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National Theatre has made strides in improving gender diversity – but is it enough?

The National Theatre has put on more than a thousand main stage productions in its lifetime, but less than one

Just Stop Oil protesters charged for theatre performance disruption

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been charged with aggravated tres after disrupting a theatre performance in the West End.

Outside York Theatre, Barcelona Play

Barcelona review: Dark, mysterious and complex

Lynette Linton’s play Barcelona draws its audience to an enchanting, dark and mysterious performance of complicated grief and human connection. 

National Theatre's production of Ballet Shoes

‘Lively and inclusive experience’ – Review of The National Theatre’s Ballet Shoes

The National Theatre’s latest production, Ballet Shoes, directed by Katy Rudd, brought Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel to life. Through a

‘It changes the game’ – The Great Gatsby turns the 1920s on its head with female lead

How does the American dream change when you’re a Jazz Age millionaire who is mysterious, exuberant, and LGBTQ+? Co-writers and

‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ moves London audiences in true story

The Happiest Man on Earth opened on 20 November at the Southwark Playhouse in London and moves audiences with its

New Plays Festival: A celebration of new theatre

Arts Richmond’s biannual New Plays Festival showcased new, short-form theatre at the Orange Tree Theatre. Four pieces of theatre competed

“Succession on steroids”: One of the Boys review

Tim Edge’s second play addresses important themes of corporate sexism and toxic masculinity in the workplace in an intense, dramatic

House of Burlesque Masquerade Ball, a ‘fantasy world full of glamour’

The House of Burlesque took over New Wimbledon Theatre for one night only, with an immersive evening filled with thrilling

New play about corporate sexism opens at the Playground Theatre

A new play about corporate sexism is running at the Playground Theatre in west London throughout October. Located near Shepherd’s

Arts Richmond reveal finalists for play festival

Arts Richmond have announced the four finalists for their biannual New Plays Festival. More than 50 playwrights submitted their scripts

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