Rachel Mars' latest touring show The Way You Tell Them turns the spotlight on the inner workings of comedy, the desire and, sometimes uncontrollable, compulsion to be funny. Where does the responsibility lie when going for a laugh? We find out more.
Theatres around the country are rushing to mark the centenary of the First World War, but how many of these shows really have something to say about the conflict?
Away From Home wowed Manchester audiences last Summer as part of the city's 24:7 Theatre Festival. This one man play features co-writer Rob Ward as a gay footballer. We caught up with Rob and co-writer/director Martin Jameson, as the play tours the UK.
As awards season enters its busiest phase, Catherine Love suggests that theatre awards are at their best when reflecting the variety of theatre on our stages