Theatre
Big Issue vendor performs at theatre he usually sells outside

Big Issue vendor performs at theatre he usually sells outside
Clive performed his monologue on the biggest stage in Plymouth
‘A landmark moment’: Arthur Hughes on being the first disabled actor to play Richard III at the RSC

‘A landmark moment’: Arthur Hughes on being the first disabled actor to play Richard III at the RSC
Arthur Hughes is the first disabled actor to play Richard III at the RSC. As he prepares for opening night, Hughes explains why this matters.
From sofa surfing to the stage: This artistic director wants to give people experiencing homelessness a new lease of life

From sofa surfing to the stage: This artistic director wants to give people experiencing homelessness a new lease of life
“People like me should have been here way before,” says Chris Sonnex
Bertie Carvel on playing Donald Trump: ‘It’s going to be a huge success. I feel confident saying that to you.’
Bertie Carvel on playing Donald Trump: ‘It’s going to be a huge success. I feel confident saying that to you.’
Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death

Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death
Get Up, Stand Up! – Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End

Get Up, Stand Up! – Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End
Theatre helped Jonnie Barton come to terms with his history of homelessness

Theatre helped Jonnie Barton come to terms with his history of homelessness
Emilia Teglia’s journey from Big Issue vendor to founding a theatre company

Emilia Teglia’s journey from Big Issue vendor to founding a theatre company
Lesley Sharp: ‘When the world is carrying a wound… how do we resolve that?’

Lesley Sharp: ‘When the world is carrying a wound… how do we resolve that?’
A play exploring LGBTQ homelessness is turning a London theatre into a sauna

A play exploring LGBTQ homelessness is turning a London theatre into a sauna
Big Issue vendor Clive is starring in a new play – with his dog Geezer

Big Issue vendor Clive is starring in a new play – with his dog Geezer
Behind the Label is giving marginalised people a voice through theatre

Behind the Label is giving marginalised people a voice through theatre
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Poverty Safari Live: A Big Issue vendor reviews Edinburgh’s top show
