Performing naked except for a well-positioned accordion, sprig of parsley or mirror, Eliona Haines tackles labia-shaming by chopping up slices of beef and grilling them. She explains all to …
Kathy Burke and Daniel Kaluuya among alumni of her London school, credited with making stars of often working-class students Tributes have been paid to Anna Scher, an influential drama teach…
Shoreditch Town Hall, LondonThe slinky grooves of Charles Mingus animate the expressive dancers of Clod Ensemble, who sweep up the crowd in a joyful celebration of movement "It's not about w…
The actor on 80s stardom, growing Tuscan veg in Sussex and why theatre remains her sacred space Greta Scacchi, 63, is an Emmy award-winning actor. Born in Milan, Italy, she spent her childho…
Hull Truck theatre, Hull; and touringThree struggling twentysomethings find solace in dance in the writer-director's well performed if not quite satisfying new work I caught the John Godber …
Sadler's Wells, London; Theatre Royal, BathFolklore meets punk spirit in BalletBoyz's ambitious state-of-the-nation work, while Rambert relish the remarkable imagination of Ben Duke For more…
Duke of York's, London; RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon; New Diorama, LondonThe puns ricochet between Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in a frisky royal tale of mistress and servant; merriment dispel…
Half Moon theatre, LondonAmal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai's touring play for over-13s evokes two friends' passions and pressures 'Hot orange" is the name given to a basketball in this …
Hampstead theatre, LondonSocial disparities are highlighted in Magdalena Miecznicka's satirical study of the power play between two former lovers We enter this drama in the middle of a conve…
Ivo van Hove will direct the West End production based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film about theatre Sheridan Smith is to star in a musical by Rufus Wainwright based on John Cassavetes' 1977 f…
Royal Court theatre, LondonA trust-fund kid losing his family castle to an oligarch provides enough satire for some strong performances, but the concept is overstretched Rory Mullarkey's eat…
Manchester's Museum of Austerity uses AR to depict real people with disabilities who fell through society's safety net It is impossible to look away from the shimmering figures that emerge i…
New version of the Anglo-Saxon epic features a massive cast of singers, actors and members of the community Ian McMillan is contemplating the greats who have gone before him. He is one of fi…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThis 'psychic landscape of Albion' deploys a huge ensemble to send its dancers spinning through a patchwork of national mythology You have to hand it to BalletBoyz (Mic…
Wales Millennium Centre, CardiffThis Welsh-language retelling of an ancient myth is a huge endeavour, with great performances and lots of promise Here is a Welsh-language theatrical rarity: …
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis is a well-crafted, brilliantly acted version of John Masefield's novel about an orphan who travels through time Going small and swift are t…
McOnie " who choreographed Jesus Christ Superstar, On the Town and Carousel " takes over from Tim Sheader Regent's Park Open Air theatre in London has appointed Drew McOnie as its new artist…
Few things in theatre are more transformative than a wig. But who makes them? Can they really be worth thousands? And what looks best on a beheaded tyrant? We meet the hairpiece heroes and t…
New Diorama theatre, LondonAma wants a baby before her 30th birthday in this unstructured play from Jessica Hagan that doesn't know if it is serious or trying to make us laugh I'm all up for…
Southwark Playhouse, LondonUnsettling ideas about sinister political forces are debated in a haunted house. It's timely subject matter, but fails to create any sense of tension Holed up in a…
From Daniel Radcliffe to Paul Mescal, a star name will fill theatres. And if most of the audience aren't there for the acting, that's not always a bad thing Poor Kenneth Branagh. His West En…
One of Britain's best actors is back on stage as Scrooge. He reflects on his Salford childhood, his rebirth after a breakdown " and why we need to get the Tories out As a child of no more th…
Duke of York's theatre, LondonPenelope Wilton plays the isolated royal and Luke Evans is her courtier in a light production that never gains much depth She was the Queen Mother, he was the p…
She's the Hollywood megastar who's sung for everyone " and looked to science when her beloved pet died. In an exclusive extract from her new memoir, the singer and actor shares some tales fr…
Hampstead theatre, LondonRichard Bean's new play touches on ageing and alienation, care and family love, but focuses on making us laugh You might guess what kind of night you're in for by To…