With tours cancelled and rehearsal rooms closed, what's the future for dance? Ballerina Lauren Cuthbertson, psychologist Terry Hyde and choreographer Alexander Whitley assess the Covid-19 da…
West End and Broadway will not be back until months after the end of social distancing, says Cameron Mackintosh Theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh has said the lockdown measures impose…
Four stage shows will be performed by actors using sterilised studio kit at home Coronavirus " latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Actors will give performances that were mean…
Playwright and director, recently recovered from coronavirus, gives damning verdict of government's crisis response on BBC Radio 4's Today programme Coronavirus " latest updates See all ou…
Digital series Unprecedented: Theatre from a State of Isolation will focus on upheaval in British life caused by the pandemic Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch o…
West Yorkshire cultural institution urgently seeks a new owner just a week after closing its doors due to the coronavirus outbreak ' Coronavirus and culture " a list of major cancellations' …
As majority of UK's theatres close, industry bodies say government's lack of outright ban on visiting venues leaves them unable to claim on insurance ' Coronavirus and culture " a list of m…
Fifty London theatres and 250 throughout UK to close, says industry body Coronavirus and culture " a list of major cancellations Royal Court becomes latest theatre to cancel shows Coronavir…
Rap and music theatre piece will premiere at Manchester international festival The actor and musician Riz Ahmed is bringing the world premiere of a new piece to this year's Manchester intern…
Theatres Trust urges people to try and persuade local councils to invest in buildings The UK's cultural heritage is at risk unless there is a significant shift in how theatre buildings are p…
Researchers say gender gap has grown in some areas and accuse Arts Council of ignoring it British theatre has an institutional problem with sexism and gender inequality, according to the aut…
Leading figures call for public money to be spent on original work and developing talent British musical theatre is at risk of being left behind by America unless there is investment in orig…
Former Southbank Centre creative director join multimillion-dollar art institution in New York The former artistic director of the Bush theatre and the Southbank Centre, Madani Younis, is mo…
A year after Liverpool Everyman's rep company collapsed, questions remain over local theatre's future The future of theatre in some of the UK's biggest cities remains under threat, regional …
Call Me By Your Name star to appear in Amy Herzog's 4,000 Miles at Old Vic theatre The Old Vic is bringing TimotheÌe Chalamet to the London stage next spring in a production of 4,000 Mile…
The comedian's childhood was defined by racist abuse and his mother's violence. As he publishes his autobiography, he talks about how it shaped him as a performer and activist "I'm fascinate…
Producers extend preview run indefinitely due to building setbacks and a script 'in flux' An immersive theatre adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street has postponed its opening night and exten…
Theatre company reacts to sexual assaults at previous events like The Great Gatsby The company behind The Wolf of Wall Street, the latest production to tap into the trend for immersive thea…
Comedian, TV presenter, pop star … the 'British Will Smith' was geared for Hollywood stardom until his life came crashing down. Now, in a powerful play about death in custody, he's making …
Jewish actors and playwrights criticise Falsettos for using non-Jews to play Jewish roles A West End musical about a Jewish family is at the centre of a row over cultural appropriation, with…
Call comes as Equity union is inundated with complaints from acts appearing at festival The Edinburgh festival fringe has an "appalling" record of sexual harassment and assault, according to…
Artists say event will become unsustainable and increasingly elitist if costs keep spiralling Concerns over spiralling rents have dominated the lead-up to this year's Edinburgh festival frin…
Season includes Kate Tempest reimagining of Greek classic and version of Guardian microplay Death of England Kate Tempest's reimagining of a Greek classic and an adaptation of a short film c…
As a child, he was chosen from 4,000 hopefuls to play Billy Elliot on stage. Now he's starring in a musical about a young drag queen and using his profile to challenge homophobia'I've not be…
The star of The Affair and Luther is about to take on one of her most challenging roles " playing her own grandmother in the spy drama Mrs Wilson 1.03pm GMT Ruth Wilson's latest project isn…