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Cast for Speedo Mick musical revealed

Cast for Speedo Mick musical revealed

Manhunt at the Royal Court – review

Manhunt at the Royal Court – review

Nicola Walker to lead The Unbelievers at the Royal Court

Nicola Walker to lead The Unbelievers at the Royal Court

ECHO to return to Royal Court and embark on an international tour

ECHO to return to Royal Court and embark on an international tour

Royal Court reveals complete 2025 season

Royal Court reveals complete 2025 season

More Life at the Royal Court – review

More Life at the Royal Court – review

Cast announced for Raoul Moat play Manhunt at the Royal Court

Cast announced for Raoul Moat play Manhunt at the Royal Court

A Good House at the Royal Court – review

A Good House at the Royal Court – review

The Legends of Them at the Royal Court – review

The Legends of Them at the Royal Court – review

Royal Court unveils 2024/25 season

Royal Court unveils 2024/25 season

Giant review – John Lithgow is a powerful presence as a monstrous Roald Dahl

Giant review – John Lithgow is a powerful presence as a monstrous Roald Dahl

Royal Court Theatre launches Writers’ Card membership and support programmes for new playwrights

Royal Court Theatre launches Writers’ Card membership and support programmes for new playwrights

Take a first look at Giant, with John Lithgow, in rehearsals

Take a first look at Giant, with John Lithgow, in rehearsals

Brace, Brace with Phil Dunster, Anjana Vasan and Craige Els extends run

Brace, Brace with Phil Dunster, Anjana Vasan and Craige Els extends run

G at the Royal Court – review

G at the Royal Court – review

Phil Dunster, Anjana Vasan and Craige Els to star in Brace, Brace at the Royal Court

Phil Dunster, Anjana Vasan and Craige Els to star in Brace, Brace at the Royal Court

ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) at the Royal Court – review

ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) at the Royal Court – review

Jodie Whittaker, Benedict Wong, Nick Mohammed and more to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) as part of LIFT festival 2024

Jodie Whittaker, Benedict Wong, Nick Mohammed and more to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) as part of LIFT festival 2024

Giant, with John Lithgow, adds further cast

Giant, with John Lithgow, adds further cast

The Bounds at the Royal Court – review

The Bounds at the Royal Court – review

Royal Court cancels all performances on election day to encourage voting

Royal Court cancels all performances on election day to encourage voting

Kathryn Hunter, Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and Rebecca Lucy Taylor to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)

Kathryn Hunter, Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and Rebecca Lucy Taylor to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)

Bluets at the Royal Court – review

Bluets at the Royal Court – review

Royal Court Theatre announces new associate playwrights

Royal Court Theatre announces new associate playwrights

Royal Court announces new season, the first for artistic director David Byrne

Royal Court announces new season, the first for artistic director David Byrne

RSC’s Cowbois to transfer to the Royal Court

RSC’s Cowbois to transfer to the Royal Court

Word-Play at the Royal Court – review

Word-Play at the Royal Court – review

Royal Court announces David Byrne as new artistic director

Royal Court announces David Byrne as new artistic director

The cast of Cuckoo head to their local chip shop

The cast of Cuckoo head to their local chip shop

Royal Court unveils new shows in Vicky Featherstone’s final year as artistic director

Royal Court unveils new shows in Vicky Featherstone’s final year as artistic director

all of it at the Royal Court – review

all of it at the Royal Court – review

Hope Has A Happy Meal review – fast food for thought that loses its pace

Hope Has A Happy Meal review – fast food for thought that loses its pace

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

James Graham to adapt Alan Bleasdale's <em>Boys from the Blackstuff</em> for the stage

James Graham to adapt Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff for the stage

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join <em>John Gabriel Borkman</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre

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

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

Royal Court announces new season including deepfake play and verbatim text on modern antisemitism

Royal Court announces new season including deepfake play and verbatim text on modern antisemitism

<em>Two Palestinians Go Dogging</em> at the Royal Court Theatre – review

Two Palestinians Go Dogging at the Royal Court Theatre – review

Royal Court releases rehearsal images for <em>That Is Not Who I Am</em> with anonymous playwright

Royal Court releases rehearsal images for That Is Not Who I Am with anonymous playwright

Watch the trailer for <em>That Is Not Who I Am</em>, the new Royal Court play by an anonymous writer

Watch the trailer for That Is Not Who I Am, the new Royal Court play by an anonymous writer

Cast announced for <em>That Is Not Who I Am</em> at Royal Court

Cast announced for That Is Not Who I Am at Royal Court

Producers of <em>Cock</em> lower premium prices after criticism

Producers of Cock lower premium prices after criticism

Royal Court to premiere work by first time playwright Dave Davidson

Royal Court to premiere work by first time playwright Dave Davidson

<em>For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy</em> at the Royal Court Theatre – review

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy at the Royal Court Theatre – review

Further cast for <em>Jerusalem</em> in the West End with Mark Rylance announced

Further cast for Jerusalem in the West End with Mark Rylance announced

Portraits for <em>Cock</em> with Taron Egerton, Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels released

Portraits for Cock with Taron Egerton, Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels released

<em>For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy</em> to transfer to the Royal Court

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy to transfer to the Royal Court

Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu in rehearsals for Caryl Churchill's <em>A Number</em>: in photos

Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu in rehearsals for Caryl Churchill's A Number: in photos

Antony Sher has died aged 72

Antony Sher has died aged 72

Park Theatre's spring season includes star-studded murder mystery

Park Theatre's spring season includes star-studded murder mystery

<em>Rare Earth Mettle</em> at the Royal Court – review

Rare Earth Mettle at the Royal Court – review

Royal Court alters character name after admitting to perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes

Royal Court alters character name after admitting to perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes

Arthur Darvill stars in trailer for <em>Rare Earth Mettle</em> world premiere

Arthur Darvill stars in trailer for Rare Earth Mettle world premiere

<em>Isla</em> at Theatr Clwyd – review

Isla at Theatr Clwyd – review

<em>Home</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Home at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

New Lucy Kirkwood play to be performed at the Royal Court next week

New Lucy Kirkwood play to be performed at the Royal Court next week

Jonathan Bailey, Taron Egerton, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels to star in <em>Cock</em> revival

Jonathan Bailey, Taron Egerton, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels to star in Cock revival

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

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

Royal Court releases trailer for Aleshea Harris' <em>Is God Is</em> ahead of its UK premiere

Royal Court releases trailer for Aleshea Harris' Is God Is ahead of its UK premiere

Linda Bassett and John Heffernan to star in new Caryl Churchill Royal Court play

Linda Bassett and John Heffernan to star in new Caryl Churchill Royal Court play

Royal Court moves production after flooding damage to larger auditorium

Royal Court moves production after flooding damage to larger auditorium

<em>My Night With Reg</em> at the Turbine Theatre – review

My Night With Reg at the Turbine Theatre – review

Confirmed: <em>Jerusalem</em> with Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook to run in the West End

Confirmed: Jerusalem with Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook to run in the West End

Cast for <em>Shining City</em> at Theatre Royal Stratford East revealed

Cast for Shining City at Theatre Royal Stratford East revealed

Double-vaccinated individuals won't need to self-isolate from 16 August if exposed to the virus

Double-vaccinated individuals won't need to self-isolate from 16 August if exposed to the virus

<em>Extinct</em> at Theatre Royal Stratford East – review

Extinct at Theatre Royal Stratford East – review

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

<em>Constellations</em> at the Vaudeville Theatre – review

Constellations at the Vaudeville Theatre – review

Mark Rylance: 'I will be bringing Rooster back to life in <em>Jerusalem</em> very soon'

Mark Rylance: 'I will be bringing Rooster back to life in Jerusalem very soon'

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Milli Bhatia discusses bringing <em>seven methods of killing kylie jenner</em> back to the Royal Court

Milli Bhatia discusses bringing seven methods of killing kylie jenner back to the Royal Court

Casting announced for Turbine Theatre's <em>My Night with Reg</em>

Casting announced for Turbine Theatre's My Night with Reg

Royal Court announces reopening season beginning next month

Royal Court announces reopening season beginning next month

<em>My Night With Reg</em> to be revived at the Turbine Theatre

My Night With Reg to be revived at the Turbine Theatre

Olympia Dukakis has died aged 89

Olympia Dukakis has died aged 89

Theatr Clwyd announces reopening season plans from June

Theatr Clwyd announces reopening season plans from June

Theatre Royal Stratford East to reopen in June with new season

Theatre Royal Stratford East to reopen in June with new season

Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic and Sour Lemons launches new scheme to tackle systemic racism in theatre community

Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic and Sour Lemons launches new scheme to tackle systemic racism in theatre community

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

Liverpool Royal Court season includes new musical Homebaked

Review: <em>The Living Newspaper, Edition 3</em> (Royal Court Theatre, online)

Review: The Living Newspaper, Edition 3 (Royal Court Theatre, online)

