Theatre

Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst and Naomi Katiyo as Sylvia Pankhurst

Votes for women come with a banging beat in Sylvia

Naomi Katiyo and Beverley Knight are electric as a mother and daughter fighting for the vote and arguing over who gets one.
Samuel Blenkin as Hamlet with his arms outstretched under shafts of light

Radiohead makes the walls shake in Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Samuel Blenkin is extraordinary as a prince coming apart at the seams, and Radiohead gives his grief a sound you can feel.
Portrait of actor Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett on Pride the Musical and the freedom to belong

Samuel Barnett discusses queer love, finding freedom in Jonathan Blake, and why Pride’s message of solidarity matters more than ever.
Ginger Johnson publicity image for Show Pony

Ginger Johnson brings the joy in Show Pony

Ginger Johnson turns an existential crisis into a hilariously fun night out, with big laughs, original songs, and a tender heart

One Day: The Musical already has me wanting more

Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose make the wait for One Day: The Musical that little bit harder after a stunning rehearsal preview.

Theatres are in the spotlight at The Great British Theatres Awards

Marisha Wallace brings the sparkle as the first Great British Theatres Awards celebrate the buildings and communities keeping British theatre alive.

Hannah Reilly on Roleplay and the cost of being wanted

In Roleplay, Hannah Reilly examines the pressure to perform empowerment, the hunger for attention, and the need for real connection.
Josh Thomas waves to the audience while holding a small dog on stage at the Enmore Theatre

18 questions with Josh Thomas, on finding the funny in everything

Ahead of his London shows, Josh Thomas talks magic tricks, queer television, and finding something to laugh about amid the chaos

Friendship, laughter, and survival: Ewa Dina on Girls at the Young Vic

Director Ewa Dina discusses sisterhood, Nigerian identity, and finding the humour and humanity in her Young Vic revival of Girls.

Julius Caesar and the audiences who don’t follow the rules

Leah Harvey and Kosar Ali discuss prison collaboration, the politics of casting, and giving young people a way into Shakespeare.
Liv Andrusier as Bertrande with Shane O’Riordan in Martin Guerre at The Old Vic

Martin Guerre finds thrilling new life at The Old Vic

A magnificent cast, glorious voices, and a village on the brink make this stripped-back Martin Guerre a thrilling night out
Marisha Wallace leaning back as she sings at Ronnie Scott’s

Marisha Wallace on the price of the dream

Taking inspiration from Etta James, Marisha Wallace asks what success costs and how to pursue your dream without losing yourself

Anne-Marie Duff holds us captive in Some Woman

Anne-Marie Duff and Daniel Millar deliver exceptional performances in a beautifully acted drama that makes every uncomfortable silence feel charged.

The Key of Dreams unlocks an extraordinary world of immersive theatre

Secret societies, spectacular acting, and a six-course dinner make a compelling case for spending your next weekend dabbling in the occult.

Meet Rent’s Jeevan Braich, an Angel onstage and off

From Starlight Express to Rent, Jeevan Braich is finding his own Angel and opening theatre’s doors to children in care

Thelma & Louise takes the scenic route with a sensational cast

Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker are sensational travelling companions in a musical that hasn’t quite worked out where it’s going
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