Theatre

The Opioid crisis has been turned into an opera
Opera

The Opioid crisis has been turned into an opera

The Galloping Cure traces the specifics of the opioid crisis in the US, but in these troubled times, audiences will find something to relate to wherever they’re from

Legislative Theatre is bringing policymakers and homeless people together to create change
Democracy

Legislative Theatre is bringing policymakers and homeless people together to create change

Lived-experience-led initiatives are showing that participatory democracy is an effective and equitable process

‘We look after food banks. If big banks did the same the world would be a much better place’
Theatre

‘We look after food banks. If big banks did the same the world would be a much better place’

A musical adaptation of the Bank Of Dave story brings joy while speaking truth to power

Our Public House: How penis drawings on election night shaped play about UK democracy
Theatre

Our Public House: How penis drawings on election night shaped play about UK democracy

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

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

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind William Kamkwamba: ‘Hunger changes people’
Interview

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind William Kamkwamba: ‘Hunger changes people’

OffWestEnd’s Denholm Spurr: ‘I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre’
Theatre

OffWestEnd’s Denholm Spurr: ‘I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre’

Paul Ready: ‘After Motherland I wondered if people would be able to see me doing serious drama’
Theatre

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
Theatre

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
Theatre

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’
Big Questions

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’
Theatre

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’
Theatre

Meet the Paddington actors bringing Britain’s favourite bear to life on stage: ‘We’re making history’

West End star Ben Forster: ‘I broke my back on stage – and that wasn’t even the hardest part’
Theatre

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
Theatre

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
Theatre

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
Theatre

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’
Theatre

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
Theatre

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
Theatre

Clarkston review – strong performances shine light onto dark subject matter

Glasgow institution Citizens Theatre reopens after a seven-year intermission
Theatre

Glasgow institution Citizens Theatre reopens after a seven-year intermission

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This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: ‘Art can be a game changer’
Prisons

This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: ‘Art can be a game changer’

Brian Cox: ‘I’ve been haunting Margaret Thatcher’
Theatre

Brian Cox: ‘I’ve been haunting Margaret Thatcher’

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

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
Theatre

The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge