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Edinburgh Fringe: Robert Bathurst recommends his top shows

Edinburgh Fringe: Robert Bathurst recommends his top shows

Space – a fresh frontier: how the West End is rewriting its own rulebook

Space – a fresh frontier: how the West End is rewriting its own rulebook

<em>The Gunpowder Plot</em> review – immersive experience doesn't set the world on fire

The Gunpowder Plot review – immersive experience doesn't set the world on fire

<em>Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch</em> at Underbelly and on tour – review

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at Underbelly and on tour – review

Outdoor theatre to be staged at Kew's gardens this summer

Outdoor theatre to be staged at Kew's gardens this summer

Whatever floats your bigger boat – is <em>Jaws</em> good material for a musical?

Whatever floats your bigger boat – is Jaws good material for a musical?

<em>This Is Not Who I Am</em> at the Royal Court – review

This Is Not Who I Am at the Royal Court – review

John Partridge and Natasha J Barnes replace Giles Terera and Danielle Steers in <em>Witches of Eastwick</em>

John Partridge and Natasha J Barnes replace Giles Terera and Danielle Steers in Witches of Eastwick

Paul Wilkins on his <em>Britain's Got Talent</em> appearance – from stacking shelves to national success

Paul Wilkins on his Britain's Got Talent appearance – from stacking shelves to national success

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals more details about tomorrow's Buckingham Palace musicals performance

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals more details about tomorrow's Buckingham Palace musicals performance

<em>The Glass Menagerie</em> review – Amy Adams glistens in a gentle production

The Glass Menagerie review – Amy Adams glistens in a gentle production

<em>ABBA Voyage</em> review – this winner gives its all

ABBA Voyage review – this winner gives its all

<em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> producers issue statement after item of scenery falls off stage and injures audience member

Bonnie and Clyde producers issue statement after item of scenery falls off stage and injures audience member

<em>We Started to Sing</em> at the Arcola Theatre – review

We Started to Sing at the Arcola Theatre – review

<em>Snatched</em> at Soho Theatre – review

Snatched at Soho Theatre – review

Gabriel Byrne to present solo show <em>Walking With Ghosts</em> in the West End

Gabriel Byrne to present solo show Walking With Ghosts in the West End

Mercury Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse debut new comedy from Mischief duo

Mercury Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse debut new comedy from Mischief duo

<em>The Osmonds</em> musical on tour – review

The Osmonds musical on tour – review

Punchdrunk: An immersive musical is definitely on the list

Punchdrunk: An immersive musical is definitely on the list

Jenna Russell on playing Marie Lloyd: 'She's a bit like Sheridan Smith'

Jenna Russell on playing Marie Lloyd: 'She's a bit like Sheridan Smith'

<em>The Homecoming</em> at Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour – review

The Homecoming at Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour – review

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> at Southwark Playhouse – review

Anyone Can Whistle at Southwark Playhouse – review

<em>Coming to England</em> review – Floella Benjamin's cherished novel is a musical message of positivity

Coming to England review – Floella Benjamin's cherished novel is a musical message of positivity

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Cast for <em>The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole</em> musical revival announced

Cast for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole musical revival announced

Please allow him to introduce himself – Simon Bailey on starring in West End <em>Moulin Rouge!</em>

Please allow him to introduce himself – Simon Bailey on starring in West End Moulin Rouge!

<em>Cock</em> understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Cock understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Play to the gods and you win a theatregoer for life

Play to the gods and you win a theatregoer for life

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> revival unveils complete casting

Anyone Can Whistle revival unveils complete casting

Dawn French to embark on new UK tour

Dawn French to embark on new UK tour

<em>Steve</em> at Seven Dials Playhouse – review

Steve at Seven Dials Playhouse – review

<em>Broken Wings</em> at Charing Cross Theatre – review

Broken Wings at Charing Cross Theatre – review

<em>The Chairs</em> at the Almeida – first look

The Chairs at the Almeida – first look

Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em> reopens in the West End – Broadway-bound Belleville is back in London

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella reopens in the West End – Broadway-bound Belleville is back in London

<em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> to run in the West End from April

