Barbican, LondonIn ragged rocksteps and snaredrum springs, choreographer Kenrick Sandy and composer Michael Asante catch the connections between sound and movement Founded in 2001, Boy Blue …
Kim Tatum, Mariah Louca and Reece Lyons combine to call for trans women to be put on an equal footing for cis roles Kim Tatum dreams of playing Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard's exquisite fo…
David Byrne calls for urgent state support for young playwrights, particularly those from minority or working-class backgrounds David Byrne, the artistic director of the Royal Court theatre …
As the 1975 musical about Broadway hoofers sets off on tour, professionals reveal how much has " and hasn't " changed since its debut 'I want it strong! Make it sharp! Take it on the downbea…
Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonEmma Rice directs an ebullient RSC version of the landmark 1990 story of sex, music, class and racism Hanif Kureishi's 1990 debut novel was so cool that its …
Writer of Make Good: the Post Office Scandal says postal workers' interviews helped describe 'the power of the state coming down on you' The creators of a new musical about the Post Office H…
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonSara Ryan's book about justice for her son, who died in an NHS unit aged 18, has been turned into a play with campaigning passion In a church down the road from …
Musicals, Shakespeare and multiple versions of Nick Payne's multiverse drama Constellations are among May's digital theatre highlights One of the most celebrated new British musicals in rece…
Alicia Keys musical and play both score 13 nominations as Jeremy Strong and Rachel McAdams also recognized This year's Tony nominations are led by Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen and 70s-…
Lyric Hammersmith, LondonMax Webster and David Haig's ambitious female-led stage version of the sci-fi thriller is overwhelmed by its own optics This ambitious co-production was always going…
The jukebox musical based on the 1994 film follows a string of high-profile early closures with producers saying the show has faced 'difficult times' An immersive jukebox musical production …
2024-25 programme includes premieres of Mark-Anthony Turnage's opera Festen and Wayne McGregor's Margaret Atwood ballet MaddAddam Eight new productions, a world premiere, a European premiere…