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As we enter the May half-term holiday, why not keep the kids entertained at the theatre? There is theatrical fare on offer for teenagers and little ones alike, be it a fresh look at Shakespeare or an adaptation of a much-loved children’s book. It’s not all child’s play either, with many of the shows delivering [...]

When times are tough, sometimes there’s nothing for it but to bring out the show tunes. Nothing raises the spirits quite like a good musical and there’s a toe-tapping show out there for every taste. We take a look at some of the must-see musicals up and down the country this week, from the brand [...]

While the likes of Jerusalem and War Horse bathe in the glow of Tony nomination success and fly the flag for Britain on Broadway, we turn our attention to some of the best plays to reach us from over the pond. This week’s selection is made up of plays by American writers, from Albee and [...]

Following a focus on revivals a few weeks ago, it is now the turn of new plays up and down the country to come under the spotlight. Festival season has begun in earnest, bringing with it plenty of new writing, with High Tide being one of the current events to rush to if you have [...]

It’s time to bring out the bunting and pop open the champers. This week’s landscape is dominated by Friday’s Royal Wedding, an extravaganza that is in its own way one of the largest scale pieces of theatre most of us are likely to see in our lifetimes. The week’s theatre offers a continuation of the [...]

With Good Friday on the horizon, this week’s selection singles out a few Easter treats at the theatre. Shakespeare’s Globe and National Theatre Wales take us back to the true meaning of Easter with Biblical readings and retellings, while there is plenty of other theatre across the country to entertain both children and adults over [...]

As much as new plays are the lifeblood of theatre, there is always something comforting about the return to a tried and tested favourite. Whether they put a new twist on an old classic or simply provide the opportunity for a night of nostalgia, revivals are an important element of any theatre’s output and there [...]

In the world of theatre, death and the afterlife seem to be in vogue. There are ghostly happenings all around London, from haunted theatres to the return of a meddlesome dead wife in Blithe Spirit to the spine-tingling Ghost Stories and The Woman in Black. Further north, meanwhile, more spirits are invading Manchester Opera House, [...]