Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne David Almond's young adult novel is brought to life in a soulful production that weaves its mythical elements with imagination There are three intangibles…
Harold Pinter theatre; Lyric Hammersmith; Palladium, LondonDreams of fame trap and inspire in Jez Butterworth's female-centred, Blackpool-set new play; Lemn Sissay takes a personal approach …
Her career was almost ended by a vocal cyst, but " after a laying on of hands " it disappeared. Now this former church singer is upending musical stereotypes with a showstopping performance …
Highly anticipated new play is a post-#MeToo story about trials women endure to realise their dreams He has built a reputation as one of Britain's most revered modern playwrights, but Jez Bu…
West End even more packed than usual with big-name talent, but insiders say star casting is not only route to successful productions There is dream theatre casting " and then there is persua…
Southwark Playhouse, LondonThis two-hander has a high concept and appealing performances but the script and songs lack emotional pull 'Life's not one of your paintings," Ami rages at her art…
Theatre Royal BathThis eccentric retelling of the bloody story flamboyantly combines songs and pop culture gags but still shocks Emma Rice's retelling of this bloody folktale could be descri…
For the Royal Court and Park theatres, putting on comedy acts is a moneyspinning way to find new audiences. But are playhouses set to stage fewer plays? Caryl Churchill. Sarah Kane. Chris Ra…
Queen's theatre, HornchurchJonathan Maitland's drama about the Dr Feelgood guitarist, played by Johnson Willis, is a nostalgic celebration of an Essex legend 'It's not a jukebox musical," an…
A crucible for playwrights and actors for more than 50 years, the Stables is closing for an $11m renovation. Some of the theatre's many alumni reflect on its early days Get our weekend cultu…
Bristol Old VicThis play with songs has pleasing performances but needs a clearer idea of what it wants to satirise A comedy double act since their university days and now working as nannies…
The first African Caribbean figure to lead a major British theatre has announced his departure but his bold approach must remain Kwame Kwei-Armah's decision to step down from the helm of the…
London PalladiumThe fabulously gifted raconteur charts her stellar career with plenty of spit-out-your-wine moments and empowering life lessons 'Do you want to hear the story of the real Mr …
Artistic director will leave in the autumn after six years in the post, and says without further investment the stage sector's 'pipeline of talent' could be lost Kwame Kwei-Armah is to step …
Harold Pinter theatre, LondonThe Jerusalem playwright's new drama, directed by Sam Mendes, follows four siblings coached as children to become stars and now reunited at their mother's bedsid…
The Royal Opera House's Linbury theatre will be transformed for Canadian choreographer Robert Binet's new show, where the audience can roam freely. Take a first look Continue reading...
Using an ensemble cast of deaf and hearing actors, director Lilac Yosiphon aims to explore the isolation felt by the deaf community during the Aids crisis in the 1980s A new version of Jonat…
Exclusive: Director says he is interested to see response of new audiences at a time of growing instability The global theatrical phenomenon War Horse is returning to British stages for the …
Dramas by April De Angelis and Rhianna Ilube have been nominated for the prestigious award honouring female, transgender and non-binary playwrights Two new plays about to open in London have…
Bush theatre, LondonPersonalities and generations clash in Sophia Chetin-Leuner's claustrophobic play about a mental health unit under strain It is clear from the office, strewn with piles o…
Jamie Lloyd will direct the star in 'a pulsating new vision of the immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters' Spider-Man star Tom Holland is to return to the London stage for…
Battle, a three-time Tony award-winner, died last week aged 67. His co-star in The Wiz, the hit musical riffing on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, remembers a remarkable performer Before The Wiz…
As she hits the stage in an anarchic comedy about a family in freefall, the once-Oscar-nominated actor talks about her 2019 fraud conviction, why she'd never play a trans woman again " and b…
Stage revivals of the 70s sitcom and The Fast Show have enough nostalgia value to delight fans. Less certain is what will happen to their more problematic material The essence of humour is s…
She was the original Miss Saigon, sent Les Mis stratospheric and sang some of Disney's most memorable songs. She reflects on her legacy, and which of her princesses is best " Jasmine or Mula…