Theatre
Meet the Paddington actors bringing Britain’s favourite bear to life on stage: ‘We’re making history’
Meet the Paddington actors bringing Britain’s favourite bear to life on stage: ‘We’re making history’
Arti Shah and James Hameed are two actors revolutionising theatre, with the help of a marmalade-munching bear
Britain would be nicer if people lived more like Paddington, says musical writer Jessica Swale
Britain would be nicer if people lived more like Paddington, says musical writer Jessica Swale
Paddington: The Musical’s writer has thrown the nation’s most beloved bear into vivid, vibrant and diverse contemporary London for his theatre debut. Here, she explains the thinking behind her adaptation
West End star Ben Forster: ‘I broke my back on stage – and that wasn’t even the hardest part’
West End star Ben Forster: ‘I broke my back on stage – and that wasn’t even the hardest part’
On recovering from serious injury, West End star Ben Forster had to find his voice, confidence and joy
David Copperfield review – an intimate and utterly joyful take on Charles Dickens’ epic novel
David Copperfield review – an intimate and utterly joyful take on Charles Dickens’ epic novel
Porn Play review – this isn’t just theatre, it’s a wake-up call
Porn Play review – this isn’t just theatre, it’s a wake-up call
What we can learn about the joy of community from the 17th century Digger movement
What we can learn about the joy of community from the 17th century Digger movement
The Producers star Marc Antolin: ‘Sometimes making fun of fascism is the best way to deal with it’
The Producers star Marc Antolin: ‘Sometimes making fun of fascism is the best way to deal with it’
Learning how to tell stories gives prisoners the chance to be heard – and a chance at redemption
Learning how to tell stories gives prisoners the chance to be heard – and a chance at redemption
Clarkston review – strong performances shine light onto dark subject matter
Clarkston review – strong performances shine light onto dark subject matter
Glasgow institution Citizens Theatre reopens after a seven-year intermission
Glasgow institution Citizens Theatre reopens after a seven-year intermission
I was never taught about Black women in British history. So I decided to do something about it
I was never taught about Black women in British history. So I decided to do something about it
This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: ‘Art can be a game changer’
This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: ‘Art can be a game changer’
The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge
The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge
No experience of homelessness is the same. That’s why we’re giving people space to tell their stories
No experience of homelessness is the same. That’s why we’re giving people space to tell their stories
Tim Minchin: ‘I’d choose this career over a billion dollars 100 times over’
Tim Minchin: ‘I’d choose this career over a billion dollars 100 times over’
My Master Builder review – it’s the women who shine in Ewan McGregor’s West End return
My Master Builder review – it’s the women who shine in Ewan McGregor’s West End return
Operation Mincemeat stars on British humour, Broadway and why fascism ‘hits differently’ in America
Operation Mincemeat stars on British humour, Broadway and why fascism ‘hits differently’ in America
The Last Laugh: Why there’s such nostalgia for the funny men who brought the nation together
The Last Laugh: Why there’s such nostalgia for the funny men who brought the nation together
How Ballet Shoes became a timeless story about the power of choosing your family
How Ballet Shoes became a timeless story about the power of choosing your family
Drag star Le Gateau Chocolat: ‘As a Black drag queen, I’m political… even when I don’t want to be’
Drag star Le Gateau Chocolat: ‘As a Black drag queen, I’m political… even when I don’t want to be’
It’s time to honour Fife’s political trailblazer Jennie Lee. My play is just the start
It’s time to honour Fife’s political trailblazer Jennie Lee. My play is just the start
Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: ‘The North East is on the verge of 90s Manchester’
Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: ‘The North East is on the verge of 90s Manchester’
Original Willy Wonka actor on viral AI disaster, fame and value of pure imagination
Original Willy Wonka actor on viral AI disaster, fame and value of pure imagination
Can the story of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol show us a way through the climate crisis?
