Speaking after his best actor victory, Lithgow said Donald Trump's administration 'has done some shocking, destructive things' especially its takeover of the Kennedy Center The actor John Li…
It's got sex jokes, Hitler gags and endless gallows humour. The comedian once famed for being 'ignorant-arrogant' reveals why she's written a show about the deaths of her stepmother and the …
Amid awkward kisses and fears of fainting, winners at the Royal Albert Hall thanked their collaborators, spouses … and chartered accountants Director Robert Icke on the unexpected effect o…
Hudson Theatre, New York The cult favorite musical about a doomed couple gets a mostly impressive new staging, lifted by two magnetic performances Broadway is no stranger to stunt casting, a…
Nominees, presenters and guests arrive for London theatre's big night out at the Royal Albert Hall Continue reading...
Actor, who won an Olivier for Oedipus, says her 'bugbear' is that venues outside London do not get enough money Stars come out for theatre's Olivier awards 2025 " in pictures Lesley Manville…
John Lithgow, Imelda Staunton, Romola Garai and Layton Williams are among the winners at the annual stage awards Olivier awards: full list of winners The play Giant, which portrays children'…
New Diorama, LondonWriter-director Alan Fielden and his talented performers explore people smuggling, ancient imperialism and the sound of globalisation It starts off with single words being…
As the star teams up with director Michael Grandage for his first West End part in 17 years, the pair discuss the thrill of putting on a new play, how it updates Ibsen for our times " and a …
New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeGrounding fantasy in emotional reality, director Theresa Heskins and her joyous 14-strong ensemble make the David Niven-starring film fly on stage The 1940s hit…
Almeida, London; Theatre Royal, BathA bold revival of Ionesco's play about the dangers of conformity rings all too true. And Hitchcock's murderously droll back catalogue is turned into a sty…
Tron theatre, GlasgowMartin O'Connor's witty and provocative show casts the 18th-century equivalent of the Hitler Diaries in a fresh light Martin O'Connor calls it "the first Outlander effe…
Royal Opera House, LondonAn immensely satisfying tribute to the choreographer is full of invention, emotion and dazzling precision George Balanchine's Serenade has the most beautiful opening…
Welsh culture is in crisis. The actor's intervention is to be applauded, but it is not a long-term solution Michael Sheen's statement of intent for his newly founded national theatre for Wal…
Wilton's Music Hall, LondonEvery character is distinct in this bewitching solo performance by Mark Lockyer, a masterclass in pacing and emotional clarity Shakespearean performance has been a…
New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme Ambitious adaptation of Powell and Pressburger's romantic fantasy is intelligently rendered, with well-chosen music added to the period mix The propaganda brief…
Winter Garden Theatre, New York The actor-director brings his 2005 drama to the stage, now playing the lead role, but while it's timely and nicely staged, it feels stiff Time has been kind t…
Theatre Royal WindsorWhile it might have been revealing to 1970s audiences, this domestic drama featuring cliche characters and a wavering tone fails to pack the same punch Watching Alan Ayc…
Brighton DomeUnderpinned by standup craftsmanship as effortless as it is meticulous, Gilligan continues to prove his gift for bringing everyday scenarios to life There are shaggy dog stories…
Hayes theatre, Sydney; Riverside theatres, ParramattaThe supporting cast shine in this boutique production, which leans into spectacle at the expense of real bite Get our weekend culture and…
Actor who toured with Laurence Olivier and Peter Brook, starred on Broadway and had a long career in film and TV The start of postwar theatre in London was signalled by the birth of the Old …
Peacock theatre, London Gleefully exploding traditional funeral rites, Thisispopbaby deploy styles from stepdance to pole dance to upend expectations of Irish culture Yo…
Almeida, LondonDespite some delightful clowning, Omar Elerian's version of this timely tale of conformity has too many ideas and lacks focus Omar Elerian clearly has an aptitude, and appetit…
The ex-member of Brother Beyond now writes chart-toppers for stars. Why has he decided to make a musical of seedy, gutter-life classic Midnight Cowboy, a film he can't bear? Troop into Eg Wh…
After Mark O'Sullivan's My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom helped him move past his childhood trauma, he's launched a tearful, joyful new show " about creativity's power to rebuild lives Mark O'Sul…