Theatre
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
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield is showing at the Jermyn Street Theatre this festive season
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
Ambika Mod plays Ani, a dazzling young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography
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 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
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
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’
We have to find a better way to care for our young people. I hope my play helps start that

We have to find a better way to care for our young people. I hope my play helps start that
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
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?

Can the story of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol show us a way through the climate crisis?
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism

Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Maggie & Me author Damian Barr: ‘Today’s Tories are far beyond Thatcher’s darkest dreams’

