Features

The Kunstenfestivaldesarts 2013—Part III

12 May 2013

The third of Jackie Fletcher's reports from the 2013 Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels.

The Kunstenfestivaldesarts 2013—Part II

11 May 2013

The second of Jackie Fletcher's reports from the 2013 Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels.

The Kunstenfestivaldesarts 2013—Part I

6 May 2013

Jackie Fletcher reports from the 2013 Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels.

Len Cariou - in London

1 May 2013

Len Cariou is in the UK for this Sunday's Night of 1000 Stars at London's Royal Albert Hall. Sandra Giorgetti went to meet him.

Who's Really in Bed with the Embedded Critic?

30 April 2013

Melissa Poll takes a closer look at the ethical issues behind the new 'it' concept in cultural commentary, embedded criticism.

Is Cash the Right Measure for Artistic Achievement?

24 April 2013

Philip Fisher examines Culture Secretary Maria Miller's announcement in her first major speech on the arts that the sector must highlight the economic benefits it brings to the country.

Playing in They're Playing Our Song

3 March 2013

Filling in the words with Sarah Mahony and Dan de Cruz.

Panto News: February 2013

10 February 2013

Back for another year, Simon Sladen begins his monthly pantomime blog, this time rounding up Panto Season 2012 and looking ahead to 2013.

The Making of Borderlands

31 January 2013

Peter Lathan looks at the gestation of a new international dance work produced in the North East.

North East Theatre in 2012

5 January 2013

Peter Lathan looks at theatre in the North East in 2012

The Merry Men of Pantoland: Berwick Kaler, Kenneth Alan Taylor and Andrew Pollard

29 December 2012

With three of the country's leading panto power houses presenting Robin Hood as this year's festive entertainment, Simon Sladen speaks to the men responsible for the annual fun-fest at York Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse and Greenwich Theatre about their experiences as writer, Dame and director.

Review of the Year - The London Stage

25 December 2012

London editor Philip Fisher gives his review of the London theatre scene in 2012 and his awards for the best of the year.

Jo Forest by Hook or by Hook

29 November 2012

Sandra Giorgetti talks to actress Jo Forest about Wendy and the other roles life has brought her.

Dame for a Laugh!

25 November 2012

Simon Sladen speaks to producer and pantomime practitioner Brad Fitt about his theatrical career.

Robin Noel Pemberton-Billing: 5 April 1929-18 November 2012

22 November 2012

Phil Butterworth was one of five Loughborough students who approached their tutor in 1966 with the idea to create a new theatre in Bolton, Lancashire. The tutor, Robin Pemberton-Billing who died this week at the age of 83, spearheaded the project to build the Octagon Theatre and was its first artistic director. Phil recalls the achievements of his former tutor.

From Nice to Nasty: Shane Lynch looks forward to his first season as a Panto Villain

18 November 2012

Simon Sladen speaks to Boyzone’s Shane Lynch about playing Abanazar in Aladdin at the Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks.

Playwrights Jake Brunger and Hannah Rodger at the Pleasance

10 November 2012

Producer James Quaife interviews playwrights Jake Brunger and Hannah Rodger.

“Colour, glitter, laughter, a Giant and damn good costumes!”

10 November 2012

Simon Sladen speaks to Phil Lowe, Nicola Downing and Richard Foxton, the Creative Team behind Harrogate Theatre's 2012 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Avant-Garde

10 November 2012

Philip Fisher reports on a new exhibition with a Shakespearean twist at Tate Britain

“Fun, laughter and everyone having a flipping good time enjoying themselves”

4 November 2012

Simon Sladen speaks to the cast of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at Fairfield Halls, Croydon.