853 stories by "Matt Trueman"
Singer and producer husband working on stage musical about their journey from Cuba to international stardomGloria Estefan, the Grammy-winning pop singer, is hoping that the rhythm is gonna g…
Theatre director describes David Cameron and George Osborne's policies as more damaging than Margaret Thatcher'sVeteran director Max Stafford-Clark has lambasted the government over cuts to …
Sean Connery, Kirsty Wark and Tom Urie have signed a petition to save the Byre theatre in St Andrews from closureSean Connery has added his voice to a campaign to save the Byre theatre in St…
Antony Sher talks to Matt Trueman about preparing to play Voight in The Captain of Kopenick " a role closely associated with one of his idols, Paul Schofield
Acclaimed National Theatre of Scotland production set for 73-performance run at Ethel Barrymore theatre Continue reading...
Acclaimed National Theatre of Scotland production set for 73-performance run at Ethel Barrymore theatreThe National Theatre of Scotland has announced that its solo version of Macbeth, starri…
Failed Broadway musical's press representative accused of scaring off potential investorsThe ill-fated Broadway musical Rebecca, which collapsed last year after a major investor proved to be…
Oscar-nominated actor says he would love to appear at the Lyric theatre in Belfast, where he began his professional careerLiam Neeson has hinted at a return to the stage, potentially at the …
ITV will broadcast highlights from the ceremony, to be hosted by Sheridan Smith, live from London's Royal Opera House for the first time since 2003The Olivier awards will return to mainstrea…
Three-times Pulitzer winner complains that artistic intention is being overshadowed by the requirement to sell ticketsHe's a Broadway stalwart with a revival currently reaping massive critic…
Actor wants to cap tenure as artistic director by securing theatre's long-term future before he steps down in 2015Kevin Spacey will seek to secure the future of the Old Vic by raising £20…
Sean Mathias will direct pair in revival of West End production and in new version of Pinter's No Man's LandOnce again, nothing will happen twice after it was announced that Ian McKellen a…
Tony award-winning director to open new off-Broadway theatre with 'visceral' version of Shakespeare's playJulie Taymor is to direct her first production since abandoning Spider-Man: Turn Off…
Actor turned politician identifies egoism, lack of professionalism and poor timekeeping among failings that wouldn't be toleratedPoliticians wouldn't cut it in professional theatre, MP Glend…
It's taken a long time for theatre to put the internet centre-stage. As a new series of plays tackles everything from trolling to time-wasting, writers talk about the possibilities and pitfa…
Matt Trueman talks to Jeremy Herrin about the Royal Court production of Polly Stenham's new play and being the busiest director in Britain
National's commercial output to soar when Alan Bennett double bill opens in March " and an April season still waiting in wingsFor the first time ever, the National Theatre will have four pro…
The Canadian company could lose up to 600 employees worldwide, despite their massive Las Vegas showsCirque du Soleil could lay off up to 600 employees worldwide, according to reports in the …
Multilingual Globe to Globe season recognised with special prize while Young Vic, National and Tricycle sweep the boardShakespeare's Globe has received a special award from the Critics' Circ…
Former warehouse in Glasgow will house company's administration, but performances will remain a 'theatre without walls'The National Theatre of Scotland has made a virtue of its nomadic exist…
Theatre and ticketing website bought by New York-based Theatremania.com after year of ownership by Time Out GroupTheatre news and ticketing website Whatsonstage.com has been bought by the Ne…
Producer reveals two of his biggest flops are set for revivals while Miss Saigon may follow Les Miserables onto filmIs Cameron Mackintosh getting nostalgic in his old age? Having hinted that…
Actor to play legendary talent agent Sue Mengers in one-woman show by Skyfall writer John LoganBette Midler will return to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years this spring in a new o…
Controversial script receiving British premiere requires black actors to dress as minstrel performers " and wear makeupAn "incendiary" play at this year's HighTide festival in Suffolk is to …
National Theatre artistic and executive directors ranked joint top in Stage 100 list of influential theatremakersThe National Theatre's artistic and executive directors Nicholas Hytner and N…