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free

<em>It's A Sin</em> – where you've seen the cast on stage

It's A Sin – where you've seen the cast on stage

Daniel Ward wins 51st George Devine Award for <em>The Canary and the Crow</em>

Daniel Ward wins 51st George Devine Award for The Canary and the Crow

George Devine Award shortlist announced

George Devine Award shortlist announced

John Sessions has died aged 67

John Sessions has died aged 67

Royal Court Theatre to reopen in November for socially distanced live show

Royal Court Theatre to reopen in November for socially distanced live show

<em>My Mum's a Tw*t</em> audio play released on Audible, starring Susan Wokoma

My Mum's a Twt* audio play released on Audible, starring Susan Wokoma

Royal Court to open new outdoor café and bar in Sloane Square

Royal Court to open new outdoor café and bar in Sloane Square

Rosamund Pike, Paapa Essiedu and more to star in <em> My White Best Friend (and Other Letters Left Unsaid)</em>

Rosamund Pike, Paapa Essiedu and more to star in My White Best Friend (and Other Letters Left Unsaid)

Paines Plough's Matt Maltby: 'When we stop making inclusive work, we are telling some people they are not welcome'

Paines Plough's Matt Maltby: 'When we stop making inclusive work, we are telling some people they are not welcome'

Royal Court pledges that 45 per cent of all cast and creative teams are people of colour each year

Royal Court pledges that 45 per cent of all cast and creative teams are people of colour each year

debbie tucker green's <em>ear for eye</em> made available to read for free by the Royal Court

debbie tucker green's ear for eye made available to read for free by the Royal Court

10 stage plays and musicals that could be performed with social distancing rules

10 stage plays and musicals that could be performed with social distancing rules

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Derby Theatre: 'Theatres can be a key ally in regenerating communities'

Derby Theatre: 'Theatres can be a key ally in regenerating communities'

Royal Court to live stream its empty auditorium from 7.30pm tonight

Royal Court to live stream its empty auditorium from 7.30pm tonight

Playwrights have produced top tier TV during covid-19 lockdowns – theatres have to survive to usher in talent

Playwrights have produced top tier TV during covid-19 lockdowns – theatres have to survive to usher in talent

BBC Radio to broadcast four stage shows with cancelled runs due to theatre shutdowns

BBC Radio to broadcast four stage shows with cancelled runs due to theatre shutdowns

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> to return in 2021

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem to return in 2021

Ten plays you can listen to on Audible

Ten plays you can listen to on Audible

<em>Cyprus Avenue</em> starring Stephen Rea to be made available online for World Theatre Day

Cyprus Avenue starring Stephen Rea to be made available online for World Theatre Day

<em>Love, Love, Love</em> team celebrate Lyric Hammersmith opening with Meera Syal, Diana Rigg and more

Love, Love, Love team celebrate Lyric Hammersmith opening with Meera Syal, Diana Rigg and more

Review: <em>Shoe Lady</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Shoe Lady (Royal Court)

<em>Shoe Lady</em> cast and creative team celebrate world premiere at Royal Court

Shoe Lady cast and creative team celebrate world premiere at Royal Court

Birmingham Rep announces Sean Foley's first season as artistic director including <em>Something Rotten!</em> UK premiere

Birmingham Rep announces Sean Foley's first season as artistic director including Something Rotten! UK premiere

Looking at Caryl Churchill's work makes you realise that anything is possible in theatre

Looking at Caryl Churchill's work makes you realise that anything is possible in theatre

<em>Rare Earth Mettle</em> Royal Court world premiere to include Arthur Darvill, Golda Rosheuvel and Genevieve O'Reilly

Rare Earth Mettle Royal Court world premiere to include Arthur Darvill, Golda Rosheuvel and Genevieve O'Reilly

Review: <em>A Number</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A Number (Bridge Theatre)

The Yard to stage Channel 4 Playwrights' Scheme winner Dipo Baruwa-Etti's debut play

The Yard to stage Channel 4 Playwrights' Scheme winner Dipo Baruwa-Etti's debut play

Katherine Parkinson and Kayla Meikle to star in <em>Shoe Lady</em> at the Royal Court

Katherine Parkinson and Kayla Meikle to star in Shoe Lady at the Royal Court

Review: <em>Scenes with Girls</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Scenes with Girls (Royal Court)

Where to find cheap theatre tickets

Where to find cheap theatre tickets

Top podcasts that bring the theatre to an online audience

Top podcasts that bring the theatre to an online audience

<em>Love, Love, Love</em> at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre casting announced

Love, Love, Love at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre casting announced

20 shows that celebrate the last 20 years of theatre

20 shows that celebrate the last 20 years of theatre

Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in <em>The Seagull</em>, directed by Jamie Lloyd

Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in The Seagull, directed by Jamie Lloyd

Top 12 new plays to see in 2020

Top 12 new plays to see in 2020

Sarah Crompton's top 10 theatre shows of 2019

Sarah Crompton's top 10 theatre shows of 2019

Review: <em>A Kind of People</em> (Royal Court)

Review: A Kind of People (Royal Court)

Review: <em>Midnight Movie</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Midnight Movie (Royal Court)

Alistair McDowall new play <em>all of it</em> to premiere at the Royal Court

Alistair McDowall new play all of it to premiere at the Royal Court

Dalia Taha awarded Royal Court's inaugural Elyse Dodgson Commission

Dalia Taha awarded Royal Court's inaugural Elyse Dodgson Commission

Captioning Awareness Week to include arts venues around the country

Captioning Awareness Week to include arts venues around the country

Stef O'Driscoll: So you want to be a director?

Stef O'Driscoll: So you want to be a director?

Review: <em>A History of Water in the Middle East</em> (Royal Court)

Review: A History of Water in the Middle East (Royal Court)

Top student theatre ticket offers and discounts across the UK

Top student theatre ticket offers and discounts across the UK

New Boulevard Theatre season to include Lucy Prebble's <em>The Effect</em>, Cormac McCarthy and Kathy Burke

New Boulevard Theatre season to include Lucy Prebble's The Effect, Cormac McCarthy and Kathy Burke

Toby Jones and Richard Armitage to star in <em>Uncle Vanya</em> in the West End, adapted by Conor McPherson

Toby Jones and Richard Armitage to star in Uncle Vanya in the West End, adapted by Conor McPherson

Rhys Ifans, Rakie Ayola and cast in <em>On Bear Ridge</em>: first look photos

Rhys Ifans, Rakie Ayola and cast in On Bear Ridge: first look photos

The Stage Debut Awards 2019 winners announced

The Stage Debut Awards 2019 winners announced

Best short and one-act plays you can see in London

Best short and one-act plays you can see in London

Headlong artistic director Jeremy Herrin to step down in 2020

Headlong artistic director Jeremy Herrin to step down in 2020

<em>Cyprus Avenue</em> starring Stephen Rea to be broadcast on BBC4

Cyprus Avenue starring Stephen Rea to be broadcast on BBC4

Review: <em>Posh</em> (Oxford Playhouse)

Review: Posh (Oxford Playhouse)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe plays transferring to London

Edinburgh Festival Fringe plays transferring to London

Toby Jones, Deborah Findlay, Sarah Niles and more to star in Caryl Churchill's new Royal Court shows

Toby Jones, Deborah Findlay, Sarah Niles and more to star in Caryl Churchill's new Royal Court shows

<em>The Stage</em> Debut Awards 2019: Shortlist includes Jac Yarrow, <em>Six</em> and <em>The Inheritance</em>

The Stage Debut Awards 2019: Shortlist includes Jac Yarrow, Six and The Inheritance

<em>When The Crows Visit</em> at Kiln Theatre full cast announced

When The Crows Visit at Kiln Theatre full cast announced

Review: <em>The End of History</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The End of History (Royal Court)

Rhys Ifans and Rakie Ayola in cast for <em>On Bear Ridge</em> at the Royal Court and Sherman Theatre

Rhys Ifans and Rakie Ayola in cast for On Bear Ridge at the Royal Court and Sherman Theatre

Bunker Theatre announces 2019 autumn season

Bunker Theatre announces 2019 autumn season

Watch James Corden's Tony Awards 2019 opening number

Watch James Corden's Tony Awards 2019 opening number

New Caryl Churchill play <em>Imp</em> announced at Royal Court Theatre

New Caryl Churchill play Imp announced at Royal Court Theatre

Lesley Sharp and David Morrissey to star in <em>The End of History…</em> at the Royal Court

Lesley Sharp and David Morrissey to star in The End of History… at the Royal Court

<em>White Pearl</em> at the Royal Court opening: Monica Dolan, Susan Wokoma, Lolita Chakrabarti among guests

White Pearl at the Royal Court opening: Monica Dolan, Susan Wokoma, Lolita Chakrabarti among guests

Review: <em>White Pearl</em> (Royal Court)

Review: White Pearl (Royal Court)

