UK voter ID laws attack ‘democratic rights of people of colour’, say artists in open letter
Exclusive: Lenny Henry, Anish Kapoor and Marianne Jean-Baptiste among those calling for Keir Starmer to scrap rules
May 2024
‘I was told I was stupid’: Peep Show’s Paterson Joseph on his debut novel – and writing three operas
He starred in Peep Show, Green Wing and Wonka – and his first novel won an award. Now the star is making operas with 64 homeless people. Not bad going for someone who was written off by his teachers
December 2023
Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat
Timothée Chalamet leads a beguiling cast in a backstory that rinses away all sourness from Roald Dahl’s embittered chocolatier
June 2023
Novel about 18th-century black Briton Charles Ignatius Sancho wins RSL prize
Moving retelling of Sancho’s life by actor Paterson Joseph awarded prestigious Christopher Bland prize
October 2022
The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph review – a giant of the Georgian era
Book of the day
The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph review – a Georgian Black Briton
September 2021
Made in Manchester: the Royal Exchange theatre at 45 – in pictures
The Royal Exchange in Manchester opened its doors on on 15 September 1976. Here’s a look back at some of the mighty productions staged in its atmospheric in-the-round space
August 2021
TV review
Vigil review – Suranne Jones feels the pressure in sharp submarine thriller
Martin Compston is in trouble and Jones’s detective must calm the troubled seas, in a murky marine drama that delivers solid, old-fashioned entertainment
June 2021
From Riz Ahmed to Michaela Coel: who should be the next Doctor Who?
Jodie Whittaker’s departure from the BBC role has been heavily rumoured – but who should be next in the Tardis? Here are 14 faces we’d love to play the 14th Doctor
July 2020
Theatres that made us
Theatres that made us: from the Watermill to the Bush
Continuing our series on great venues, choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh and actor Paterson Joseph are among those celebrating their essential role
March 2020
Actors appeal for the 'quality of mercy' in online Shakespeare videos
‘For casting purposes I was born in the wrong skin’ – Noughts and Crosses star Paterson Joseph
February 2020
The Q&A
Paterson Joseph: ‘The worst thing anyone's said to me? You're thick’
The actor on eyebags, his worst job, and trying to be cool by a pool
December 2019
A tale of two Carols: Dickens's festive feast served with a twist
This year, the tried-and-tested tale at London’s Old Vic is up against subversive surprises at Wilton’s Music Hall, where Scrooge’s sister takes the lead
May 2018
Sancho play portrays slave who became first black British voter
Single-hander written by Paterson Joseph tells how son of slaves overcame prejudice
Leading actors perform key Shakespeare speeches from Julius Caesar, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear and As You Like It in our video series to mark the 400th anniversary of the great playwright’s death
Shakespeare solos
Paterson Joseph as Shylock: 'You call me misbeliever' – video
Paterson Joseph speaks Shylock’s lines from The Merchant of Venice, in which the moneylender reminds Antonio of the times he has insulted him
Shakespeare solos
Damian Lewis and Zawe Ashton among stars for new set of Shakespeare Solos
Lewis plays Antony and Ashton performs ‘All the world’s a stage’ for our video series, which features Riz Ahmed, Laura Carmichael and Paterson Joseph
July 2012
Shakespeare and me
Shakespeare and me: Paterson Joseph
Paterson Joseph, who plays Brutus in Julius Caesar on film and on stage with the RSC, on what Shakespeare means to him
April 2012
RSC seeks volunteers for all-black Julius Caesar
Amateurs invited to join a cast that includes Paterson Joseph, Adjoa Andoh and Ray Fearon – and no experience necessary
