Pleasance, LondonThis comedy thriller's pleasingly surreal edge is dulled by underdeveloped characters and slack plottingComedy theatre has never gone away, but it appears to be enjoying a r…
Roundhouse, LondonWith this arresting take on an episode from the Mahabharata, Khan creates an epic theatrical space and a battlegroundThe Mahabharata has been a kind of artistic home to Akr…
Platform, LondonOckham's Razor push themselves to the limit in a terrific show that wields lethal-looking poles to blend circus acrobatics, playground games and trust exercisesBritish circus…
In his latest production, Battlefield, the 90-year-old theatre director focuses on a single episode from the great Indian epic that lies at the heart of his careerI'm lucky. I've twice spent…
A black Hamlet and a black King Lear will appear on main stages this year, but new research reveals black and Asian actors are still limited to minor rolesWhen Paapa Essiedu " a much admired…
Debut feature from artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre is an entrancing, enigmatic work that deals with what it means to be an Indigenous AustralianIn a dimly lit underground train s…
Footage from Spear, the 2015 film adaptation of a Bangarra Dance Theatre production, directed by the Indigenous Australian choreographer Stephen Page. The film tells the story of a young man…
Government moves to reduce Short money and to make it harder for trade union members to give subscriptions to the Labour party are blatant gerrymandering (Labour fears £6m funding cris…
Sales of singer's last album, released two days before his death, reach 43,000 in the UK with top 40 chart dominated by his back catalogueSales of David Bowie's final album, Blackstar, have …
The Place, LondonCrystal Zillwood saved the uneven opening night of this six-week festival for new dance with an exploration of the overlaps between human and animal lifeEvery January, the R…
Bowie's dance teacher recalls their first meeting, their early collaborations, and their marriage of theatre and rock'n'roll in the Ziggy Stardust stage showWe first met in 1966, probably la…
Village Memorial Hall, BetchworthThis stage version of the James Stewart film, now touring 45 rural communities, has a raggedy, unforced charmFrank Capra's 1946 movie about George Bailey, th…
From team management to critics, Tim Johanson, currently producing The Wasp at Trafalgar Studios, offers some advice to aspiring producersIt's a cliche, but it's true " the play really is th…
The cast of King Charles III recently held an Equity meeting about whether to share the stage with an auction winner. Are such sales all in a good cause, or do they set a worrying precedent?…
The rising dance star on the exchange of ideas in her collaboration with Richard Alston, kathak's rhythm and grace, and meditating before rehearsalReaching the final of the BBC Young Dancer …
With his new dance spectacular, Akram Khan has returned to the story of an unsung heroine from the Mahabharata. Take a closer look at the show, which has its world premiere at London's Round…
London show aims to revive the faded reputation of the versatile Cockney performer Anthony NewleyA musical about the life of singer Anthony Newley is to be made in an attempt to revive his r…
Union theatre, LondonBertolt Brecht is often thought to be preachy and simplistic, but these plays prove otherwise, offering a complex montage of life in Nazi Germany Brecht wrote this colle…
From new writing at the Royal Court to revivals at the NT, theatre schedules suggest that plays by women are finally getting better representation " but there's still cause for concern On 13…
New Diorama, LondonDespite Christopher York's intriguing approach to the would-be king, this show is scuppered by inconsistent acting and giggle-inducing sound effectsAt a time when cast siz…
Linbury Studio, LondonZenaida Yanowsky rises to the title role and Carlos Acosta brings wit to his last classical role at the Royal Opera House in a tapestry of dance, music and textAs a cho…
In our series to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, actors, directors, designers and others offer their own guides to his plays. Here, the ballet superstar explains the power…
How James Joyce used the Daily Express to illustrate Ireland's coming clash There is much to appreciate about the story that concludes James Joyce's Dubliners. After all, The Dead is regarde…
The wonderful Third Angel consider the moment of birth in Sheffield, the Push festival begins at Home in Manchester and the London International Mime festival is full of promiseThere are lot…
11 January 1988: Inspired by TV shows like Fame, British teenagers have been rushing out to buy leotards and leg-warmersTradional dancewear is now being worn for its fashion value. Though th…