Summerhall announces 2019 Edinburgh Fringe line-up

Summerhall announces 2019 Edinburgh Fringe line-up

Best theatre at Brighton Festival and Fringe 2019

Best theatre at Brighton Festival and Fringe 2019

Royal Court 2019/2020 season features three Caryl Churchill plays

Royal Court 2019/2020 season features three Caryl Churchill plays

Katie Leung, Kae Alexander and more cast in <em>White Pearl</em> at the Royal Court

Katie Leung, Kae Alexander and more cast in White Pearl at the Royal Court

Top theatre podcasts worth having on your radar

Top theatre podcasts worth having on your radar

Edinburgh International Festival 2019 full line-up to include Stephen Fry, 1927 and Kate Tempest

Edinburgh International Festival 2019 full line-up to include Stephen Fry, 1927 and Kate Tempest

Sami Ibrahim wins inaugural Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award

Sami Ibrahim wins inaugural Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award

Review: <em>Inside Bitch</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Inside Bitch (Royal Court)

Clean Break at 40: a theatre company rewriting its own narrative

Clean Break at 40: a theatre company rewriting its own narrative

Review: <em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> (New Wimbledon Theatre and tour)

Review: The Rocky Horror Show (New Wimbledon Theatre and tour)

Erin Doherty and Sophie Melville to star in <em>Wolfie</em> at Theatre503

Erin Doherty and Sophie Melville to star in Wolfie at Theatre503

Review: <em>Superhoe</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Superhoe (Royal Court)

Architect Steve Tompkins tops <em>The Stage</em> 100 list

Architect Steve Tompkins tops The Stage 100 list

10 theatre faces to watch out for in 2019

10 theatre faces to watch out for in 2019

Nicola Walker, Alun Armstrong and Maggie Steed celebrate <em>The Cane</em> opening at the Royal Court

Nicola Walker, Alun Armstrong and Maggie Steed celebrate The Cane opening at the Royal Court

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2018

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2018

Review: <em>Hole</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Hole (Royal Court)

Christmas gift guide 2018 for theatre lovers

Christmas gift guide 2018 for theatre lovers

Sam Shepard: the playwright remembered

Sam Shepard: the playwright remembered

Review: <em>Still No Idea</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Still No Idea (Royal Court)

Review: <em>ear for eye</em> (Royal Court)

Review: ear for eye (Royal Court)

Cast announced for Ellie Kendrick's <em>Hole</em> at the Royal Court

Cast announced for Ellie Kendrick's Hole at the Royal Court

<em>The Hired Man</em> to be revived as part of Queen's Theatre Hornchurch 2019 spring season

The Hired Man to be revived as part of Queen's Theatre Hornchurch 2019 spring season

Tributes pour in for Royal Court international director Elyse Dodgson

Tributes pour in for Royal Court international director Elyse Dodgson

10 great Edinburgh Fringe shows that you can still see

10 great Edinburgh Fringe shows that you can still see

Royal Court 2019 season to feature Jack Thorne, John Tiffany and Kylie Jenner play

Royal Court 2019 season to feature Jack Thorne, John Tiffany and Kylie Jenner play

Kenneth Cranham, Indira Varma and Toby Jones to celebrate Sam Shepard at the Royal Court

Kenneth Cranham, Indira Varma and Toby Jones to celebrate Sam Shepard at the Royal Court

Nicola Walker, Maggie Steed and Alun Armstrong to star in <em>The Cane</em> at Royal Court

Nicola Walker, Maggie Steed and Alun Armstrong to star in The Cane at Royal Court

David Ireland's <em>Cyprus Avenue</em> to return to the Royal Court with Stephen Rea

David Ireland's Cyprus Avenue to return to the Royal Court with Stephen Rea

Review: <em>Poet in da Corner</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Poet in da Corner (Royal Court)

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

Debbie Tucker Green's <em>Ear For Eye</em> casting announced

Debbie Tucker Green's Ear For Eye casting announced

2018 UK Theatre Awards nominees announced

2018 UK Theatre Awards nominees announced

Aidan Turner, Adrienne Warren and Bryan Cranston among The Stage Debut Awards nominees

Aidan Turner, Adrienne Warren and Bryan Cranston among The Stage Debut Awards nominees

Penelope Skinner: 'Both <em>Meek</em> and <em>Angry Alan</em> were prompted by the shifting political landscape'

Penelope Skinner: 'Both Meek and Angry Alan were prompted by the shifting political landscape'

Simon Longman: 'I thought <em>Jerusalem</em> would prompt more rural plays than it did'

Simon Longman: 'I thought Jerusalem would prompt more rural plays than it did'

Lesley Sharp, Finn Bennett and Tom Mothersdale cast in Royal Court's <em>The Woods</em>

Lesley Sharp, Finn Bennett and Tom Mothersdale cast in Royal Court's The Woods

Natalie Abrahami: Theatre must focus on climate change

Natalie Abrahami: Theatre must focus on climate change

<em>Pity</em>'s Francesca Mills: a week in the life at the Royal Court

Pity's Francesca Mills: a week in the life at the Royal Court

Did critics <em>Pity</em> Rory Mullarkey's new play?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics Pity Rory Mullarkey's new play?

Review: <em>Pity</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Pity (Royal Court)

Woody Harrelson, Anne-Marie Duff and Matt Henry at the opening night of <em>Pity</em> at the Royal Court

Woody Harrelson, Anne-Marie Duff and Matt Henry at the opening night of Pity at the Royal Court

Rory Mullarkey: <em> 'Pity</em> is a showcase for every aspect of theatre'

Rory Mullarkey: 'Pity is a showcase for every aspect of theatre'

<em>Pity</em> at the Royal Court: first look at Rory Mullarkey's new play

Pity at the Royal Court: first look at Rory Mullarkey's new play

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

Pride celebrations and Trump demonstrations in our top pics of the week

Pride celebrations and Trump demonstrations in our top pics of the week

Letting the outside world into a theatre can add to the drama

Letting the outside world into a theatre can add to the drama

Rory Mullarkey, playwright and opera librettist

Rory Mullarkey, playwright and opera librettist

Details announced for Debris Stevenson's <em>Poet in da Corner</em> at the Royal Court

Details announced for Debris Stevenson's Poet in da Corner at the Royal Court

Review: <em>One For Sorrow</em> (Royal Court)

Review: One For Sorrow (Royal Court)

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> at the Watermill first look

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem at the Watermill first look

Royal Court runs filmed monologues celebrating Windrush generation

Royal Court runs filmed monologues celebrating Windrush generation

Too often, verbatim theatre forgets to be theatre

Too often, verbatim theatre forgets to be theatre

Neil Dudgeon: 'Stage acting is like riding a bike'

Neil Dudgeon: 'Stage acting is like riding a bike'

Review: <em>Notes from the Field</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Notes from the Field (Royal Court)

Shortlist announced for James Tait Black drama prize

Shortlist announced for James Tait Black drama prize

<em>Pity</em> at the Royal Court casting announced

Pity at the Royal Court casting announced

Review: <em>The Daughter-In-Law</em> (Arcola Theatre)

Review: The Daughter-In-Law (Arcola Theatre)

Gloria Estefan, Ben Forster and Alexandra Burke make our top pics of the week

Gloria Estefan, Ben Forster and Alexandra Burke make our top pics of the week

Cordelia Lynn's <em>One for Sorrow</em> Royal Court casting announced

Cordelia Lynn's One for Sorrow Royal Court casting announced

David Edgar's <em>Maydays</em> to be revived by the RSC

David Edgar's Maydays to be revived by the RSC

<em>Girls and Boys</em> starring Carey Mulligan to transfer to New York

Girls and Boys starring Carey Mulligan to transfer to New York

Anna Deavere Smith cancels <em>Notes From the Field's</em> Edinburgh dates

Anna Deavere Smith cancels Notes From the Field's Edinburgh dates

Review: <em>The Prudes</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The Prudes (Royal Court)

Review: <em>Instructions for Correct Assembly</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Instructions for Correct Assembly (Royal Court)

<em>Instructions for Correct Assembly</em> at the Royal Court: first look

Instructions for Correct Assembly at the Royal Court: first look

Thomas Eccleshare: 'You don't have to be like David Hare to be a playwright'

Thomas Eccleshare: 'You don't have to be like David Hare to be a playwright'

Jonjo O'Neill and Sophie Russell cast in Anthony Nielson's <em>The Prudes</em> at the Royal Court

Jonjo O'Neill and Sophie Russell cast in Anthony Nielson's The Prudes at the Royal Court

Alistair McDowall announced as 2018 Pinter Commission recipient

Alistair McDowall announced as 2018 Pinter Commission recipient

Shows That Shaped Me: Dawn Walton

Shows That Shaped Me: Dawn Walton

Samuel French's new Royal Court home proves we mustn't let drama bookshops die out

Samuel French's new Royal Court home proves we mustn't let drama bookshops die out

Ben Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and <em>Harry Potter</em> on Broadway make our pics of the week

Ben Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Harry Potter on Broadway make our pics of the week

<em>Hamilton</em> may have the most Olivier Awards nominations, but winning is no dead cert

Hamilton may have the most Olivier Awards nominations, but winning is no dead cert

Equity's code should be applauded, but it is respect for the arts that will provoke change

Equity's code should be applauded, but it is respect for the arts that will provoke change

David Edgar solo show to be performed at RSC and Royal Court

David Edgar solo show to be performed at RSC and Royal Court

Did critics play happy families with Carey Mulligan in <em>Girls & Boys</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics play happy families with Carey Mulligan in Girls & Boys?

