When Inua Ellams, writer of Barber Shop Chronicles, went to Lagos, he became aware of how much fraud suffused the city " so he decided to tell the story of its cons Inua Ellams was walking t…
Other plays to feature include a production of Sarah Kane's final work and a saga involving a British Museum artefact A new Robert Icke drama about the hunt for Raoul Moat, a revival of Sara…
Exclusive: Incoming Rada president says he wants to pass down what he learned from mental health struggles as a graduate David Harewood has called for acting graduates to be taught "resilien…
The actor and playwright is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting faces of British theatre. Now he's stepping into the shoes of Bob Marley in the new West End musical Get Up, Stand Up Ar…
Mistaken for drug dealers? Monitored by police? A new play staged in a Bradford car park weaves stories of everyday racism, faith and petrolheads "I don't go out, I don't really go clubbing…
Theatregoers want to 'get underneath the skin' of societal issues, says National Theatre's Clint Dyer Britain's cultural institutions are at a crossroads moment, according to the National Th…
The playwright has collaborated with the Guardian and the National Theatre on a new short film, We Begin Again, looking back at " and beyond " this turbulent year How does a playwright attem…
Many venues and groups say stricter Covid restrictions means they will struggle financially Coronavirus " latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Theatres and touring companies in …
Fears sector will be overlooked when £1.57bn emergency arts funding is allocated Coronavirus " latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Three-quarters of British comedy venues f…
Front of house and backstage teams told by email they will only be paid until the end of August as Covid-19 crisis forces more job losses The National Theatre has told its 400-strong team of…
Newly formed group sends open letter to UK theatres , suggesting five measures to make the industry more inclusive More than 400 actors and theatre figures, including Paapa Essiedu, Clarke P…
Lockdown has cost UK theatres and estimated £330m overall and tore up plans at a venue which is also spearheading regeneration Coronavirus " latest updates See all our coronavirus cover…
Physical distancing rules prompt companies to find innovative ways for the show to go on Coronavirus " latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid-19 has presented a challenge to…
UK's leading institutions apologise after current and former students highlight racist incidents The UK's most prestigious drama schools have apologised for not doing enough to combat racism…
Sonia Friedman calls for rescue package to save more than 1,000 theatres from permanent closure British theatre is on the "brink of total collapse", according to one of the industry's most s…
As Complicité's The Encounter goes online, its creator discusses the need to rebuild British culture 'from the ground up' The best arts and entertainment during self-isolation The best the…
West End and Broadway will not be back until months after the end of social distancing, says Cameron Mackintosh Theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh has said the lockdown measures impose…
Playwright and director, recently recovered from coronavirus, gives damning verdict of government's crisis response on BBC Radio 4's Today programme Coronavirus " latest updates See all ou…
Digital series Unprecedented: Theatre from a State of Isolation will focus on upheaval in British life caused by the pandemic Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch o…
West Yorkshire cultural institution urgently seeks a new owner just a week after closing its doors due to the coronavirus outbreak ' Coronavirus and culture " a list of major cancellations' …
Fifty London theatres and 250 throughout UK to close, says industry body Coronavirus and culture " a list of major cancellations Royal Court becomes latest theatre to cancel shows Coronavir…
Rap and music theatre piece will premiere at Manchester international festival The actor and musician Riz Ahmed is bringing the world premiere of a new piece to this year's Manchester intern…
Theatres Trust urges people to try and persuade local councils to invest in buildings The UK's cultural heritage is at risk unless there is a significant shift in how theatre buildings are p…
Researchers say gender gap has grown in some areas and accuse Arts Council of ignoring it British theatre has an institutional problem with sexism and gender inequality, according to the aut…
Former Southbank Centre creative director join multimillion-dollar art institution in New York The former artistic director of the Bush theatre and the Southbank Centre, Madani Younis, is mo…