40 stories by "Lanre Bakare"
A year after Liverpool Everyman's rep company collapsed, questions remain over local theatre's future
The future of theatre in some of the UK's biggest cities remains under threat, regional …
Call Me By Your Name star to appear in Amy Herzog's 4,000 Miles at Old Vic theatre
The Old Vic is bringing TimotheÌe Chalamet to the London stage next spring in a production of 4,000 Mile…
The comedian's childhood was defined by racist abuse and his mother's violence. As he publishes his autobiography, he talks about how it shaped him as a performer and activist
"I'm fascinate…
Theatre company reacts to sexual assaults at previous events like The Great Gatsby
The company behind The Wolf of Wall Street, the latest production to tap into the trend for immersive thea…
Comedian, TV presenter, pop star … the 'British Will Smith' was geared for Hollywood stardom until his life came crashing down. Now, in a powerful play about death in custody, he's making …
Jewish actors and playwrights criticise Falsettos for using non-Jews to play Jewish roles
A West End musical about a Jewish family is at the centre of a row over cultural appropriation, with…
Artists say event will become unsustainable and increasingly elitist if costs keep spiralling
Concerns over spiralling rents have dominated the lead-up to this year's Edinburgh festival frin…
As a child, he was chosen from 4,000 hopefuls to play Billy Elliot on stage. Now he's starring in a musical about a young drag queen and using his profile to challenge homophobia'I've not be…
The star of The Affair and Luther is about to take on one of her most challenging roles " playing her own grandmother in the spy drama Mrs Wilson 1.03pm GMT Ruth Wilson's latest project isn…
An eclectic range of contemporary artists owe a creative debt to the purple one, from Outkast and Pharrell to Daft Punk, Kanye and Mark RonsonPrince the businessmanPrince the style iconPrinc…
This complex documentary explores a fascinating subculture and adds substance and depth to a world that could otherwise be patronisedAt last year's Sundance there was a screening of Paris is…
The laconic comedy one-off who has garnered a cult following due to his laid-back persona is making a break for the big time with his new variety show. Can he become a mainstream star? Possi…
In the lead-up to the release of his new comedy, Chris Rock has ruffled the feathers of Hollywood, weighed in on the Eric Garner verdict and positioned himself as a nonpareil voice on race r…
We head inside the Top Ten Dance, where Soweto's most dazzling dancers compete for the attention of Nozinja, mobile phone repair shop magnate turned township Simon Cowell"You are not going t…
We head inside the Top Ten Dance, where Soweto's most dazzling dancers compete for the attention of Nozinja, mobile phone repair shop magnate turned township Simon Cowell Continue reading...