Review: <em>Girls & Boys</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Girls & Boys (Royal Court)

Royal Court 2018 season to feature Debbie Tucker Green and Mark Ravenhill premieres

Royal Court 2018 season to feature Debbie Tucker Green and Mark Ravenhill premieres

Samuel French to take over Royal Court bookshop

Samuel French to take over Royal Court bookshop

Carey Mulligan in <em>Girls and Boys</em> at the Royal Court – first look

Carey Mulligan in Girls and Boys at the Royal Court – first look

<em>The Ferryman</em> closing date announced, Broadway transfer dates revealed

The Ferryman closing date announced, Broadway transfer dates revealed

Review: <em>Gundog</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Gundog (Royal Court)

Carey Mulligan rehearsing for <em>Girls & Boys</em> at the Royal Court

Carey Mulligan rehearsing for Girls & Boys at the Royal Court

<em>John</em> and <em>The Brothers Size</em> make our top openings of the week

John and The Brothers Size make our top openings of the week

Do theatres need a distinct identity?

Do theatres need a distinct identity?

Review: <em>Rita, Sue and Bob Too</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Rita, Sue and Bob Too (Royal Court)

Review: <em>My Mum's A Tw*t</em> (Royal Court)

Review: My Mum's A Twt* (Royal Court)

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> and Cirque du Soleil make our top openings this week

Girl from the North Country and Cirque du Soleil make our top openings this week

Cast announced for Simon Longman's <em>Gundog</em> at the Royal Court

Cast announced for Simon Longman's Gundog at the Royal Court

Top shows to see in 2018

Top shows to see in 2018

Vicky Featherstone tops <em>Stage</em> 100 list

Vicky Featherstone tops Stage 100 list

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

Royal Court reprogrammes <em>Rita, Sue and Bob Too</em>

Royal Court reprogrammes Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Royal Court cancels <em>Rita Sue and Bob Too</em> in light of sexual harassment conflict

Royal Court cancels Rita Sue and Bob Too in light of sexual harassment conflict

Patsy Ferran to star in <em>My Mum's A Tw*t</em> at the Royal Court

Patsy Ferran to star in My Mum's A Twt* at the Royal Court

Review: <em>Goats</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Goats (Royal Court)

Rhys Ifans as Scrooge, <em>La Soirée</em> and <em>The Jungle Book</em> in our week's top openings

Rhys Ifans as Scrooge, La Soirée and The Jungle Book in our week's top openings

Liwaa Yazji: <em> 'Goats</em> is an opportunity to offer a different view of Syria'

Liwaa Yazji: 'Goats is an opportunity to offer a different view of Syria'

Carey Mulligan to star in new Dennis Kelly play at the Royal Court

Carey Mulligan to star in new Dennis Kelly play at the Royal Court

Equity launches investigation into industry sexual harassment

Equity launches investigation into industry sexual harassment

Royal Court play to feature herd of goats live onstage

Royal Court play to feature herd of goats live onstage

Small theatres can radically shift the way we watch

Small theatres can radically shift the way we watch

Royal Court releases Code of Behaviour to prevent sexual harassment in theatre

Royal Court releases Code of Behaviour to prevent sexual harassment in theatre

Peter Brook Empty Space Awards to end as 2017 winners announced

Peter Brook Empty Space Awards to end as 2017 winners announced

Royal Court to draw up industry code of behaviour to protect against sexual harassment

Royal Court to draw up industry code of behaviour to protect against sexual harassment

<em>The Ferryman</em> extends run in the West End

The Ferryman extends run in the West End

Theatres make collective statement over sexual harassment in industry

Theatres make collective statement over sexual harassment in industry

Royal Court programs day of events in response to Weinstein revelations

Royal Court programs day of events in response to Weinstein revelations

Mike Bartlett: 'I was staggered that <em>Doctor Foster</em> was so popular'

Mike Bartlett: 'I was staggered that Doctor Foster was so popular'

Review: <em>Victory Condition</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Victory Condition (Royal Court)

Chris Thorpe: 'Would I describe <em>Victory Condition</em> as a play? I don't care'

Chris Thorpe: 'Would I describe Victory Condition as a play? I don't care'

Review: <em>B</em> (Royal Court)

Review: B (Royal Court)

Top 5 Openings: 2 to 8 October

Top 5 Openings: 2 to 8 October

Review: <em>The Fall</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The Fall (Royal Court)

James Lance: 'Splitting my trousers on stage brought the house down. And my trousers too'

James Lance: 'Splitting my trousers on stage brought the house down. And my trousers too'

Theatre needs intervals and not just for toilet breaks

Theatre needs intervals and not just for toilet breaks

Cast announced for <em>B</em> and <em>Victory Condition</em> at the Royal Court

Cast announced for B and Victory Condition at the Royal Court

New cast announced for <em>The Ferryman</em>

New cast announced for The Ferryman

The secret life of theatres: London's stages like you've never seen them before

The secret life of theatres: London's stages like you've never seen them before

The Other Room announce new autumn season

The Other Room announce new autumn season

David Ireland wins James Tait Black Theatre Award

David Ireland wins James Tait Black Theatre Award

Zinnie Harris: There's momentum behind Scottish theatre at the moment

Zinnie Harris: There's momentum behind Scottish theatre at the moment

Michelle Fairley and Iain Glen celebrate opening night of <em>Road</em>

Michelle Fairley and Iain Glen celebrate opening night of Road

Review: <em>Road</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Road (Royal Court)

First look at <em>Road</em> at the Royal Court

First look at Road at the Royal Court

5 minutes with Michelle Fairley: "Being on stage scares the sh*t out of me"

5 minutes with Michelle Fairley: "Being on stage scares the sh*t out of me"

Top 5 theatre openings: 24 – 30 July

Top 5 theatre openings: 24 – 30 July

Casting announced for <em>Rita, Sue and Bob Too</em> at the Royal Court

Casting announced for Rita, Sue and Bob Too at the Royal Court

Laura Donnelly: "The baby cries and the goose poos, but that's what makes <em>The Ferryman</em> magical"

Laura Donnelly: "The baby cries and the goose poos, but that's what makes The Ferryman magical"

Review: <em>Bodies</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Bodies (Royal Court)

Royal Court announces new season

Royal Court announces new season

David Tennant and Chiwetel Ejiofor among guests at <em>The Ferryman</em> West End opening

David Tennant and Chiwetel Ejiofor among guests at The Ferryman West End opening

Casting announced for John Tiffany's production of <em>Road</em> at the Royal Court

Casting announced for John Tiffany's production of Road at the Royal Court

Hattie Morahan: 'I used to giggle hysterically whenever I was onstage'

Hattie Morahan: 'I used to giggle hysterically whenever I was onstage'

Timberlake Wertenbaker: 'The statistics on women in theatre depress me'

Timberlake Wertenbaker: 'The statistics on women in theatre depress me'

Review: <em>Manwatching</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Manwatching (Royal Court)

Exclusive: Rachel O'Riordan and Gary Owen to work on new <em>The Cherry Orchard</em>

Exclusive: Rachel O'Riordan and Gary Owen to work on new The Cherry Orchard

Exclusive: First look at West End production of <em>Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour</em>

Exclusive: First look at West End production of Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour

If you want to see London's best theatre, join the queue for day seats

If you want to see London's best theatre, join the queue for day seats

Phil Jupitus among 16 comedians announced for <em>Manwatching</em> at the Royal Court

Phil Jupitus among 16 comedians announced for Manwatching at the Royal Court

Were the critics all aboard for Jez Butterworth's <em>The Ferryman</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were the critics all aboard for Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman?

