Arcola, LondonFrank McGuinness conjures the bizarre but real encounter between TS Eliot and the Marx brother in a leaden piece a talented cast can't save Unlikely as it seems, TS Eliot and G…
Kimber Lee's award-winning drama, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play, will be staged at Manchester's Royal Exchange while Miss Saigon opens at the Sheffield Crucible The Royal Exchange theatre i…
The acclaimed book and Oscar-winning movie, about three women grappling with despair, is making an unusual leap to the stage in New York On Tuesday night the superstar soprano Renée Fleming…
New Earth Theatre said 'damaging tropes, misogyny and racism' in show contradict its values A touring theatre company has pulled a play from the Sheffield Crucible because of the venue's dec…
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonThough touring his straight-up rock album Songs Without Jokes, the New Zealand comic can't help but stray into his customary funny-haha habitat As one half o…
The Pit, Barbican, LondonFrom a control desk, director Rachel O'Mahony pushes buttons for songs, scenes and games in a fun, carefully crafted show staged by Zoo Co Why can't more theatre be …
SpitLip's award-winning show, based on an audacious episode of wartime espionage, takes over from The Woman in Black at the Fortune theatre 'It feels completely unbelievable. And, also, like…
The festival will celebrate 40th anniversary in 2023 with London shows featuring the actor talking to Rob Delaney, plus host of standup acts Just for Laughs, the comedy festival that began i…
Battersea Arts Centre; Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonJavaad Alipoor gets meta with an investigation into investigations, while Terry Johnson leaves little to the imagination What timing. J…
Coliseum, OldhamWhile younger audience members will find plenty to shout about, the classic story struggles to take shape as a panto We could certainly do with a bit of stealing from the ric…
Royal Opera House, LondonWorld premieres, old favourites and a ballet legend in the house make for a memorable gala evening Ballet loves an event, an opportunity to pull out the posh frocks …
A bold attempt to reframe England's cultural life might be laudable but it comes at a price After a brief period of bafflement, accompanied by scrambled responses to the effect that "We are …
Unicorn theatre, LondonMosquitos, cats and smartly defined morals feature in a complex and well-crafted reimagining of the beloved tale Remember the blue fairy that toy-maker Geppetto wishes…
It will take more than multiple Edinburgh nominations to convince comedy duo Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill that they're a success. Perhaps a TV sitcom would do it? When Amy Gledhill and Ch…
Live theatre, NewcastleRic Renton's raw four-hander is an enthralling study of male vulnerability with a deeply felt message for the justice system That Ric Renton's gripping new play has th…
Dorking HallsPlayful material about Pascoe's life on the celebrity B-list is eclipsed by a heartfelt second act focused on private truths about new motherhood Sara Pascoe isn't the first com…
Southwark Playhouse, LondonClive Judd's Papatango-winning play about a West Midlands family haunted by the past is unorthodox and invigorating It is hard to categorise this unorthodox and i…
Hope Mill theatre, ManchesterEuphoric songs are delivered with splendour as the duo's musical finally gets its European premiere, with a fantastic lead performance by Grace Mouat A foot inju…
Ballerina who played a Juliet of 'genuine power' opposite Nureyev's Romeo in his 1977 production for London Festival BalletThe dancer Patricia Ruanne, who has died aged 77, was one of a sele…
In our final set of case studies exploring the impact of Arts Council England's new funding round, we speak to Ballet Black, Disability Arts Online and Camden Art Centre Thrilled, relieved, …
Royal Opera House, LondonA grab-bag of nine pieces, from Wheeldon to Tanowitz, make up a celebratory programme delivered with customary aplomb by the Royal's dancers This gala night was no…
Leading names of British theatre and film criticise decision not to give Churchill award because of her support for Palestinian rights Some of the leading names of British theatre and film h…
Theatre Royal BathGeorge Bernard Shaw's discomfiting play finds a commanding lead in Quentin, playing alongside her real-life daughter Rose It is clear to see why George Bernard Shaw's 1893 …
Lilian Baylis theatre, LondonFresh pieces by the company of disabled and non-disabled dancers open up its artistic direction Although the pandemic scuppered some plans for Candoco " such as …
The British-Indian comedian suddenly finds himself under pressure to come up with gags about the premier, whose elevation has provoked a strange reaction in India 'You are going to London?" …