Bonnie and Clyde to run in the West End from April

<em>Spring Awakening</em> cast member takes over lead role mid-show

Spring Awakening cast member takes over lead role mid-show

<em>Anna Karenina</em> stage adaptation announces cast

Anna Karenina stage adaptation announces cast

Sarah Crompton on theatre in 2021: 'You could sense the warmth of the bond between viewers and viewed'

Sarah Crompton on theatre in 2021: 'You could sense the warmth of the bond between viewers and viewed'

<em>tick, tick…Boom!</em>: all the cameos in the award-winning film

tick, tick…Boom!: all the cameos in the award-winning film

<em>Spitting Image Live</em> to run in the West End

Spitting Image Live to run in the West End

<em>Gypsy</em> with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

Gypsy with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

New Diorama Theatre announces three new commissions

New Diorama Theatre announces three new commissions

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

Eden Espinosa to perform solo concert at Cadogan Hall

Eden Espinosa to perform solo concert at Cadogan Hall

<em>Life is a Dream</em> at the Edinburgh Lyceum – review

Life is a Dream at the Edinburgh Lyceum – review

<em>A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story </em> review – Mark Gatiss pens a spooky twist on Dickens' classic

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story review – Mark Gatiss pens a spooky twist on Dickens' classic

<em>The Shark is Broken</em> review – <em>Jaws</em> comedy sails into the West End

The Shark is Broken review – Jaws comedy sails into the West End

<em>Brief Encounter</em> review – The Watermill delivers a five-star feast

Brief Encounter review – The Watermill delivers a five-star feast

<em>Grenfell: Value Engineering</em> review – vital verbatim staging

Grenfell: Value Engineering review – vital verbatim staging

<em>The Danish Girl</em> musical: listen to new number "Stay"

The Danish Girl musical: listen to new number "Stay"

<em>Beauty and the Beast</em> review – Disney's fresh new tour fires on all cylinders

Beauty and the Beast review – Disney's fresh new tour fires on all cylinders

<em>Hamlet</em> at the Young Vic review – Cush Jumbo's long-awaited Dane arrives

Hamlet at the Young Vic review – Cush Jumbo's long-awaited Dane arrives

<em>Diana the Musical</em> – Netflix review

Diana the Musical – Netflix review

<em>Six</em> opens on Broadway: review round-up

Six opens on Broadway: review round-up

<em>The Da Vinci Code</em> stage adaptation tour reveals lead casting

The Da Vinci Code stage adaptation tour reveals lead casting

Day two and backstage at West End Live: in photos

Day two and backstage at West End Live: in photos

<em>Mugabe, My Dad & Me</em> at York Theatre Royal – review

Mugabe, My Dad & Me at York Theatre Royal – review

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces 2022 season

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces 2022 season

Let's hear it for the understudies, alternates and swings – keeping our theatres in action

Let's hear it for the understudies, alternates and swings – keeping our theatres in action

<em>East is East</em> review – Ayub Khan Din's comedy returns in Birmingham Rep and National Theatre revival

East is East review – Ayub Khan Din's comedy returns in Birmingham Rep and National Theatre revival

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele to join <em>The Lion King</em> as Rafiki next week

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele to join The Lion King as Rafiki next week

Did critics melt for <em>Frozen</em>'s West End premiere?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics melt for Frozen's West End premiere?

Royal Court announces season through to summer 2022

Royal Court announces season through to summer 2022

Birmingham Hippodrome announces 2021 pantomime casting

Birmingham Hippodrome announces 2021 pantomime casting

<em>A Place for We</em> at the Park Theatre casting announced

A Place for We at the Park Theatre casting announced

<em>May Queen</em> at Paines Plough's Roundabout – review

May Queen at Paines Plough's Roundabout – review

Yard Theatre announces autumn season including National Theatre partnership

Yard Theatre announces autumn season including National Theatre partnership

<em>Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act</em> at the Orange Tree Theatre – review

Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act at the Orange Tree Theatre – review

The Edinburgh Fringe is a sloppy messy ball of glory

The Edinburgh Fringe is a sloppy messy ball of glory

No day but today – Gabriela García steps into Hope Mill <em>Rent</em> with less than a days' notice

