Friedman, also behind Dreamgirls, Funny Girl and Nice Fish, is only the second woman to top industry newspaper's annual league tableSonia Friedman, the West End producer responsible for some…
The choreographer, known for his radical updates of classic works, is to create a new version of Tchaikovsky's ballet in which the princess will wake up in 2011 " and not fall in love at fir…
81-year-old cements position as an all-time stage great with best supporting actress award, as Denise Gough wins best actressOlivier awards 2016 " the full list of winners from Kinky Boots t…
Doctor Who and Broadchurch star to play lothario in Patrick Marber's take on Molière at Wyndham's theatre in LondonDavid Tennant is to return to the West End stage, playing a lothario in Pa…
Tributes paid to Olivier award winner acclaimed for his celebrated work for the National Theatre, RSC and West EndHoward Davies, one of the greatest British theatre directors of his generati…
Hit show that began in a room above a pub has had its run at the Duchess Theatre extended until at least September 2015From Mr Saigon to Dave Poppins: West End disasters and how to avoid the…
Theatres offer free tickets to shows for refugee children from 'Jungle' camp and the families they are legally entitled to joinTwenty-one UK theatre companies are urging the government to ac…
Acclaimed Young Vic director to work part time on Frank Gehry-designed complex until its opening in 2018One of the most respected figures in British theatre is to take on the challenge of ru…
One-liner specialists Stewart Francis and Tim Vine each make two appearances in Dave award's top ten listTake a seat and brace yourself " here is the funniest joke from this year's Edinburgh…
The historic space opened in 1875 and although built to hold 3,000 will reopen as a multi-functional space for up to 1,300An abandoned Victorian theatre hidden inside Alexandra Palace that h…
Harry Potter alumni shortlisted for respective theatrical roles in The Cripple of Inishmaan and MojoHarry Potter graduates Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint are among the nominees shortliste…
Not a red nose in sight as show held as part of mayor's Thames Festival recalls group that pioneered new circus genreThey were the circus mavericks who brought chainsaw juggling, razorblade …
From Frank N Furter to king of Spamalot, via voiceovers - and some turkeysIt was 1968, and a young Tim Curry was in the gods at London's Palace Theatre looking down at Judi Dench as Sally Bo…
Former dancer Kevin O'Hare plans to bring together the 'most talented artists of the 21st century'After a worldwide search to fill one of the most coveted jobs in dance " replacing the Royal…
Lin-Manuel Miranda's show dominates the nominees for the 70th Tonys, while Arthur Miller productions compete for best revivalHamilton, the genre-blending musical phenomenon which tells the s…
Top performer who walked from Midnight Express will dance principal role with Stanislavsky Ballet in London"He is a good boy," Vladimir Urin said reassuringly to the dancer normally portraye…
New commission for the Duveen galleries space features 1980s power dressing and movements from 17th-century Italy Dancers wearing Princess Diana-esque jumpers and fake pearls are to feature …
Survey of 18,000 people in 15 countries suggests Shakespeare more popular in Mexico, more relevant in Brazil and better understood in India than he is at homeShakespeare is more popular and …
81-year-old cements position as an all-time stage great with best supporting actress award, as Denise Gough wins best actressShe is one of Britain's most loved and decorated actors, with a 6…
Trade newspaper asks its readers to choose from 10 names but list is notable for omissions and for overwhelmingly English selectionThe Ancient Greek performer Thespis failed to make the cut …
Singer conceives The Last Mermaid, commissioned by Festival of Voice in Cardiff, to tackle challenging world issuesCharlotte Church has created a new musical version of Hans Christian Anders…
Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire are named the most influential people in theatre for a seventh timeA husband and wife team who have built the largest commercial theatre company in the worl…
Multidisciplinary American artist will showcase new works at 50th anniversary edition of eventLaurie Anderson is to be guest director in what will be the 50th year of Brighton festival.The p…
'Delighted' actor-director Evans to start work at Chichester Festival theatre in July after an award-winning seven years at Sheffield TheatresThe actor and director Daniel Evans has been app…
A world premiere of Payne's Elegy, a revival of Brian Friel's Faith Healer, and Welcome Home, Captain Fox! by Anthony Weigh are on the Donmar's lineup A new play by Nick Payne, the writer of…