Adrian Edmondson proves a joyously propulsive Scrooge in this lavish RSC revival
He may no longer be a Young One, but the former Vyvyan's energy levels haven't dipped one bit – and the show is superb
He may no longer be a Young One, but the former Vyvyan's energy levels haven't dipped one bit – and the show is superb
The great director, who has died at 97, sent shock waves through the establishment, says our chief theatre critic
The company's successor to Gregory Doran has a tough job – to save Shakespeare from identity politics and fads
As she takes on King Lear at the Globe, the brilliant actress and director is, at 65, finally getting the recognition she deserves
Using a non-professional chorus for this clear and compelling adaptation of Henry VI feels intelligent, not gimmicky
As she takes over at Bath's Ustinov Studio, the acclaimed director talks about where the industry is heading
Leading venues are increasingly using non-professional actors in the name of inclusivity. Not everyone is convinced
The RSC's excellent new staging of Shakespeare's comedy features an Afro-futurist setting, a mainly black cast and two tremendous leads
A gentle introduction to the Bard will reap rewards, but studying King Lear at five is just too much
The company hopes to 'keep Shakespeare relevant' by 'exposing' issues in his plays in a modern school curriculum
Touring theatre is in an even worse state than the rest of the industry. It’s up to stars and audiences to save it
The RSC’s artistic director remembers his partner, the celebrated stage actor, who died in December
Actor Patrick Stewart had no reason to avoid reading certain poems that have been deemed 'problematic'
The great South African actor movingly recalls the landmark staging with Sher, who died last week
Researcher believes lack of consent in certain plays could be 'triggering' for audiences and younger actors who are 'doubly disempowered'
He shot to fame on TV as the lustful lecturer in The History Man, but built his reputation tackling the big roles in the Shakespearean canon
Italians embrace their cultural heritage, we are too often embarrassed by ours
Homeland star says new actors are rejecting classical training and would rather go straight to a US show than tread the boards with the Bard
The actor talks about playing the Time Lord, never doing Shakespeare and releasing his debut album at the age of 63
HMS Pinafore with ENO might be a long way from Family Fortunes – but the presenter, actor, and comedian has been singing for years
As he publishes his first children's book, the acclaimed screenwriter reveals what it was like to work with the 'intimidating' spy novelist
In an extract from her autobiography, the actress recalls her stage debut, waggling her bottom in working men's clubs as 'Baby Eileen'
The acclaimed actress discusses her family, finding late success – and her bracingly honest new memoir