No day but today – Gabriela García steps into Hope Mill Rent with less than a days' notice

Full West End <em>Great Gatsby</em> casting announced

Full West End Great Gatsby casting announced

<em>The Song Project</em> at the Royal Court – review

The Song Project at the Royal Court – review

Director Catherine Paskell: 'we have an opportunity to use this Fringe to make subsequent ones better'

Director Catherine Paskell: 'we have an opportunity to use this Fringe to make subsequent ones better'

<em>Hamilton</em>'s Sharon Rose: 'My relationship with Eliza has definitely shifted and grown'

Hamilton's Sharon Rose: 'My relationship with Eliza has definitely shifted and grown'

Gate brings <em>Dear Elizabeth</em> to Theatro Technis in Camden

Gate brings Dear Elizabeth to Theatro Technis in Camden

Gloria Obianyo discusses bringing <em>Paradise</em> to the National

Gloria Obianyo discusses bringing Paradise to the National

<em>Baskerville</em> at Mercury Theatre, Colchester – review

Baskerville at Mercury Theatre, Colchester – review

<em>Anything Goes</em> at the Barbican – review

Anything Goes at the Barbican – review

Julia Chan on making her West End debut in <em>2:22 – A Ghost Story</em>

Julia Chan on making her West End debut in 2:22 – A Ghost Story

Just So at the Watermill, Newbury – review

Just So at the Watermill, Newbury – review

Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner discuss adapting their hit podcast for the Menier's new stage

Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner discuss adapting their hit podcast for the Menier's new stage

<em>Billionaire Boy</em> at the Garrick Theatre – review

Billionaire Boy at the Garrick Theatre – review

<em>Hamlet</em> with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

Hamlet with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

Watch Emma Rice's Old Vic show <em>Bagdad Cafe</em> in rehearsals

Watch Emma Rice's Old Vic show Bagdad Cafe in rehearsals

Andrew Lloyd Webber postpones <em>Cinderella</em> opening night tonight and tomorrow

Andrew Lloyd Webber postpones Cinderella opening night tonight and tomorrow

<em>The Da Vinci Code</em> stage adaptation announces rescheduled tour dates from January 2022

The Da Vinci Code stage adaptation announces rescheduled tour dates from January 2022

Streaming with laughter: how Mischief and Kenny Wax created <em>Mischief Movie Night In</em>

Streaming with laughter: how Mischief and Kenny Wax created Mischief Movie Night In

<em>My Night With Reg</em> revival: first look at rehearsals

My Night With Reg revival: first look at rehearsals

<em>Lucy McCormick's Life: Live!</em> at Battersea Arts Centre – review

Lucy McCormick's Life: Live! at Battersea Arts Centre – review

<em>The Dumb Waiter</em> at the Old Vic – online review

The Dumb Waiter at the Old Vic – online review

<em>Piaf</em> revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Piaf revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

<em>Walden</em> with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

Walden with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

<em>Bach and Sons</em> at the Bridge Theatre – review

Bach and Sons at the Bridge Theatre – review

Review: <em>My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do?</em> (Turbine Theatre)

Review: My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do? (Turbine Theatre)

Wise Children's <em>Bagdad Cafe</em> at the Old Vic: first look

Wise Children's Bagdad Cafe at the Old Vic: first look

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'I cannot and will not take part in yet another pilot scheme'

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'I cannot and will not take part in yet another pilot scheme'

Four off-West End shows to be streamed next month

Four off-West End shows to be streamed next month

<em>Witness for the Prosecution</em> delays return, states its Cultural Recovery Fund grant has not arrived

Witness for the Prosecution delays return, states its Cultural Recovery Fund grant has not arrived

Punchdrunk makes <em>The Third Day: Autumn</em> available online

Punchdrunk makes The Third Day: Autumn available online

Exclusive: <em>Pippin</em> to be revived at Charing Cross Theatre

Exclusive: Pippin to be revived at Charing Cross Theatre

New Talawa season marks company's 35th anniversary

New Talawa season marks company's 35th anniversary

Review: <em>Four Quartets</em> starring Ralph Fiennes (Theatre Royal Bath and tour)