Max Stafford-Clark to direct revival of <em>Rita, Sue and Bob Too</em>

Max Stafford-Clark to direct revival of Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Top 5 theatre openings: 1 – 7 May

Top 5 theatre openings: 1 – 7 May

Review: <em>Nuclear War</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Nuclear War (Royal Court)

Cordelia Lynn awarded Royal Court's 2017 Pinter Commission

Cordelia Lynn awarded Royal Court's 2017 Pinter Commission

Royal Court announces new temporary space in London

Royal Court announces new temporary space in London

Julie Hesmondhalgh to read Lemn Sissay's The Report at the Royal Court

Julie Hesmondhalgh to read Lemn Sissay's The Report at the Royal Court

Review: <em>Killology</em> (Sherman Theatre)

Review: Killology (Sherman Theatre)

Review: <em>The Kid Stays in the Picture</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The Kid Stays in the Picture (Royal Court)

Top 5 theatre openings: 20 – 26 March

Top 5 theatre openings: 20 – 26 March

Review: <em>A Profoundly Affectionate Passionate Devotion to Someone (-noun)</em> (Royal Court)

Review: A Profoundly Affectionate Passionate Devotion to Someone (-noun) (Royal Court)

Previews and opening night for <em>The Kid Stays in the Picture</em> postponed

Previews and opening night for The Kid Stays in the Picture postponed

International Women's Day: How to break into the industry

International Women's Day: How to break into the industry

First look at Danny Huston in Simon McBurney's <em>The Kid Stays in the Picture</em>

First look at Danny Huston in Simon McBurney's The Kid Stays in the Picture

From Ben Whishaw to Andrew Scott, each <em>Hamlet</em> becomes part of how we view the world

From Ben Whishaw to Andrew Scott, each Hamlet becomes part of how we view the world

Exclusive: Casting announced for Gary Owen's <em>Killology</em>

Exclusive: Casting announced for Gary Owen's Killology

Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' <em>The Ferryman</em>

Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' The Ferryman

Casting announced for <em>a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun)</em>

Casting announced for a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun)

Caryl Churchill wins at Writers' Guild Awards

Caryl Churchill wins at Writers' Guild Awards

Danny Huston to star in <em>The Kid Stays in the Picture</em> at the Royal Court

Danny Huston to star in The Kid Stays in the Picture at the Royal Court

Katherine Soper: 'Winning the Bruntwood was beyond any of my hopes'

Katherine Soper: 'Winning the Bruntwood was beyond any of my hopes'

9 New Year's Resolutions for theatre

9 New Year's Resolutions for theatre

5 minutes with: Jane Hazlegrove 'I left <em>Casualty</em> because I wanted to get back to theatre'

5 minutes with: Jane Hazlegrove 'I left Casualty because I wanted to get back to theatre'

Review: <em>The Children</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The Children (Royal Court)

First look: Lucy Kirkwood, Ron Cook and cast rehearse <em>The Children</em>

First look: Lucy Kirkwood, Ron Cook and cast rehearse The Children

Maxine Peake, John Tiffany and more at the Royal Court 60th anniversary gala

Maxine Peake, John Tiffany and more at the Royal Court 60th anniversary gala

Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season

Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season

The week in pictures: 22 – 28 October

The week in pictures: 22 – 28 October

Andrew Scott and Maxine Peake among cast for Royal Court gala

Andrew Scott and Maxine Peake among cast for Royal Court gala

Can theatre have a meaningful impact on the refugee crisis?

Can theatre have a meaningful impact on the refugee crisis?

Casting announced for <em>The Sewing Group</em> at the Royal Court

Casting announced for The Sewing Group at the Royal Court

Nigel Lindsay joins the cast of <em>Harrogate</em>

Nigel Lindsay joins the cast of Harrogate

Review: <em>Father Comes Home from the Wars</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Father Comes Home from the Wars (Royal Court)

Casting announced for <em>The Children</em> at Royal Court

Casting announced for The Children at Royal Court

Photos: First look at <em>Father Comes Home from the Wars</em>

Photos: First look at Father Comes Home from the Wars

Nathaniel Martello-White: 'If the writing is good enough, all you need are actors and the space'

Nathaniel Martello-White: 'If the writing is good enough, all you need are actors and the space'

Review: <em>Torn</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Torn (Royal Court)

Steve Atkinson: HighTide started on a wave of changes in new writing

Steve Atkinson: HighTide started on a wave of changes in new writing

Matt Trueman: Theatre needs more live moments

Matt Trueman: Theatre needs more live moments

Al Smith: the recent political unrest has been great for my play

Al Smith: the recent political unrest has been great for my play

Casting announced for Royal Court's <em>Torn</em> and <em>Father Comes Home From The Wars</em>

Casting announced for Royal Court's Torn and Father Comes Home From The Wars

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 18 – 24 July

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 18 – 24 July

Matt Smith and Billie Piper celebrate <em>Unreachable</em> opening night

Matt Smith and Billie Piper celebrate Unreachable opening night

Did the critics reach a consensus on <em>Unreachable</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics reach a consensus on Unreachable?

Opening night: Matt Smith and the cast of <em>Unreachable</em>

Opening night: Matt Smith and the cast of Unreachable

<em>Unreachable</em> (Royal Court)

Unreachable (Royal Court)

Vicky Featherstone: Theatre needs to be democratic

Vicky Featherstone: Theatre needs to be democratic

Sharon D Clarke and Alex Hassell cast in <em>Pigs and Dogs</em>

Sharon D Clarke and Alex Hassell cast in Pigs and Dogs

Sarah Crompton: In times of political turmoil we need great art

Sarah Crompton: In times of political turmoil we need great art

Christopher Hampton: 'The first play I saw at the Royal Court was my own'

Christopher Hampton: 'The first play I saw at the Royal Court was my own'

Matt Trueman: Why theatre didn't tackle Brexit

Matt Trueman: Why theatre didn't tackle Brexit

Matt Trueman: Theatre is the antidote to poisonous politics

Matt Trueman: Theatre is the antidote to poisonous politics

Royal Court announces new productions for 60th anniversary season

Royal Court announces new productions for 60th anniversary season

<em>Minefield</em> (Royal Court)

Minefield (Royal Court)

Test your theatre knowledge: Royal Court

Test your theatre knowledge: Royal Court

Sarah Crompton: Older actresses should not be pushed out to the margins

Sarah Crompton: Older actresses should not be pushed out to the margins

Natalie Dew: 'After <em>Bend It Like Beckham</em> I wondered if I could I play somebody else'

Natalie Dew: 'After Bend It Like Beckham I wondered if I could I play somebody else'

Exclusive: Benedict Cumberbatch on the Royal Court

Exclusive: Benedict Cumberbatch on the Royal Court

<em>Human Animals</em> (Royal Court)

Human Animals (Royal Court)

<em>Ophelias Zimmer</em> (Royal Court)

Ophelias Zimmer (Royal Court)

Matt Smith returns to the Royal Court

Matt Smith returns to the Royal Court

<em>Adler and Gibb</em> returns to Edinburgh

Adler and Gibb returns to Edinburgh

Gareth Farr: 'Training for the stage must be as current as possible'

Gareth Farr: 'Training for the stage must be as current as possible'

South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees announced

South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees announced

James Roose-Evans: 'The Third Age is not all just about dementia'

James Roose-Evans: 'The Third Age is not all just about dementia'

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

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

Playwright Arnold Wesker dies aged 83

Playwright Arnold Wesker dies aged 83

Exclusive: Natalie Dew cast in Royal Court's <em>Human Animals</em>

Exclusive: Natalie Dew cast in Royal Court's Human Animals

Matt Trueman: How do we measure risk?

Matt Trueman: How do we measure risk?

<em>Cyprus Avenue</em> (Royal Court)

Cyprus Avenue (Royal Court)

Jessica Raine: 'Hollywood has uninteresting roles for women'

Jessica Raine: 'Hollywood has uninteresting roles for women'

<em>X</em> (Royal Court)

X (Royal Court)

Matt Trueman: what happens when the alternative becomes mainstream?

Matt Trueman: what happens when the alternative becomes mainstream?

Michael Coveney: Criticism is at the crossroads, but does the public care a hoot?

Michael Coveney: Criticism is at the crossroads, but does the public care a hoot?

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

5 Minutes With: Tessa Walker – 'Birmingham is a great place to start out'

5 Minutes With: Tessa Walker – 'Birmingham is a great place to start out'

Brad Birch awarded 2016 Pinter Commission

Brad Birch awarded 2016 Pinter Commission

HighTide's 10th anniversary programme is announced

HighTide's 10th anniversary programme is announced

<em>Look Back in Anger</em> / <em>Jinny</em> (Derby Theatre)

Look Back in Anger / Jinny (Derby Theatre)

Michael Coveney: First-time theatre experience marks you for life

Michael Coveney: First-time theatre experience marks you for life

5 minutes with: Richard Wilson: 'theatre should be about the society we are living in'

5 minutes with: Richard Wilson: 'theatre should be about the society we are living in'

<em>I See You</em> (Royal Court)

I See You (Royal Court)

Mel Giedroyc and Mark Thomas lead Latitude Festival theatre line up

Mel Giedroyc and Mark Thomas lead Latitude Festival theatre line up

Mongiwekhaya: 'The hardest thing is being brave enough to tell different kinds of stories'

Mongiwekhaya: 'The hardest thing is being brave enough to tell different kinds of stories'

Matt Trueman: <em>Cleansed</em> is more than just shock theatre

Matt Trueman: Cleansed is more than just shock theatre

5 minutes with: Anna Jordan – 'Theatre feels like home to me'

5 minutes with: Anna Jordan – 'Theatre feels like home to me'

