Leading actors and artists back Labour’s push for more creativity in schools
Exclusive: Grayson Perry and Olivia Colman lead group of creative figures supporting Keir Starmer’s plan to improve “human” skills
July 2022
‘We were always in awe of her’: actors celebrate the life and legacy of Mona Hammond
David Harewood, Sharon D Clarke and Josette Bushell-Mingo pay tribute to the pioneering star who has died aged 91
July 2017
Josette Bushell-Mingo: ‘Nina Simone is my GPS’
Acclaimed British actor Josette Bushell-Mingo on her political and musical heroine, Nina Simone
June 2017
Theatre blog
Edinburgh festival 2017: what to see and where to go
From Fleabag to Forced Entertainment, with Shakespearean puppet shows, a dance marathon and a love letter to Dolly Parton, here’s a look at some of this year’s highlights
February 2017
The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin review – witty, vivacious musical
A black dancer meets police prejudice and industry stereotyping as she bids to make it on Broadway in a lively, inventive story
January 2017
Theatre blog
Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets
Pride and Prejudice director Joe Wright returns to London theatre
Backed by a brilliant band, Josette Bushell-Mingo mixes story and song as she connects her own life with Nina Simone’s
July 2016
The RSC's Swan theatre: 30 years of intimate encounters – in pictures
The Swan theatre is celebrating its 30th birthday. Take a look at three decades of shows that have graced its distinctive deep-thrust stage, starring actors such as Jeremy Irons, Lydia Leonard, Mark Rylance and Harriet Walter
November 2013
Theatre's women of substance
No Hamlet. No Willy Loman. No Jimmy Porter. Male characters have always been centre stage. So what are the great parts for women? We asked Britain's leading actresses to tell us
June 2011
The Wiz – review
The Wiz combines spectacle with sweet singing and an unashamedly enjoyable glitter-ball naffness. It skips along the yellow brick road with a spring in its step, says Lyn Gardner