Review: Four Quartets starring Ralph Fiennes (Theatre Royal Bath and tour)

<em>Circus 1903</em> returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Circus 1903 returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Kennedy Bloomer steps down as artistic director of Hope Theatre

Kennedy Bloomer steps down as artistic director of Hope Theatre

Cast revealed for RSC's <em>Henry VI Part One: Open Rehearsal Project</em>

Cast revealed for RSC's Henry VI Part One: Open Rehearsal Project

Cast of <em>Here Come the Boys</em> dance into The London Palladium

Cast of Here Come the Boys dance into The London Palladium

Islington's Hope Theatre announces reopening season

Islington's Hope Theatre announces reopening season

Old Vic announces casting for Emma Rice's <em>Bagdad Cafe</em>

Old Vic announces casting for Emma Rice's Bagdad Cafe

Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley star in West End <em>Cabaret</em>

Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley star in West End Cabaret

Watch <em>Here Come the Boys</em> in rehearsals ahead of run at The London Palladium

Watch Here Come the Boys in rehearsals ahead of run at The London Palladium

Review: <em>April in Paris</em> (Belgrade Theatre)

Review: April in Paris (Belgrade Theatre)

<em>Carousel</em> at Regents Park Open Air Theatre announces lead casting

Carousel at Regents Park Open Air Theatre announces lead casting

Prime Minister: We'll reopen the doors to our theatres next Monday

Prime Minister: We'll reopen the doors to our theatres next Monday

<em>Only Fools and Horses</em> musical to open in the West End in October

Only Fools and Horses musical to open in the West End in October

<em> A Cold Supper Behind Harrods</em> to be live-streamed from Oxford Playhosue with David Jason and more

A Cold Supper Behind Harrods to be live-streamed from Oxford Playhosue with David Jason and more

BRIT Awards to be staged without social distancing in latest government pilot event

<em>Monday Night at the Apollo</em> announces line-up for first West End event

Monday Night at the Apollo announces line-up for first West End event

Programme announced for 2021 Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Programme announced for 2021 Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Liverpool Royal Court season includes new musical <em>Homebaked</em>

Liverpool Royal Court season includes new musical Homebaked

Pleasance reopens with new Fringe Futures Festival

Pleasance reopens with new Fringe Futures Festival

Dance show <em>Here Come The Boys</em> transfers to the London Palladium

Dance show Here Come The Boys transfers to the London Palladium

Watch the first Broadway performances in over a year with Nathan Lane and Savion Glover

Watch the first Broadway performances in over a year with Nathan Lane and Savion Glover

<em>Intermissions Live</em> West End concert announced

Intermissions Live West End concert announced

Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley discuss the National Theatre's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> film

Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley discuss the National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet film

New wave of Cultural Recovery Fund grants unveiled for Nimax Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and more

New wave of Cultural Recovery Fund grants unveiled for Nimax Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and more

<em>Diana</em> musical confirms Netflix release date

Diana musical confirms Netflix release date

Mediaeval Baebes concert coming to Actors' Church in May

Mediaeval Baebes concert coming to Actors' Church in May

Watch the <em>West End Acoustic</em> streamed concert trailer

Watch the West End Acoustic streamed concert trailer

<em>West End Acoustic</em> concert to be made available online

West End Acoustic concert to be made available online

Exclusive: New dates and cast announced for <em>Monday Night at the Apollo</em>

Exclusive: New dates and cast announced for Monday Night at the Apollo

Jack Holden's <em>Cruise</em> premieres at Duchess Theatre in May

Jack Holden's Cruise premieres at Duchess Theatre in May

Review: <em>Dream</em> (RSC, online)

Review: Dream (RSC, online)

John Owen-Jones to perform 50th birthday show at Cadogan Hall with live-stream option

John Owen-Jones to perform 50th birthday show at Cadogan Hall with live-stream option

West End Musical Celebration 2021 concert series confirms line-up and new dates

West End Musical Celebration 2021 concert series confirms line-up and new dates

Review: <em>Love In The Lockdown</em> (online)

Review: Love In The Lockdown (online)

<em>Letters Live</em> and The Shows Must Go On series to stream readings with Olivia Colman, Rose McGowan and more

Letters Live and The Shows Must Go On series to stream readings with Olivia Colman, Rose McGowan and more

<em>Magic Mike Live</em> confirms socially distanced West End return from May

Magic Mike Live confirms socially distanced West End return from May

ITV's <em>All Star Musicals</em> to return with Elaine Paige, John Barrowman, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Samantha Barks

ITV's All Star Musicals to return with Elaine Paige, John Barrowman, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Samantha Barks

Counting stars: should we do away with ratings?