Exclusive: Casting announced for <em>X</em> at the Royal Court

Exclusive: Casting announced for X at the Royal Court

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

Matt Trueman: Rufus Norris has had an extraordinary first year

Matt Trueman: Rufus Norris has had an extraordinary first year

Regional Theatre Focus: the Royal Exchange has been shaped by the people of Manchester

Regional Theatre Focus: the Royal Exchange has been shaped by the people of Manchester

LIFT announces full 2016 festival line-up

LIFT announces full 2016 festival line-up

British director William Gaskill dies at the age of 85

British director William Gaskill dies at the age of 85

William Gaskill obituary

William Gaskill obituary

<em>Escaped Alone</em> (Royal Court)

Escaped Alone (Royal Court)

Kenneth Cranham, Judi Dench and Denise Gough win at Critics' Circle Awards

Kenneth Cranham, Judi Dench and Denise Gough win at Critics' Circle Awards

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Let’s Talk About Sets: Georgia Lowe on <em>Yen</em>

Let’s Talk About Sets: Georgia Lowe on Yen

Michael Coveney: it’s all change in the Irish National Theatre

Michael Coveney: it’s all change in the Irish National Theatre

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

Rising Star: Morfydd Clark

Rising Star: Morfydd Clark

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'

11 faces to look out for in 2016

11 faces to look out for in 2016

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2016

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2016

Matt Trueman: My top ten shows of 2015

Matt Trueman: My top ten shows of 2015

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> casting announced

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casting announced

<em>You For Me For You</em> (Royal Court theatre)

You For Me For You (Royal Court theatre)

Winner of the 2015 Linbury Prize for Stage Design announced

Winner of the 2015 Linbury Prize for Stage Design announced

Matt Trueman: has diversity in new writing stalled?

Matt Trueman: has diversity in new writing stalled?

Linda (Royal Court)

Linda (Royal Court)

5 minutes with Daisy Haggard: <em>You For Me For You</em> is extraordinary

5 minutes with Daisy Haggard: You For Me For You is extraordinary

Top 10 theatre openings this week: 30 November – 6 December

Top 10 theatre openings this week: 30 November – 6 December

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

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

5 minutes with: Ian Rickson 'We're all there to realise the writer's wishes'

5 minutes with: Ian Rickson 'We're all there to realise the writer's wishes'

Theatre etiquette: An actor's perspective

Theatre etiquette: An actor's perspective

Kim Cattrall withdraws from <em>Linda</em>

Kim Cattrall withdraws from Linda

<em>Biedermann and the Arsonists</em> (Lilian Baylis Theatre)

Biedermann and the Arsonists (Lilian Baylis Theatre)

Matt Trueman: do playwriting competitions sacrifice process for the sake of results?

Matt Trueman: do playwriting competitions sacrifice process for the sake of results?

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in <em>The Dazzle</em>

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in The Dazzle

The top ten selling shows in October

The top ten selling shows in October

Matt Trueman: Is it time for theatre to return to a spirit of excess?

Matt Trueman: Is it time for theatre to return to a spirit of excess?

Elaine Cassidy to star in Donmar's <em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em>

Elaine Cassidy to star in Donmar's Les Liaisons Dangereuses

<em>RoosevElvis</em> (Royal Court)

RoosevElvis (Royal Court)

Let's talk about sets: Andrew D Edwards on <em>Plaques and Tangles</em>

Let's talk about sets: Andrew D Edwards on Plaques and Tangles

5 minutes with: The Team’s Rachel Chavkin

5 minutes with: The Team’s Rachel Chavkin

<em>Plaques and Tangles</em> (Royal Court)

Plaques and Tangles (Royal Court)

Matt Trueman: Could context be as much a hindrance as a help?

Matt Trueman: Could context be as much a hindrance as a help?

Colin Morgan to star in <em>The Pillowman</em>?

Colin Morgan to star in The Pillowman?

Royal Court announce 60th anniversary season

Royal Court announce 60th anniversary season

LIFT announces 2016 festival line-up

LIFT announces 2016 festival line-up

Martin McDonagh's <em>Hangmen</em> to transfer to the West End

Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to transfer to the West End

McDonagh returns in triumph with <em>Hangmen</em>

Review Round-Ups

McDonagh returns in triumph with Hangmen

Let's talk about sets: Ana Inés Jabares-Pita on <em>Lela & Co.</em> at the Royal Court

Let's talk about sets: Ana Inés Jabares-Pita on Lela & Co. at the Royal Court

Reece Shearsmith talks <em>Hangmen</em>, weirdos and 'comedy of menace'

Reece Shearsmith talks Hangmen, weirdos and 'comedy of menace'

Danny Boyle directs all-star monologues at Royal Court for charity

Danny Boyle directs all-star monologues at Royal Court for charity

Cast announced for Royal Court play exploring Alzheimer's

Lela & Co. (Royal Court)

Lela & Co. (Royal Court)

David Morrissey, Reece Shearsmith and cast rehearse <em>Hangmen</em>

David Morrissey, Reece Shearsmith and cast rehearse Hangmen

Michael Coveney: Hare and Billington illuminate the importance of playwrights

Michael Coveney: Hare and Billington illuminate the importance of playwrights

Michael Coveney: Maggie Smith comes up to date as two Nicks redefine the West End

Michael Coveney: Maggie Smith comes up to date as two Nicks redefine the West End

Matt Trueman's Edinburgh diary – Are small companies being crowded out?

Matt Trueman's Edinburgh diary – Are small companies being crowded out?

Full casting announced for <em>Photograph 51</em>

Full casting announced for Photograph 51

7 theatrical events for children to get involved with this summer

7 theatrical events for children to get involved with this summer

Morrissey, Shearsmith and Cattrall cast in Royal Court season

Morrissey, Shearsmith and Cattrall cast in Royal Court season

Constellations (Trafalgar Studios)

Constellations (Trafalgar Studios)

Martin McDonagh play features in new Royal Court season

Martin McDonagh play features in new Royal Court season

Michael Coveney: Festival fever in Manchester and the National Theatre

Michael Coveney: Festival fever in Manchester and the National Theatre

A Number (Young Vic)

A Number (Young Vic)

Casting announced for Headlong's autumn season

Casting announced for Headlong's autumn season

Matt Trueman: The unpredictability of the Royal Court is no bad thing

<em>hang</em> wins critics' votes

Review Round-Ups

hang wins critics' votes

Michael Coveney: Actors following in famous fatherly footsteps

Michael Coveney: Actors following in famous fatherly footsteps

hang (Royal Court)

hang (Royal Court)

Not a Game for Boys (King’s Head Theatre)

Not a Game for Boys (King’s Head Theatre)

Violence and Son (Royal Court)

Violence and Son (Royal Court)

Matt Trueman: Theatre's ongoing lack of diversity is inexcusable

Matt Trueman: Theatre's ongoing lack of diversity is inexcusable

Matt Trueman: The strange economics of theatre tickets

Matt Trueman: The strange economics of theatre tickets

Michael Coveney: Sport in the spotlight, from Patrick Marber to <em>Bend It Like Beckham</em>

Michael Coveney: Sport in the spotlight, from Patrick Marber to Bend It Like Beckham

Matt Trueman: Theatre must widen its reach

Matt Trueman: Theatre must widen its reach

NT's Rufus Norris appoints head of new work and deputy artistic director

NT's Rufus Norris appoints head of new work and deputy artistic director

Casting announced for <em>The Dead Monkey</em>

Casting announced for The Dead Monkey

First look at Louise Brealey and Joe Armstrong in rehearsals for <em>Constellations</em> tour

First look at Louise Brealey and Joe Armstrong in rehearsals for Constellations tour

Matt Trueman: Political theatre will never swing an election

Matt Trueman: Political theatre will never swing an election

Full casting announced for <em>The Trial</em> at the Young Vic

Full casting announced for The Trial at the Young Vic

Michael Coveney: Will Emma Rice bring circus to the Globe a la Brook's <em>Dream</em>?

Michael Coveney: Will Emma Rice bring circus to the Globe a la Brook's Dream?

20 Questions: Louise Brealey – 'failure is not trying'

20 Questions: Louise Brealey – 'failure is not trying'

Who Cares (Royal Court)

Who Cares (Royal Court)

Matt Trueman: Bad theatre is bad for all of us

Matt Trueman: Bad theatre is bad for all of us

Michael Coveney: Dahl takes over at the Roald Court

Michael Coveney: Dahl takes over at the Roald Court

The Twits (Royal Court)

The Twits (Royal Court)

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Michael Coveney: Savile play joins the queue of hits and disasters in the wings

Michael Coveney: Savile play joins the queue of hits and disasters in the wings

Sandi Toksvig, Jo Brand and Maureen Lipman lead comedy fundraiser

20 Questions: Natalie Abrahami – 'I grew up thinking all shows took place on rollerskates'

20 Questions: Natalie Abrahami – 'I grew up thinking all shows took place on rollerskates'

Matt Trueman: Should subsidised theatres rethink self-producing?

Matt Trueman: Should subsidised theatres rethink self-producing?

