Theatre
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
Ambika Mod plays Ani, a dazzling young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography
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
In a post-truth world, science needs storytelling to give evidence meaning

In a post-truth world, science needs storytelling to give evidence meaning
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
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit

This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit
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’

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa: ‘Skins had a big impact on how I lived my life as a teenager’
My Master Builder review – it’s the women who shine in Ewan McGregor’s West End return