Counting stars: should we do away with ratings?

Review: <em>The Color Purple</em> (Curve Leicester – online)

Review: The Color Purple (Curve Leicester – online)

Danny Sapani on creating <em>Hymn</em> during the pandemic and being inspired by Sammy Davis Jr

Danny Sapani on creating Hymn during the pandemic and being inspired by Sammy Davis Jr

Would you have a Covid test if it meant you could go to the theatre? Our readers' thoughts

Would you have a Covid test if it meant you could go to the theatre? Our readers' thoughts

<em>Sister Act</em> musical postpones London run to 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg dropping out of the run

Sister Act musical postpones London run to 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg dropping out of the run

New open-air theatre being built in Thorington – with season featuring <em>Into the Woods</em> and Shakespeare

New open-air theatre being built in Thorington – with season featuring Into the Woods and Shakespeare

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> West End home redesign details revealed in planning application

The Phantom of the Opera West End home redesign details revealed in planning application

Industry leaders demand lower VAT rates remain in place for arts sector

Industry leaders demand lower VAT rates remain in place for arts sector

New musical <em>In Pieces</em> to be released as a film

New musical In Pieces to be released as a film

<em>Anything Goes</em> revival at the Barbican – Gary Wilmot and Felicity Kendal join the cast

Anything Goes revival at the Barbican – Gary Wilmot and Felicity Kendal join the cast

Donmar's Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch on visions for the future of theatre

Donmar's Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch on visions for the future of theatre

<em>West End Musical Celebration</em> 2021 concert series announced

West End Musical Celebration 2021 concert series announced

Sheffield Theatres to stream productions of <em>The Band Plays On</em> and Caryl Churchill's <em>Escaped Alone</em>

Sheffield Theatres to stream productions of The Band Plays On and Caryl Churchill's Escaped Alone

Overheard at the theatre: your funniest comments from audience members

Overheard at the theatre: your funniest comments from audience members

Martin Sherman's <em>Rose</em> starring Maureen Lipman to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview Channel

Martin Sherman's Rose starring Maureen Lipman to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview Channel

Sonia Friedman: It was such an act of courage turning <em>Uncle Vanya</em> into a film

Sonia Friedman: It was such an act of courage turning Uncle Vanya into a film

Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (National Theatre – online)

Review: Dick Whittington (National Theatre – online)

Video: West End stars perform Christmas concert for care home residents

Video: West End stars perform Christmas concert for care home residents

<em>War of the Worlds</em> streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

War of the Worlds streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

Royal and Derngate unveil four new musicals as part of 2021 season

Royal and Derngate unveil four new musicals as part of 2021 season

Review: <em>Flight</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Flight (Bridge Theatre)

Ramin Karimloo and Laura Osnes join <em>Houdini</em> musical for development stages

Ramin Karimloo and Laura Osnes join Houdini musical for development stages

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott talk <em>The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas</em>: heading online from tomorrow

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott talk The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas: heading online from tomorrow

Kiln Theatre to live-stream Ayad Akhtar's <em>The Invisible Hand</em>

Kiln Theatre to live-stream Ayad Akhtar's The Invisible Hand

Michael Harrison on the new London lockdown: 'The government's approach is frankly appalling'

Michael Harrison on the new London lockdown: 'The government's approach is frankly appalling'

Review: <em>Overflow</em> (Bush Theatre)

Review: Overflow (Bush Theatre)

Review: <em>Oleanna</em> (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

Review: Oleanna (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

Jordan Peele, Sylvia Plath and Wong Kar-wai – how New Adventures' three dance films came together

