Theatre

Abdul Shayek – shock passing of leading theatre director (will be updated)

Tara Theatre release statement that stuns… MANY in theatre world are just learning of the news that one of its…

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‘The Empress’ – Director Pooja Ghai believes it is a game-changer for the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford Upon Avon

Imperialism is masterfully dissected in a play that features Queen Victoria, one of the first Asian MPs in Britain and…

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‘Dear England’ nation’s footballing transformation stands for something deeper, positive and unifying… (review)

With the Women’s World Cup Football tournament around the corner (Thursday, July 20) and the recent powerful mental health revelations…

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‘Duck’ – when you are made to feel nought by those who can’t accept you…(play review)

This is a sensitive play about growing up, friendships, family and how to deal with what the world throws at…

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DJ Ritu, violinist Jyostna Srikanth, theatre company director Yasmin Sidhwa, pianist Rekesh Chauhan, and others talk art and honours…

Re-visiting King’s Charles Birthday Honours List, we’ve caught up with some of those who have been recognised for their contribution…

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‘Groundhog Day’ – Diversity gives familiar story a decent edge

Big show is well directed and engaging – but loses force in slightly tepid second act… HOW FAMILIAR you are…

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Heavyweight theatre clash makes for entertaining and riveting watch (review)

Politics and art collide in this new play about theatre, celebrity and showbiz… By Suman Bhuchar THIS is about two…

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‘Stars: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey’ – World Premiere of play exploring sex, gender, and feminist history presented as a ‘concept album on stage’

A woman’s search for fulfilment in one area of her life leads to other questions in this brilliant new play……

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‘The Good Person of Szechwan’ – Entertaining mash-up – but would purists baulk? Actor Louise Mai Newberry explains thinking behind new production…

First staged in Sheffield, this classic play about being good still manages to cover important issues, as one of its…

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‘Worth’ – Rich comedy has laughs, secrets and complex ethnic family dynamics…

Sharp lines and strong characterisation in this drama set in an East London family home… PLAYWRIGHT Joanne Lau offers insights…

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