The Tragedy of Macbeth follows in the footsteps of Orson Welles's 1948 film, which showed how imagination can turn Shakespeare's text into more than a costume epic With Joel Coen's The Trage…
Despite some clever reimaginings of Tartuffe, UK stages remain depressingly inattentive to one of the greatest playwrights In France the 400th anniversary of Molière's birth is being celebr…
Edmond Rostand's great romantic has drawn actors including Ralph Richardson, Antony Sher and James McAvoy to its lead role. It is a tale of glorious theatricality, glittering poetry and hero…
The Scottish theatre-maker, who has died aged 79, brought us an epic 12-hour production of the Mysteries and the world premiere of Glengarry Glen Ross Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79, was …
In a surprisingly class-conscious stage adaptation of the HG Wells-inspired musical from the Downton Abbey creator on Sky, Charlie Stemp radiates kindly innocence What's in a name? Quite a l…
The super-producer, celebrating his 75th birthday with a retrospective on TV, talks about the pandemic's effect on commercial theatre " and his fury with government Cameron Mackintosh will b…
Colin Murphy's remarkable play takes us behind closed doors as high-stakes negotiations for Irish independence take place 'I wanna be in the room where it happens," sings Aaron Burr in Hamil…
One of the most gifted actors of his era, Sher " who has died aged 72 " combined psychology and a keen sense of the visual in soul-baring performances Antony Sher, who has died at the age of…
Half a century ago, Colin George faced down the doom-mongers and campaigners to bring the city a radical alternative to proscenium theatre: the open, thrust stage Entering Sheffield's Crucib…
Discover the musical theatre titan through the life-changing cast album of Company, Imelda Staunton's phenomenal turn in Gypsy, birthday concerts and his essential book on lyric writing Sond…
He gained household fame on Give Us a Clue but the all-round entertainer was a world-class hoofer who could hold his own alongside Sammy Davis Jr Lionel Blair, who has died aged 92, was that…
His complex, ambivalent plays are regularly revived " and now a campaign aims to improve the playwright's resting place in a London cemetery What is the best tribute to a dead playwright? Fo…
From Anne Enright's novel about an actor's daughter to the diaries of former National Theatre director Peter Hall, the theatre critic chooses his favourite titles about the stage Theatre is …
With three new versions on stage this month, the ancient Greek classic " and its reflections on authority and devotion " remains as compelling as ever This October sees a rash of productions…
The much-loved Michell was renowned for a lack of ego and his understanding of the fine art of collaboration Roger Michell, who has died aged 65, had two great qualities as a theatre directo…
Starring in a Zoom production of the play Masks and Faces tested my acting skills " not to mention my singing About six weeks ago a small bombshell landed in my inbox. Headed "A Job Offer", …
The duo's shows boast catchy songs but pose problems for directors. As South Pacific and Carousel return this summer, our writer looks back on enchanted evenings with the odd couple's musica…
A new production of King Lear, drawn from the world of opera, aims to put paid to the notion that great singers make second-rate actors. We speak to its stars I had coffee recently with King…
The Royal Shakespeare Company is letting the public watch the usually secret processes towards performance " from clapping games to verse sessions The creative process normally takes place b…
On his centenary, the veteran producer recalls adding punch to Coronation Street, bringing Brideshead to the screen and his 'turbulent' relationship with one of the acting world's greats The…
The Royal Shakespeare Company survived establishment resistance and economic storms to become a powerhouse. How should it now change? What's in a name? Quite a lot, as it happens. In 1960 Pe…
There has always been a strong affinity between acting and cricket, and my friend Alan Curtis, who has died aged 90, was a perfect example of that. He combined a long theatrical career with …
The actor, who has died aged 80, had a thriving screen career but was also a terrific stage star and an essential member of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre company Ronald Pickup, who has…
The star's long career, from her stage debut at 15 to her film, TV and literary success, reveals a shrewd talent who has risen to many a challenge Acting must be the best rejuvenation pill o…
Theatre Royal Stratford East's colourful history is documented in more than 100 boxes of material collected by actor Murray Melvin It is cheering to learn that the Murray Melvin Archive, doc…