Jordan Peele, Sylvia Plath and Wong Kar-wai – how New Adventures' three dance films came together

Simon Baker: 'Streaming shows used to feel like an ordeal – I hope we've changed that notion'

Simon Baker: 'Streaming shows used to feel like an ordeal – I hope we've changed that notion'

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Watermill Theatre)

Emma Rice: 'I am now a total convert to all things digital'

Emma Rice: 'I am now a total convert to all things digital'

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo discuss the Bridge Theatre's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo discuss the Bridge Theatre's A Christmas Carol

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

<em>Magic Mike Live</em> to reopen in London in April 2021

Magic Mike Live to reopen in London in April 2021

What does it take for musicals to succeed on screen?

What does it take for musicals to succeed on screen?

Yard Theatre launches new directing initiative Live Lab

Yard Theatre launches new directing initiative Live Lab

MTFestUK to return in 2021 to celebrate new musicals in development

MTFestUK to return in 2021 to celebrate new musicals in development

English Touring Theatre unveils series of audio work including Mike Bartlett piece

English Touring Theatre unveils series of audio work including Mike Bartlett piece

HOME Manchester to live-stream all shows due to be staged in November

HOME Manchester to live-stream all shows due to be staged in November

Zizi Strallen on <em>Mary Poppins</em>: 'At 6.55pm every day my body naturally gets ready for the half hour call'

Zizi Strallen on Mary Poppins: 'At 6.55pm every day my body naturally gets ready for the half hour call'

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

Wise Children announces live broadcast of <em>The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk</em>

Wise Children announces live broadcast of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

NYT's Paul Roseby: 'The pandemic has taught us we crave meaningful connection through storytelling'

NYT's Paul Roseby: 'The pandemic has taught us we crave meaningful connection through storytelling'

Review: <em>Quarter Life Crisis</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Quarter Life Crisis (Bridge Theatre)

Edinburgh Lyceum announces plans to reopen in December with new seating arrangement

Edinburgh Lyceum announces plans to reopen in December with new seating arrangement

The Old Vic to present <em>A Christmas Carol</em> live-streamed show from empty auditorium

The Old Vic to present A Christmas Carol live-streamed show from empty auditorium

Review: <em>Incidental Moments of the Day</em> (New York)

Review: Incidental Moments of the Day (New York)

Review: <em>Faith Healer</em> (The Old Vic)

Review: Faith Healer (The Old Vic)

Review: <em>Pippin</em> (Garden Theatre)

Review: Pippin (Garden Theatre)

York Theatre Royal to present travelling pantomime across the city this winter

York Theatre Royal to present travelling pantomime across the city this winter

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Health Secretary suggests 'Covid passes' could be key to dropping social distancing in theatres

Health Secretary suggests 'Covid passes' could be key to dropping social distancing in theatres

Nationwide #SaveOurTheatres campaign launched to help UK venues, backed by Jude Law

Nationwide #SaveOurTheatres campaign launched to help UK venues, backed by Jude Law

Review: <em>Three Kings</em> (Old Vic In Camera)

Review: Three Kings (Old Vic In Camera)

<em>Songs for a New World</em> musical to be performed live at The London Palladium

Songs for a New World musical to be performed live at The London Palladium

2020 Popcorn Writing Awards winners revealed – watch Kit Harington, Sharon D Clarke and more perform extracts

2020 Popcorn Writing Awards winners revealed – watch Kit Harington, Sharon D Clarke and more perform extracts

2020 Tony Awards to be presented digitally, it has been confirmed

2020 Tony Awards to be presented digitally, it has been confirmed

Government releases guidance for amateur productions to return

Government releases guidance for amateur productions to return

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> tour and London run postponed

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! tour and London run postponed

Amazon donates $6m to help support theatres, TV and film industry in Europe

Amazon donates $6m to help support theatres, TV and film industry in Europe

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> to be screened live on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's lawn

Jesus Christ Superstar to be screened live on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's lawn

Quiz: Can you guess the stage show from its final line?

Quiz: Can you guess the stage show from its final line?

