Features

A Cunning Plan for the Creative Sector

27 June 2025

As part of its new industrial strategy, the government is offering welcome support to the creative industries.

The perfect play for our troubled times?

20 June 2025

Art is about to become the latest Broadway star vehicle. Will a London run follow?

Is Edinburgh too big for its own good?

13 June 2025

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe continues to grow. Is that in anyone's interest?

Discover! Creative Careers - bringing kids into the arts

6 June 2025

Philip Fisher reports on a government-sponsored initiative to introduce the arts to young people.

Steaming ahead: Wise Owl on the right track with Santa Express

6 June 2025

Leicestershire-based Wise Owl, specialists in immersive theatre, is getting even more steamed up about Christmas than usual.

Assembling ‘The Herds’

30 May 2025

A reviewer goes backstage to see the work involved in building the puppets for The Herds, a major theatrical event galloping into Manchester.

A global success story under threat

30 May 2025

A major report from SOLT/UK Theatre identifies threats and opportunities for the industry.

ACE Fights Back

23 May 2025

As it faces an existential government review, Arts Council England promotes the benefits of "Crowding In".

Palestine comes to London

23 May 2025

Keith Mckenna looks at upcoming Palestinian theatre productions coming to the UK.

The Next Act

16 May 2025

We take a look at The Next Act, a podcast dedicated to British South Asian playwrights.

How to break box office records

9 May 2025

George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck is making everybody involved rich.

Indhu Rubasingham promises an inaugural NT season to DEI for

2 May 2025

The long awaited announcement of Indhu Rubasingham's first season at the National is both exciting and controversial.

Step into a Lowry

1 May 2025

Events celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Lowry begin with LOWRY 360—an immersive display of L S Lowry’s Going to the Match.

Does UK theatre have a problem with Islam?

29 April 2025

Andrew Cowie looks at the history of representations of religion on the British stage.

ACE blames press for its failings

25 April 2025

Arts Council England CEO Darren Henley has launched an attack on the London-centric media rather than accepting responsibility for funding problems.

The perfect musical song

11 April 2025

Is there a formula for writing the perfect song for a musical?

Exciting Times in Wales

4 April 2025

This week welcomed the launch of National Theatre Wales.

Simply the Best(s)

28 March 2025

With yet another set announced this week, Philip Fisher wonders whether so many awards are devaluing the best.

The Mousetrap Hits a Staggering New Milestone

21 March 2025

The world's favourite play passed 30,000 West End performances this week.

COVID hangover five years on

14 March 2025

Five years ago this week, the COVID pandemic in this country was finally recognised, irrevocably affecting our lives and theatres.