Amateur dramatics is a powerful thing

Writer Samuel Welton reflects on the ability of youth theatre to inspire confidence in young people.

Way down, Hadestown: a story of love, loss and wonder

Lights went off as soon as I took my seat. Jazzy Hermes filled the stage with snappy tunes and energy. He introduced Eurydice, Orpheus and the inevitable tragedy waiting to happen in Hadestown , the realm of Hades. A Greek myth transported to a post-apocalyptic Great Depression era setting, Hadestown by

War Horse: Theatre At Its Finest, Moving From First Moment to Curtain Call.

Set in the French trenches during the First World War, Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel dazzles both kids and parents alike.

Switzerland: Patricia Highsmith is deeply unlikable… but is there more to the iconic author?

Patricia Highsmith (portrayed by Phyllis Logan), the American author of some of the most beloved murder novels such as Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley , is visited by Edward Ridgeway (Calum Finlay) in her retreat bunker in Switzerland. Ridgeway, a young publisher, has been sent there to

I bet tubas look good on the dancefloor

The ten-piece brass band takes to the stage to play through Arctic Monkeys’ 2006 bestseller Whatever People Say I am, That’s What I’m Not in its entirety, reinvigorated and reimagined.

Hello Ian. There are some things that I would like to talk to you about regarding your exhibition…

... trapping people in the exhibit by not making the exit clear, while clever, does not actually boost attendance figures.

Walk Swiftly and With Purpose: a debut to remember

Simultaneously playful and insightful, this play offers a brilliantly realistic and nostalgic glimpse into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate growing up in the 21st century.

The music you didn’t even know you needed

I’m mad, I’m riled up and it’s all you guys’ fault. Why am I angry? I’ll tell you. The Friday before last I was ecstatic because I was going to Fat Freddy’s Drop at O2 Brixton. Talking to people from IC on the day and

Super Duper Close Up

Anecdotes from an online life.

Simon Boccanegra

The stage at the Royal Opera House morphed into the streets and rich saloons of 14th century Genoa, for an evening of political games, action-packed scenes and high-quality music.

Riz Ahmed Is Synonymous With Brown Excellence

If you’re brown, woke (shut the fuck up it’s a meme to be woke) or from London, and especially if you’re all three, chances are you know Riz Ahmed to be a Desi messiah. Riz began his trajectory towards this status after appearing in 2010’s Four

Pinter Three: Love and longing

A masterpiece of loneliness, fragility and human connection.