Dramatic resignation of Boris Johnson and subsequent leadership race prove a challenge for standup comedians 'People are taking their comedians seriously, and their politicians as a joke," t…
Study of literature should not be a 'luxury for a wealthy minority of spoilt aesthetes', author says The award-winning author Philip Pullman has said the study of literature "should not be a…
Authorised charges relate to alleged attacks in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013 The actor Kevin Spacey will travel voluntarily to the UK to face sexual assault charges, he h…
Actors' union says Covid exacerbated contributory factors such as job insecurity and low pay People working in entertainment and performing arts are twice as likely to experience depression …
Model of 10-year-old Syrian girl that has become symbol of compassion will visit border town of PrzemyÅ›l Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates After last year's 5,000-mile journey across Eu…
Incident raises further questions over comedian safety after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars The comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked during a performance in Los Angeles, according t…
Equity says 'sacking by press release' from Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End show caused pain and distress Current and future cast members of Cinderella must be compensated for their losses af…
Claudia Rankine, whose latest play, The White Card, is to tour the UK, warns of negative effect on mental health Footage of violent racist incidents such as the murder of George Floyd is tr…
Marisha Wallace wants to inspire young girls and call out lack of diversity as she takes on role in Oklahoma! A professional career in theatre was not always on the cards for Marisha Wallace…
The Empress by Tanika Gupta among new additions in attempt to diversify AQA's offering for drama students in England Drama students will have the opportunity to study a more diverse curricul…
Royal Shakespeare Company's version of celebrated Studio Ghibli movie will be first opening 'of this scale' in nearly 40 years The Royal Shakespeare Company is to stage an adaptation of the …
Praised for his 'extraordinary contribution', Doran made the company more inclusive, accessible and accountable The artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Gregory Doran, h…
Comedians such as Nish Kumar say they have noticed a change since crowds have returned to clubs It was halfway through a show in Shrewsbury when Nish Kumar noticed an audience member being d…
Parts to be staged in Stoke, Doncaster, Trowbridge and Sunderland in 2023 using local writers and amateur casts before finale in London A retelling of The Odyssey, Homer's epic story of endu…
The Family Sex Show organisers receive abuse over UK production aimed at children as young as five A theatre show that promised to reimagine sex education by discussing the issue in a frank …
Dispute at Actors' Benevolent Fund pitted Penelope Keith and other trustees against general secretary A charity that supports actors who are experiencing hardship due to old age, injury or i…
Playhouse to stage Beyond Belief in 2023 to 'say a proper goodbye' to late SDLP leader who helped persuade IRA to give up arms A musical drama about the life of John Hume, one of the main fo…
Theatre's chief hopes production gives younger people understanding of the price paid by radicals in the past The world premiere of a musical about the "young, sexy, radical" early life of N…
Festival's 75th anniversary will include stage reimagining of The Jungle Book following Mowgli's journey as a climate refugee An adaptation of The Jungle Book that reimagines the journey of …
Ivan Putrov and Alina Cojocaru announce event featuring artists from Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet International ballet stars will take part in a charity gala …
Along with Life of Pi, the musical revivals are this year's biggest contenders, with all four of their respective leads vying to win best actor or actress on 10 April Cabaret, the revival of…
Use 'all possible means of communication' to directly contact Russian citizens, 17 signatories say Russia-Ukraine war: live news A group of eminent writers has appealed to Russian speakers a…
Lawlor, 75, died Feb. 26, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's.
Theatre accused of perpetuating offensive stereotype in naming character Hershel Fink The Royal Court Theatre has apologised "unreservedly" to the Jewish community for naming a fictional, ma…
Concerts, dance recitals and exhibitions have been postponed indefinitely after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine The Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted responses from the cultural …