The Rev Simon Grigg, a former stage director, welcomes our writer to St Paul's in Covent Garden, where the stars worship "She's a very good Christian soul, but not the dynamic person the org…
Leeds' bid to be European capital of culture was scuppered when Britain left the EU " but the city is carrying on regardless with dancing, barn-building and statues to local heroes If the op…
Available onlineThree monologues, told from a Black British perspective, tackle subjects ranging from distrust of the medical system to the gentrification of Brixton These three audio dramas…
Vernon Vanriel was a talented athlete who fought crack addiction, was sectioned twice and beaten up by police officers. Finally he ended up stateless in Jamaica. A new play tells his extraor…
It was a box-office hit directed by John Gielgud and created turmoil on stage and off. Now, the 1964 Broadway staging has inspired The Motive and the Cue, a new play by Jack Thorne In 1964 R…
The year ahead on the Great White Way promises several high-profile revivals, an adaptation of Life of Pi and a Britney jukebox musical, among others It took years and a few false starts, bu…
Soho theatre, London The sparkling Aussie brings their award-winning Melbourne comedy festival show to the UK When Frankie McNair started taking comedy seriously, they tell us, it got boring…
The 1982 play stills pulls in crowds from Broadway to Helsinki, and is now returning to the West End for a fifth time. 'I just can't understand it,' says its creator The arrival of anythin…
As he takes on his latest role as a northern community hero, Rory Kinnear talks about the traumatic early deaths of his father and sister " and the bittersweet joy of playing Tory MPs In 201…
Organisers plough on with plans after Brexit meant Leeds missed chance to be European capital of culture When Leeds was denied its chance to become European capital of culture in 2023 due to…
The lack of roles for Somali and Muslim women led writer and actor Sabrina Ali to create her own. Her latest play Dugsi Dayz, set in an Islamic study group, has struck a chord with audiences…
Rebels tortured and murdered their people in the 80s and 90s. Now a women's dance programme is helping survivors to heal and honour lost loved ones With a hand on the shoulder of the woman i…
The former artistic director of the Royal Exchange reveals its extraordinary history " and the dramatic opportunities and unforgettable moments its unique design gave him A young man arrives…
As she returns to the West End to star in Shirley Valentine at the Duke of York's theatre, revisit some of the Olivier award-winner's theatre roles Continue reading...
Hampstead theatre, LondonAlexis Michalik's time-hopping French hit about the history of stage magic is a diverting jeu d'esprit but there isn't much to see once you look past the misdirectio…
Novelist and screenwriter whose tales of women taking control of their own destinies included The Life and Loves of a She-Devil ' Writer Fay Weldon dies aged 91 The novelist Fay Weldon, who …
Author of novels including The Life and Loves of a She-Devil wrote more than 30 books as well as TV drama Fay Weldon, who chronicled the ups and downs of British life in novels, TV dramas, p…
The former TV executive on life lessons from Joan Rivers, paper-plane heckles and a 'perfect day' doing Live at the Apollo Before becoming a full-time comedian, you were a high-profile TV ex…
Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran battle it out in the Almeida's new production of a poetic drama whose ambiguity is enthralling Tennessee Williams's old bus keeps on running. The Almeida's produ…
Ross Willis unveils his new play Grim Brenda, Nancy Medina takes over at Bristol Old Vic and Sung Im Her has all the right moves. Here are 10 of theatre's brightest talents today Somewhere b…
Black, disabled, gay and trans citizens celebrate as Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva is sworn is as Brazil's president The Brazilian drag queen Salete Campari came to toast her country's new era d…
The Welsh standup used to direct his fury at service stations, baked potatoes and the tog-rating of duvets. Now he's tackling anxiety, infertility " and his own battle with the cancer that s…
Strong year predicted for industry amid premium seating boom and despite rise in prices Soaring demand for must-go-to festivals and gigs, star-studded West End theatre shows and VIP tickets …
Ambassadors; Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; Alexandra Palace, LondonLiz Kingsman's zinging take on Fleabag goes beyond parody. Elsewhere, a gutsy, all-female Arabian Nights, and splurge guns at da…
Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl, a festival of mime and a rock'n'roll panto Before she embarked on Bridgerton, Adjoa Andoh starred as Richard II a…