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
Rosie Jones: ‘I thought I couldn’t be disabled and gay – I’d never seen a gay disabled person’
Rosie Jones: ‘I thought I couldn’t be disabled and gay – I’d never seen a gay disabled person’
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Culture and sport
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Culture and sport
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’
Johannes Radebe: ‘As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That’s my sparkly, magical world’
Johannes Radebe: ‘As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That’s my sparkly, magical world’
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
Lisa Nandy, Zack Polanski and Nitro from Gladiators share their favourite cultural moments of 2025
Lisa Nandy, Zack Polanski and Nitro from Gladiators share their favourite cultural moments of 2025
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
How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become a global superstar?
How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become a global superstar?
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
Yes, we’re milking Margaret Thatcher for profit and publicity. It’s what she would have wanted
Yes, we’re milking Margaret Thatcher for profit and publicity. It’s what she would have wanted
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
Top 5 books set in theatres, chosen by playwright Edward Carey
Top 5 books set in theatres, chosen by playwright Edward Carey
In a post-truth world, science needs storytelling to give evidence meaning
In a post-truth world, science needs storytelling to give evidence meaning
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 invaluable lessons Britain must learn from the Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests
