Theatre
‘The system isn’t an accident’: How a playwright is forcing us to ask questions about the hostile environment
‘The system isn’t an accident’: How a playwright is forcing us to ask questions about the hostile environment
Sami Ibrahim’s father was stateless until he was 40. Now Ibrahim wants audiences to confront the reality of citizenship
Totoro, the Catbus and the fight to save the natural world
Totoro, the Catbus and the fight to save the natural world
More than 30 years after the movie My Neighbour Totoro came out, it has been adapted for the stage… and its environmental message couldn’t be more relevant.
A Roman outdoor theatre is finally getting a permanent stage – and a bar
A Roman outdoor theatre is finally getting a permanent stage – and a bar
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium has gone nearly 2,000 years without a bar. Now that’s being fixed
PIP assessments are no laughing matter. Or are they?
PIP assessments are no laughing matter. Or are they?
Big Issue vendor performs at theatre he usually sells outside
Big Issue vendor performs at theatre he usually sells outside
‘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
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
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
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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
Plymouth vendor Clive has had a starring role in a theatre production
Plymouth vendor Clive has had a starring role in a theatre production
Poverty Safari Live: A Big Issue vendor reviews Edinburgh’s top show