A few of my favourite things: <em>Oppenheimer</em>'s Catherine Steadman

A few of my favourite things: Oppenheimer's Catherine Steadman

Full cast announced and tickets on sale for <em>Farinelli and the King</em> starring Mark Rylance

Full cast announced and tickets on sale for Farinelli and the King starring Mark Rylance

The Harvest (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

The Harvest (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

Matt Trueman: BAC is a building worth grieving and giving for

Matt Trueman: BAC is a building worth grieving and giving for

Michael Coveney: ENO wins rightful recognition from Oliviers

Michael Coveney: ENO wins rightful recognition from Oliviers

Andrew Scott and Stephen Mangan take part in Royal Court quiz

Andrew Scott and Stephen Mangan take part in Royal Court quiz

Royal Court's new season includes verbatim NHS play

Royal Court's new season includes verbatim NHS play

Michael Coveney: Well done Eddie Redmayne – but don't get lost to Hollywood

Michael Coveney: Well done Eddie Redmayne – but don't get lost to Hollywood

Man and Superman (National Theatre Lyttelton)

Man and Superman (National Theatre Lyttelton)

Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman among guests at opening night of <em>The Nether</em>

Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman among guests at opening night of The Nether

The Nether (Duke of York's Theatre)

The Nether (Duke of York's Theatre)

Casting announced for Royal Court's <em>The Twits</em>

Casting announced for Royal Court's The Twits

Fireworks (Royal Court) – unnerving snapshots of Palestine

Fireworks (Royal Court) – unnerving snapshots of Palestine

Amanda Abbington attends opening night of <em>How to Hold Your Breath</em>

Amanda Abbington attends opening night of How to Hold Your Breath

How to Hold Your Breath (Royal Court) – Maxine Peake stars in Brechtian fable

How to Hold Your Breath (Royal Court) – Maxine Peake stars in Brechtian fable

<em>The Nether</em> playwright Jennifer Haley: 'What I'm writing about is already here'

The Nether playwright Jennifer Haley: 'What I'm writing about is already here'

Merit (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Merit (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

Michael Coveney: Geraldine McEwan was a great comic stylist

Michael Coveney: Geraldine McEwan was a great comic stylist

Award-winning actress Geraldine McEwan dies aged 82

Award-winning actress Geraldine McEwan dies aged 82

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Michael Coveney: Rufus Norris's National – fresh meat or cold potatoes?

Michael Coveney: Rufus Norris's National – fresh meat or cold potatoes?

Stephen Mangan, Anna Maxwell Martin and Louise Brealey star in <em>Birthday</em> TV adaptation

Stephen Mangan, Anna Maxwell Martin and Louise Brealey star in Birthday TV adaptation

Dominic West returns to National in Granville Barker's <em>Waste</em>?

Dominic West returns to National in Granville Barker's Waste?

Liberian Girl (Royal Court)

Liberian Girl (Royal Court)

Casting announced for Royal Court's <em>Fireworks</em>

Casting announced for Royal Court's Fireworks

Mel Giedroyc and Steve Furst host 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

Mel Giedroyc and Steve Furst host 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

Casting: Sharon D Clarke in <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> and full cast for <em>How to Hold Your Breath</em>

Casting: Sharon D Clarke in Romeo and Juliet and full cast for How to Hold Your Breath

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Michael Coveney: Globe goes to war with RSC as Rupert Everett celebrates an anniversary

Michael Coveney: Globe goes to war with RSC as Rupert Everett celebrates an anniversary

Write to Play teams up with North West Theatres for Second Year

Write to Play teams up with North West Theatres for Second Year

Maxine Peake returns to Royal Court in <em>How to Hold Your Breath</em>

Maxine Peake returns to Royal Court in How to Hold Your Breath

Michael Coveney: Maggie blip at the BFI while Bendy signs on for Soho

Michael Coveney: Maggie blip at the BFI while Bendy signs on for Soho

Cast: Royal Court's <em>Liberian Girl</em>, <em>Oh What A Lovely War</em> and <em>Beautiful Thing</em>

Cast: Royal Court's Liberian Girl, Oh What A Lovely War and Beautiful Thing

Hope (Royal Court)

Hope (Royal Court)

Winners announced of inaugural Theatre503 Playwriting Award

Winners announced of inaugural Theatre503 Playwriting Award

Scouse of the Antarctic (Royal Court, Liverpool)

Scouse of the Antarctic (Royal Court, Liverpool)

King's Head stages premiere of <em>Rocky Horror</em> sequel <em>Shock Treatment</em>

King's Head stages premiere of Rocky Horror sequel Shock Treatment

Regeneration (Tour – Blackpool)

Regeneration (Tour – Blackpool)

Did critics bless Royal Court's school play?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics bless Royal Court's school play?

God Bless the Child (Royal Court)

God Bless the Child (Royal Court)

Royal Court and <em>Guardian</em> collaborate on online plays

Royal Court and Guardian collaborate on online plays

Warren Clarke obituary – 'unforgettable in almost everything he did'

Warren Clarke obituary – 'unforgettable in almost everything he did'

Roy Williams: 'I find it difficult to condemn the police'

Roy Williams: 'I find it difficult to condemn the police'

Catherine Love: What do you want in a play about climate change?

Catherine Love: What do you want in a play about climate change?

Royal Court's <em>2071</em> splits critics

Review Round-Ups

Royal Court's 2071 splits critics

Tolstoy and Told By an Idiot in Royal Exchange New Season

Tolstoy and Told By an Idiot in Royal Exchange New Season

2071 (Royal Court)

2071 (Royal Court)

Catherine Love: My theatre highlights of the year so far

Catherine Love: My theatre highlights of the year so far

Nottingham Playhouse revives <em>Posh</em> in run up to 2015 election

Nottingham Playhouse revives Posh in run up to 2015 election

6 of the best young playwrights

6 of the best young playwrights

Lynda Bellingham dies from cancer aged 66sss

Lynda Bellingham dies from cancer aged 66sss

<em>East is East</em> cast party at Trafalgar Transformed

East is East cast party at Trafalgar Transformed

<em>The Nether</em> transfers from Royal Court to West End

The Nether transfers from Royal Court to West End

Katie Mitchell talks Europe, climate change and honouring Chekhov's radicalism

Katie Mitchell talks Europe, climate change and honouring Chekhov's radicalism

Michael Coveney: National unveils Dorfman as RSC channels <em>Downton Abbey</em>

Michael Coveney: National unveils Dorfman as RSC channels Downton Abbey

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

<em>Sherlock</em> star Amanda Abbington to star in <em>God Bless The Child</em> at the Royal Court

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington to star in God Bless The Child at the Royal Court

Stage manager left paralysed by fall at Soho Theatre

Stage manager left paralysed by fall at Soho Theatre

Royal Court celebrates 20th anniversary of Jerwood New Playwrights

Royal Court celebrates 20th anniversary of Jerwood New Playwrights

Northern Broadsides production nominated for UK Theatre Awards 2014

Northern Broadsides production nominated for UK Theatre Awards 2014

Clybourne Park (Tour – Liverpool)

Clybourne Park (Tour – Liverpool)

James McAvoy joins cast for opening night of <em>Teh Internet is Serious Business</em>

James McAvoy joins cast for opening night of Teh Internet is Serious Business

Teh Internet is Serious Business (Royal Court)

Teh Internet is Serious Business (Royal Court)

Catherine Love: Time up for show times?

Catherine Love: Time up for show times?

Guest Blog: 'The revolution won't be televised, but coded by a 14 year-old'

Guest Blog: 'The revolution won't be televised, but coded by a 14 year-old'

Michael Coveney: Elegy for a massacre in Southwark, sweet sorrow at ENO, faint hearts at the Globe

Michael Coveney: Elegy for a massacre in Southwark, sweet sorrow at ENO, faint hearts at the Globe

Noises Off (Royal Court, Liverpool)

Noises Off (Royal Court, Liverpool)

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

Actress Clare Cathcart dies aged 48

Actress Clare Cathcart dies aged 48

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for September

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for September

Michael Coveney: Sandy Wilson bows out in style, still clinging to the past

Michael Coveney: Sandy Wilson bows out in style, still clinging to the past

Cast: Arcola's <em>Ghost from a Perfect Place</em> and Royal Court's <em>Wolf from the Door</em>

Cast: Arcola's Ghost from a Perfect Place and Royal Court's Wolf from the Door

Cast: Tuplele Dorgu and Kim Hartman in Royal Court Liverpool's <em>Noises Off</em>, 5 Sept

Cast: Tuplele Dorgu and Kim Hartman in Royal Court Liverpool's Noises Off, 5 Sept

<em>Bouncers</em> (Royal Court, Liverpool)

Bouncers (Royal Court, Liverpool)

The Nether (Royal Court)

The Nether (Royal Court)

Changing of the Guard: Jeremy Herrin at Headlong

Changing of the Guard: Jeremy Herrin at Headlong

Chichester Festival Theatre relaunches on time in the sunshine

Chichester Festival Theatre relaunches on time in the sunshine

Theatre Highlights of the Week: <em>Medea</em>, <em>The Nether</em> and <em>Shakespeare in Love</em>

