Bonnie Greer: Black actors have less of a presence in British theatre than ever, and the land of cotton holds sway
March 2008
'Good stories don't have colour'
Is this the most daring double-act in British drama? Maddy Costa on the East End venue that is revolutionising black theatre
October 2007
Lifting the curtain
Michael Billington has lived through an era of radical change in politics, society and the theatre. And the stage, he says, is the art form that best reflects the mood of the nation. To mark the publication of his new history of postwar theatre, he takes us on a 50-year odyssey of war, unrest and social revolution.
A life in theatre: Throughout his 60-year career, Peter Brook has injected spiritual and political passion into British drama. Now he brings an acclaimed play about apartheid to London.
October 2006
'When it goes well it is like falling in love. It gives you an incredible high'
Theatre: Marianne Elliott is one of the most brilliant directors working in British theatre. So how come she is so little-known?
January 2005
Lloyd-Webber in talks to sell off part of his theatre empire
Andrew Lloyd Webber, British theatre's most successful composer and the West End's biggest landlord, is in discussions to sell off a chunk of his theatre empire.
November 2004
No frills
As a new production of Bread and Butter opens, Alan Plater celebrates CP Taylor's unique contribution to British theatre.
September 2004
It's showtime!
Kevin Spacey's first season in charge of the Old Vic starts tomorrow. Will he boost the fragile ecology of British theatre? Or will he leave us cold? Stuart Jeffries reports.
August 2004
Racing demon
Acclaimed actor and director Josette Bushell-Mingo explains why she wants to break down barriers for black British artists with her pioneering Push festival at London's Almeida theatre
April 2004
Dame Judi, in brief
She's the grande dame of British theatre, doesn't suffer fools and rarely gives interviews. So when Simon Hattenstone got one, he was determined to be on time for Judi Dench. Only he didn't take into account the traffic on the A40. So just how many questions can you fit into 30 seconds?
March 2004
Saint Nick
A year ago Nicholas Hytner took over a critically embattled and demoralised National Theatre. Today he is the brightest star on the British cultural scene. Is he really as good as the hype, asks Maddy Costa.