Theatre
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
The great and good from politics, music, TV and film choose their cultural highlights of 2025 – from Taylor Swift to Kae Tempest via Wicked
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’
On recovering from serious injury, West End star Ben Forster had to find his voice, confidence and joy
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
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield is showing at the Jermyn Street Theatre this festive season
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
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
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 invaluable lessons Britain must learn from the Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests

The invaluable lessons Britain must learn from the Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests
Life is more sparkly having a sister with Down’s syndrome

Life is more sparkly having a sister with Down’s syndrome
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
Covent Garden’s iconic street artists were born from resistance. Now they face an uncertain future

Covent Garden’s iconic street artists were born from resistance. Now they face an uncertain future
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’
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa: ‘Skins had a big impact on how I lived my life as a teenager’



