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Cottesloe, LondonHaving written plays about the Suez crisis and Thatcher's childhood, James Graham now turns his attention to the Labour government's precarious ability to survive a hung par…
Reza Aslan was sacked by CNN for insulting the president; the Public Theatre in New York lost sponsorship over its Trump-themed production of Julius Caesar " a sacred American right is under…
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonAnthony Biggs directs the British premiere of Maxim Gorky's chaotic and overloaded 1907 play with a bullying Russian patriarch at its centre Written in 1907 in t…
To mark the Globe's 20th birthday, we raid the Guardian archives to see how it has divided critics, sparked academic arguments, faced down political protests " and weathered the British summ…
The star of Catastrophe brings carnality, the elusive Kitson attempts to 'alter language', Sara Pascoe goes dating, while Hannah Gadsby goes out with a bangPenn and TellerLas Vegas's loss is…
He was the original online prankster who married Drew Barrymore and got fired by Trump. As he returns to standup, he talks about not getting his dues " and where you draw the line in comedyT…
Phyllida Lloyd's production, which places Shakespeare's tragedy in a prison, to open Brit-heavy season at St Ann's WarehouseThe Donmar Warehouse's all-female Julius Caesar will get a New Yor…
Two US companies have pulled their sponsorship from a New York production of Julius Caesar because it depicts a Trump-like character " grisly ending and all. But the bard has other character…
Lan, who oversaw productions by Peter Brook, Katie Mitchell and Joe Wright, praises 'best job in the world' The artistic director who has overseen the most successful decade in the history o…
Production of Shakespeare epic in New York's Central Park shows a suited, blond-haired Caesar with a Slavic-accented wife dressed in designer clothesDelta Air Lines and Bank of America have …
The House of Cards actor offered outdated Johnny Carson impressions, a Bobby Darin number and a misfiring gag about Hillary Clinton's emails on a night of occasional shock and unforgivable s…
Royal Court, LondonAlice Birch's radically experimental play, directed by Katie Mitchell, tests the theory that trauma can pass across three generations of womenWhat determines our character…
Bette Midler wins the 2017 Tony award for best actress in a revival of a musical before delivering a long and rambling acceptance speech, shouting 'Shut that crap off!' when organisers attem…
Kevin Spacey appears as his House of Cards character President Francis Underwood at the 2017 Tony awards on Sunday, poking fun at a rambling Bette Midler acceptance speech, before impersonat…
The 'social media musical' with a pop score dominated with six wins, Hello, Dolly! also shone, while host Kevin Spacey's performance divided opinion2017 Tony awards winners: full list2017 To…
New research shows that comedians have a remarkable amount in common with people who have schizophrenia or manic depression " and that this could be what makes them funny"Many people say tha…
Second Stage TheatrePop score and outcast protagonist hit all the right notes as Benj Pasek and Justin Paul production explores intense issues " and critiques internet culture Can a performa…
All the best pictures from the 71st annual Tony Awards in New York CityTony awards 2017 winners: full list Continue reading...
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 led the way with 12 nominations, but can Hello, Dolly! steal the day? " here is our updated winners list Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!Stephanie J Bl…
Tim Farron | Greek words | Theresa May | Vicars' daughters | The DUPTim Farron was half right in claiming that Theresa May "put her party before her country" (From hubris to humiliation, 10 …
My friend and colleague Doreen Andrew, who has died aged 93, was an actor whose working life covered the whole period of the British regional theatre movement " from its beginnings, with Art…
Pleasance, EdinburghAt certain phrases, the heart sinks. "We all love that celebrity stuff, don't we?" says jolly Gina Yashere. Er, no, we don't. How rude Anne Robinson is, how great it woul…
The black comedy circuit is booming, with packed crowds and a host of stars. So why aren't there more on TV or at mainstream venues? Brian Logan talks to performers about cowardly producers,…
Chichester Festival theatreHarden is excellent in a sprawling yet skilful production of Tennessee Williams's Gulf Coast melodramaThis is a strange play to find on the sprawling Chichester st…
Artistic direct or of Indigenous dance company Bangarra recognised for work including with Sydney Theatre Company and on feature films"I really had mixed feelings about all this," says Steph…
