Theatre
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’
The Motherland star’s new role in Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk is an examination of wealth disparity that feels as relevant as ever
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
Perfect Show for Rachel is currently touring the UK. Big Issue sits down with its creative director (and sister of the star) Flo O’Mahony
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
Withheld deposits, bold-as-brass rats and rent hikes – a new play brings the realities of Generation Rent to the stage
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
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
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
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’
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’