Theatre Highlights of the Week: Medea, The Nether and Shakespeare in Love

Football legends Matt Le Tissier and Francis Benali to star in Nuffield Theatre production <em>The Saints</em>

Football legends Matt Le Tissier and Francis Benali to star in Nuffield Theatre production The Saints

Invincible (St James Theatre)

Invincible (St James Theatre)

Andrew Scott, Samantha Barks and more tell us which novel they would like to see on stage

Andrew Scott, Samantha Barks and more tell us which novel they would like to see on stage

20 Questions: Yolanda Kettle – 'Jennifer Lawrence astounds me'

20 Questions: Yolanda Kettle – 'Jennifer Lawrence astounds me'

Royal Court announces late night 'revue' show

Royal Court announces late night 'revue' show

The Art of Dying (Royal Court)

The Art of Dying (Royal Court)

Royal Court to stage 'mischevious' adaptation of Roald Dahl's <em>The Twits</em>

Royal Court to stage 'mischevious' adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Twits

Royal Court announces new season themed around revolution

Royal Court announces new season themed around revolution

Michael Coveney: National springs a surprise, Joan Plowright speaks up and Mark Lawson flays critics

Michael Coveney: National springs a surprise, Joan Plowright speaks up and Mark Lawson flays critics

Royal Court's <em>Adler & Gibb</em> splits critics

Review Round-Ups

Royal Court's Adler & Gibb splits critics

Catherine Love: In praise of confusion

Catherine Love: In praise of confusion

Adler & Gibb (Royal Court)

Adler & Gibb (Royal Court)

Michael Coveney: <em>Made in Dagenham</em> strikes a chord; Tim Crouch weighs art against life; RIP David MacLennan

Michael Coveney: Made in Dagenham strikes a chord; Tim Crouch weighs art against life; RIP David MacLennan

Lennon (Royal Court, Liverpool)

Lennon (Royal Court, Liverpool)

Khandan (Royal Court)

Khandan (Royal Court)

Full cast announced for <em>The Nether</em> at Royal Court

Full cast announced for The Nether at Royal Court

Khandan (Birmingham REP)

Khandan (Birmingham REP)

Rachel De-lahay: 'I was desperate for a creative outlet'

Rachel De-lahay: 'I was desperate for a creative outlet'

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Bakersfield Mist</em> opens and <em>We Will Rock You</em> closes

Theatre highlights of the week: Bakersfield Mist opens and We Will Rock You closes

Nick Payne talks <em>Incognito</em> and its 'bittersweet' connection to the death of his father

Nick Payne talks Incognito and its 'bittersweet' connection to the death of his father

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Avenue Q</em>, <em>Paula's Story</em> and the Globe's <em>Titus Andronicus</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Avenue Q, Paula's Story and the Globe's Titus Andronicus

Critics split over Simon Stephens' <em>Birdland</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics split over Simon Stephens' Birdland

1st Night Photos: Andrew Scott, Gary Lineker, Amanda Abbington and more at <em>Birdland</em>

1st Night Photos: Andrew Scott, Gary Lineker, Amanda Abbington and more at Birdland

Birdland (Royal Court)

Birdland (Royal Court)

Show Pics: Andrew Scott in Royal Court's <em>Birdland</em>

Show Pics: Andrew Scott in Royal Court's Birdland

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Let the Right One In</em>, <em>Birdland</em> and <em>A View from the Bridge</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Let the Right One In, Birdland and A View from the Bridge

Pests (Royal Court)

Pests (Royal Court)

<em>Special Measures</em> comes to Liverpool's Royal Court, 4 April

Special Measures comes to Liverpool's Royal Court, 4 April

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for April

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for April

Rory Mullarkey wins Pinter Commission at Royal Court

Rory Mullarkey wins Pinter Commission at Royal Court

Pests (Manchester)

Pests (Manchester)

A few of my favourite things: <em>Momo</em>'s Adebayo Bolaji

A few of my favourite things: Momo's Adebayo Bolaji

Catherine Love: Why all the walkouts?

Catherine Love: Why all the walkouts?

Simon Stephens: 'It's possibly the craziest year any playwright has ever had'

Simon Stephens: 'It's possibly the craziest year any playwright has ever had'

Nikki Amuka-Bird and Charlotte Randle join Andrew Scott in Royal Court's <em>Birdland</em>

Nikki Amuka-Bird and Charlotte Randle join Andrew Scott in Royal Court's Birdland

Review Round-up: Mixed bag for Morgan's <em>Mistress Contract</em>

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-up: Mixed bag for Morgan's Mistress Contract

1st Night Photos: Ruth Wilson, Gary Lineker and Meera Syal see Morgan's <em>Mistress Contract</em>

1st Night Photos: Ruth Wilson, Gary Lineker and Meera Syal see Morgan's Mistress Contract

Opening: Beckett trilogy transfers, Abi Morgan's <em>Mistress Contract</em> and McOnie's <em>Drunk</em>

Opening: Beckett trilogy transfers, Abi Morgan's Mistress Contract and McOnie's Drunk

Michael Coveney: Cheers to <em>The Weir</em>, and to footie fans of <em>The Pass</em>

Michael Coveney: Cheers to The Weir, and to footie fans of The Pass

Catherine Love: Great expectations

Catherine Love: Great expectations

The Pass (Royal Court)

The Pass (Royal Court)

John Power back to imagine <em>Lennon</em> at Liverpool's Royal Court, 13 June

John Power back to imagine Lennon at Liverpool's Royal Court, 13 June

Plays Cast: Ellie Kendrick and Sinead Matthews in Franzmann's <em>Pests</em>, Linda Bassett in <em>Visitors</em>

Plays Cast: Ellie Kendrick and Sinead Matthews in Franzmann's Pests, Linda Bassett in Visitors

Michael Coveney: <em>Happy Days</em> for bravo Beckett and glorious <em>Ghosts</em>

Michael Coveney: Happy Days for bravo Beckett and glorious Ghosts

Not I, Footfalls, Rockaby

Not I, Footfalls, Rockaby

Opening: Royal Court Beckett trilogy, Globe's indoor <em>Duchess</em> and Donnelly's <em>Pass</em>

Opening: Royal Court Beckett trilogy, Globe's indoor Duchess and Donnelly's Pass

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the coming year in theatre

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the coming year in theatre

Catherine Love: Looking backwards, looking forwards

Catherine Love: Looking backwards, looking forwards

Beckett trilogy starring Lisa Dwan transfers to West End after Royal Court; cast announced for Morgan's <em>Mistress Contract</em>

Beckett trilogy starring Lisa Dwan transfers to West End after Royal Court; cast announced for Morgan's Mistress Contract

Michael Coveney: Christmas cheer as <em>Psycho</em> chills and students protest

Michael Coveney: Christmas cheer as Psycho chills and students protest

Let the Right One In

Let the Right One In

Gastronauts

Gastronauts

Michael Coveney: Vicky Featherstone shakes things up (and jumps out a box) on the Culture Show

Michael Coveney: Vicky Featherstone shakes things up (and jumps out a box) on the Culture Show

WhatsOnStage Awards: Six possible contenders for Theatre Event of the Year

WhatsOnStage Awards: Six possible contenders for Theatre Event of the Year

Opening: <em>Julie Madly Deeply</em>, <em>Jumpers for Goalposts</em>, <em>Once A Catholic</em> and <em>Gastronauts</em>

Opening: Julie Madly Deeply, Jumpers for Goalposts, Once A Catholic and Gastronauts

Catherine Love: Royal Court offers food for thought

Catherine Love: Royal Court offers food for thought

Paul Bhattacharjee's death was suicide, inquest rules

Paul Bhattacharjee's death was suicide, inquest rules

Brand New Ancients

Jeremy Herrin announces first Headlong season

Jeremy Herrin announces first Headlong season

Simon Stephens, Andrew Scott and Russell Tovey return to Royal Court next year

Simon Stephens, Andrew Scott and Russell Tovey return to Royal Court next year

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The Djinns of Eidgah

Michael Coveney: Commitments illuminated in theatre lighting debate

Michael Coveney: Commitments illuminated in theatre lighting debate

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Routes

Critics divided over Dennis Kelly's <em>Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics divided over Dennis Kelly's Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas

1st Night Photos: Cast celebrate Royal Court's <em>Ritual Slaughter</em> opening

1st Night Photos: Cast celebrate Royal Court's Ritual Slaughter opening

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Lennon ready to “Imagine” at Liverpool’s Royal Court

Cast: Dennis Kelly’s Royal Court debut and 503’s Land of Our Fathers

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Police search for actor Paul Bhattacharjee after Royal Court disappearance

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Michael Coveney: Helen Mirren gives an audience, the Court opens up

Jeremy Herrin succeeds Rupert Goold as artistic director of Headlong

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