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre's <em>The Comedy of Errors</em> full casting announced

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre's The Comedy of Errors full casting announced

London drive-in venue to start offering seats to pedestrians and cyclists

London drive-in venue to start offering seats to pedestrians and cyclists

Sky Arts to become a free TV channel in the UK

Sky Arts to become a free TV channel in the UK

Photos: Beverley Knight stars in the first socially distanced West End performance at the Palladium

Photos: Beverley Knight stars in the first socially distanced West End performance at the Palladium

How an Austrian theatre company trialled a safe production of <em>Cats</em>

How an Austrian theatre company trialled a safe production of Cats

Showstoppers announce plans to live-stream socially distanced improvised musical

Showstoppers announce plans to live-stream socially distanced improvised musical

Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah to star in new online play by Louise Coulthard

Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah to star in new online play by Louise Coulthard

US theatre designs socially distanced auditorium inspired by Shakespeare's Globe

US theatre designs socially distanced auditorium inspired by Shakespeare's Globe

First ever UK drive-in drag show announced

First ever UK drive-in drag show announced

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in new production that begins rehearsals on Monday

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in new production that begins rehearsals on Monday

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Tron Theatre delays 2020 pantomime by a year

Tron Theatre delays 2020 pantomime by a year

Broadway star Rob McClure is introducing us to the wonderful world of "conductor cam"

Broadway star Rob McClure is introducing us to the wonderful world of "conductor cam"

<em>Doctor Semmelweis</em> starring Mark Rylance postponed at Bristol Old Vic

Doctor Semmelweis starring Mark Rylance postponed at Bristol Old Vic

Katherine Jenkins to perform free online concert this week – in an empty Royal Albert Hall

Katherine Jenkins to perform free online concert this week – in an empty Royal Albert Hall

Cameron Mackintosh: 'Unless we hear something in the next few weeks, we won't be back until early next year'

Cameron Mackintosh: 'Unless we hear something in the next few weeks, we won't be back until early next year'

Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter and more to read all of Shakespeare's sonnets to support flooded theatre

Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter and more to read all of Shakespeare's sonnets to support flooded theatre

Quarantine Quiz – Miriam-Teak Lee on her time away from her <em>& Juliet</em> family

Quarantine Quiz – Miriam-Teak Lee on her time away from her & Juliet family

Shakespeare's plays are far more action-packed than you'd imagine

Shakespeare's plays are far more action-packed than you'd imagine

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Alexandra Silber: How it feels to have your show shut down by the virus

Alexandra Silber: How it feels to have your show shut down by the virus

<em>Showstoppers</em> to live stream West End show on Facebook amidst London shutdown

Showstoppers to live stream West End show on Facebook amidst London shutdown

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

Deputy stage manager steps in and saves Nottingham Playhouse show by performing at the last minute

Deputy stage manager steps in and saves Nottingham Playhouse show by performing at the last minute

Robert Icke to adapt George Orwell's <em>Animal Farm</em> for 2022 tour

Robert Icke to adapt George Orwell's Animal Farm for 2022 tour

Michael Billington's successors are going to have to fight hard to preserve his legacy in the modern age

Michael Billington's successors are going to have to fight hard to preserve his legacy in the modern age

Review: <em>Crongton Knights</em> (Belgrade Theatre and tour)

Review: Crongton Knights (Belgrade Theatre and tour)

<em>Rent</em> to be revived at the Hope Mill Theatre

Rent to be revived at the Hope Mill Theatre

West End Flea Market to return in 2020

West End Flea Market to return in 2020

Theatre Royal Drury Lane to re-open as part of a destination venue known as 'The Lane'

Theatre Royal Drury Lane to re-open as part of a destination venue known as 'The Lane'

Review: <em>The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit</em> (Hope Mill Theatre)

Review: The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit (Hope Mill Theatre)

The making of <em>As You Like It</em>'s Hymen, the God of Marriage at the RSC

The making of As You Like It's Hymen, the God of Marriage at the RSC

Julia Thomas: Theatre for young people and their families is crucial for our sense of wellbeing

Julia Thomas: Theatre for young people and their families is crucial for our sense of wellbeing

Ben Cracknell: So you want to be a lighting designer?

Ben Cracknell: So you want to be a lighting designer?

