Theatre-goers to face phone ‘ban’ when Broadway’s Liberation comes to London
New York audiences were asked to put phones in sealed pouches, and producer says she hopes to do the same in UKLanre Bakare (the Guardian)
New York audiences were asked to put phones in sealed pouches, and producer says she hopes to do the same in UKLanre Bakare (the Guardian)
Research for Roundhouse in London shows 87% of 18- to 30-year-olds believe they have fewer artistic opportunitiesYassin El-Moudden (the Guardian)
Musician says ‘we’ve lost that direction for our energy’ as his play The Last Ship returns to West EndLanre Bakare (the Guardian)
London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says unionLanre Bakare (the Guardian)
A ‘thrillingly fresh’ 30th-anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s musical will open at the Duke of York’s theatre in London, directed by Luke SheppardChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
Grayson the Musical will explore ‘identity, creativity and self-acceptance … with life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan’Chris Wiegand (the Guardian)
Actor says Ensemble 84 in Horden, employing local talent, is how a professional repertory company should beMark Brown (the Guardian)
Role marks a major return for the actor after falling off the stage in 2024 and is a coup for the forward-thinking theatreChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
Report suggests that popular initiatives such as NT Live and NT at Home are making UK audiences more adventurousChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for his portrayal of roles including Macbeth and MercutioKevin Rawlinson (the Guardian)
Comedy debuts at Versailles featuring dialogue, music, costumes and scenery created with help of AI tool Le ChatKim Willsher (the Guardian)
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Liverpool-born actor says depression and anxiety followed death of his father when he was 15Mark Brown (the Guardian)
Exclusive: Taped conversations also cover playwright’s relationship with fame, self-doubt and communismDonna Ferguson (the Guardian)
Nominations also include recognitions for actors including Nathan Lane and Luke Evans while stars such as Lea Michele and Ayo Edebiri were snubbedBenjamin Lee (the Guardian)
This year’s winners also include Jill Lepore’s book on the constitution and Brian Goldstone’s on housing insecurityGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
In 2022, Aneil Karia won an Academy Award for his short starring Riz Ahmed. Now, he’s skewering Reform-style parliamentary candidates with the help of Jack Lowden and an unlikely online platformAndrew Pulver (the Guardian)
Wicked star’s one-woman West End show was stopped in response to an increasingly common problem for theatresChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
What began as a tiny space above the founder’s stables became the beating heart of the city’s performing arts. Its leader Jimmy Fay reflects on recent hits and reveals what audiences can expect from the theatre’s anniversary yearHelen Meany (the Guardian)
Fauci was joined by actor Jesse Eisenberg and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer in reading for DC Climate WeekDavid Smith (the Guardian)
The former ballet dancer said Chalamet’s comments were ‘reckless’ in an interview with the New York Times in which she also discussed her violent childhoodAndrew Pulver (the Guardian)
‘If we celebrate the impact of physical storytelling, we must acknowledge the artists behind it,’ says Equity body, calling out the lack of movement categories in major awardsChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
Tony award-winning actor will play lead role of Judith Bliss in Noël Coward’s comedy at Wyndham’s theatre in LondonChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
Nadia Fall calls for bold thinking as she announces new shows including anti-Trump version of Thelma & LouiseLanre Bakare (the Guardian)
Galleries, theatres, museums and libraries to benefit from largest cash injection into the arts for a decadeNadia Khomami (the Guardian)
Zegler won the Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role in Jamie Lloyd’s ‘genius’ productionChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
West End spectacular about Michael Bond’s beloved bear wins seven prizes, while Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike, Paapa Essiedu and James Graham are all recognisedChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
The artist will follow in the footsteps of Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo and Kevin Spacey this JuneGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)