Theatre
Alan Cumming: ‘The High Life was always about Scotland’s place and the notion of independence’

Alan Cumming: ‘The High Life was always about Scotland’s place and the notion of independence’
The quiffs, that hair lacquer, that formation dancing, those deliciously couthy asides – The High Life is back
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind William Kamkwamba: ‘Hunger changes people’

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind William Kamkwamba: ‘Hunger changes people’
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been made into a West End musical production by the Royal Shakespeare Company
OffWestEnd’s Denholm Spurr: ‘I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre’

OffWestEnd’s Denholm Spurr: ‘I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre’
Denholm Spurr, who runs OffWestEnd, on his journey from homelessness to champion of independent theatre ahead of the 2026 Offies
Paul Ready: ‘After Motherland I wondered if people would be able to see me doing serious drama’
Paul Ready: ‘After Motherland I wondered if people would be able to see me doing serious drama’
Perfect Show for Rachel presents a joyful world of possibility for disabled people
Perfect Show for Rachel presents a joyful world of possibility for disabled people
Actor Jessica Regan moved 16 times in 20 years. Now her renting nightmare is a stage show

Actor Jessica Regan moved 16 times in 20 years. Now her renting nightmare is a stage show
Oh, Mary! star Dino Fetscher on queer joy, disability and a ‘world on fire’

Oh, Mary! star Dino Fetscher on queer joy, disability and a ‘world on fire’
Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: ‘Northern voices need to be heard’

Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: ‘Northern voices need to be heard’
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’
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
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’
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
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 weaponisation of fear and misinformation is nothing new. We must act against it

The weaponisation of fear and misinformation is nothing new. We must act against it
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