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> new West End cast announced

The Play That Goes Wrong new West End cast announced

Review: <em>A Taste Of Honey</em> (The Lowry and tour)

Review: A Taste Of Honey (The Lowry and tour)

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> and <em>The Comedy About A Bank Robbery</em> extend West End runs

The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery extend West End runs

Best theatre 2019: play and show reviews in London

Best theatre 2019: play and show reviews in London

Madani Younis leaves Bush to take role at Southbank Centre

Madani Younis leaves Bush to take role at Southbank Centre

Edinburgh Festival 2018: Our pick of shows for children

Edinburgh Festival 2018: Our pick of shows for children

<em>Aladdin</em> announces new West End Genie for summer 2018

Aladdin announces new West End Genie for summer 2018

Review: <em>Trying It On</em> (Birmingham Rep)

Review: Trying It On (Birmingham Rep)

How Celebration, the real-life town Disney created inspired my piece about fake nostalgia

How Celebration, the real-life town Disney created inspired my piece about fake nostalgia

Review: <em>The Whale</em> (Ustinov Studio)

Review: The Whale (Ustinov Studio)

WhatsOnStage joins the circus with NoFit State's <em>Bianco</em>

WhatsOnStage joins the circus with NoFit State's Bianco

Pantos are vital for audiences and artists alike

Pantos are vital for audiences and artists alike

Leaving at the interval: What you thought

Leaving at the interval: What you thought

Is it ever OK to leave the theatre during the interval?

Is it ever OK to leave the theatre during the interval?

Matt Trueman: We need to get out of theatres

Matt Trueman: We need to get out of theatres

Did critics enjoy <em>An Enemy of the People</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics enjoy An Enemy of the People?

Matt Trueman: Why do young actors plump for small spaces?

Matt Trueman: Why do young actors plump for small spaces?

<em>Raz</em> (Trafalgar Studios)

Raz (Trafalgar Studios)

<em>All That Fall</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

All That Fall (Wilton's Music Hall)

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Michael Coveney: A chorus of disapproval at the ENO

Michael Coveney: A chorus of disapproval at the ENO

<em>The Magic Flute</em> (London Coliseum)

The Magic Flute (London Coliseum)

<em>Minotaur</em> (Unicorn Theatre)

Minotaur (Unicorn Theatre)

5 Minutes with: Charlotte Gwinner: 'I feel like I’ve been tutored by Samuel Beckett'

5 Minutes with: Charlotte Gwinner: 'I feel like I’ve been tutored by Samuel Beckett'

Let's Talk About Sets: Isla Shaw on <em>The Witches</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Isla Shaw on The Witches

<em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> (Theatre Royal, Brighton)

The Rocky Horror Show (Theatre Royal, Brighton)

<em>Cinderella</em> (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Cinderella (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Let's talk about sets: Simon Higlett on <em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang</em>

Let's talk about sets: Simon Higlett on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Matthew Bourne: 'I see myself as a man of the theatre'

Matthew Bourne: 'I see myself as a man of the theatre'

Jeff Wayne on <em>The War of The Worlds</em>

Jeff Wayne on The War of The Worlds

<em>Barbarians</em> (Young Vic)

Barbarians (Young Vic)

Around the World in 80 Days (St James Theatre)

Around the World in 80 Days (St James Theatre)

<em>Oliver!</em> (Leicester Curve)

Oliver! (Leicester Curve)

In pictures: the launch of the WhatsOnStage Awards

In pictures: the launch of the WhatsOnStage Awards

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

Cinderella (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith)

Cinderella (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith)

My Top 5 Showtunes: Lucie-Mae Sumner

My Top 5 Showtunes: Lucie-Mae Sumner

<em>Pericles</em> (Shakespeare's Globe)

Pericles (Shakespeare's Globe)

Theatre etiquette: Michael Coveney: I relish venues with raucous audiences

Theatre etiquette: Michael Coveney: I relish venues with raucous audiences

Theatre etiquette: a theatre manager's view

Theatre etiquette: a theatre manager's view

Survey reveals audiences think theatres aren't doing enough to police bad behaviour

Survey reveals audiences think theatres aren't doing enough to police bad behaviour

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