378 stories by "Nick Smurthwaite"
When his hopes of becoming a professional athlete were dashed, Stephen Rebbeck signed up to his local college: Rose Bruford. Now RSC
Roy Hudd worked hard to maintain a safe place in the nation's affections for more than half a century. He progressed from
Theatre consultant Peter Roberts is set to receive a special recognition award at this year's Oliviers. He talks to Nick Smurthwaite about
Since the 1980s, Jan Ravens has been one of the UK's top impressionists and a regular on shows such as Dead Ringers,
Over his 70-year career, choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham revolutionised the art form. As a film recreating his work alongside archive footage
Actor Robert Bathurst has spent his career switching between popular TV shows such as Cold Feet and theatre roles around the UK.
Over his 75-year career, Calvin has performed in 54 pantomimes. He tells Nick Smurthwaite about advising Ian McKellen, rejecting a career in
It is hard to imagine a less auspicious start to a career in showbusiness than that of Nicholas Parsons'. Despite showing early
As the Theatres Trust publishes its annual Theatres at Risk register, its director tells Nick Smurthwaite about its mission to work with
The life of colourful classical dancer is to be staged 54 years after her death. Nick Smurthwaite speaks to the show's creators
Birmingham Hippodrome has survived a string of owners, more than one makeover and even a German bomb. Nick Smurthwaite looks back at
For all his many achievements in the world of theatre and opera, there was often a feeling Jonathan Miller wasn't quite sure
This year, Paul Holman Associates is staging shows across the UK. Its founder tells Nick Smurthwaite how the circus acts who stayed
Scott Brooker has created pantomime cows, an ogre and a dragon. Now he's back with a 9ft gorilla. He talks to Nick
Booking tickets for a show is key to the audience experience, but the importance of an efficient operation can be overlooked. Box
The Royal Variety Performance has been a national treasure since its first show in 1919. To celebrate the event's centenary, Nick Smurthwaite
An evening at the theatre in the Georgian era was more like attending a football match today " no frills and often
Rex Bunnett's hobby evolved into one of the country's biggest private collections of original musical theatre posters, cast recordings and other memorabilia,
As the National Theatre mounts an exhibition to showcase the work of its costume department, its head of costume takes Nick Smurthwaite
Born in an apartheid South Africa, with few career prospects, the Grammy-winning musician tells Nick Smurthwaite about his journey from homeless street
Patrick Hamilton's thriller has become a theatre staple and a byword for mental manipulation. While many stagings since its 1938 premiere have
Being born into a theatrical family " he is a fourth-generation actor " has always been a mixed blessing for Samuel West.
Fairfield Halls opened in 1962 and hosted acts from virtuoso pianist Artur Rubinstein to Sooty, before being closed for a multimillion-pound refurbishment
Working on four shows at the RSC this year alongside TV and film projects, Rc-Annie is a partnership of top UK stage
The iconic venue helped launch the careers of household names such as Rowan Atkinson and Michael McIntyre. Nick Smurthwaite talks to the
