Opinion
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StudentsDrama 101: Student Theatre in the North
As a student, you have three years in which to fully live out the drama of life; and if you fancy taking that to the stage, in the North you'll be spoilt for choice. Here's our guide to how to get the most out of theatre in your region Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
OpinionShifting the stage: Transposing Theatre’s Canon
As a West African transposition of The Duchess of Malfi comes to Leeds, one writer considers the possibilities and pitfalls that come with reimagining the We... Read more »| 13 Sep 2016 -
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Ask Auntie Trash: Where Are the Diverse Actors?
Hi there,A loaded one, but relevant.Why is there not enough diversity in British Theatre in the casting process? (Would love to hear your thoughts)Best,Ikram... Read more »| 08 Sep 2016 -
FestivalsCan Performers Make a Profit at the Fringe?
At an open-access arts festival like the Edinburgh Fringe, who ends up paying the heaviest price? We investigate. Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
Music
Reasons to be Cheerful: Liverpool and Arts Spaces
Eight months on from the final show at the Kazimier, another Liverpool theatre closes. With the city's independent venues and arts spaces repeatedly coming under threat, we look at the full story, and find plenty of reasons for optimism Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: Stop the World, I Wanna Get Off
Our cultural agony aunt responds to a reader keen to "make the world less shit" following a string of tragedies and disasters around the world. Read more »| 04 Aug 2016
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OpinionAsk Auntie Trash: A Case of EdFringe Cringe
This month Auntie Trash helps a troubled soul who's worried they might hate their friend's Fringe show Read more »| 05 Jul 2016 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: Dealing with celebrity deaths
Everyone's favourite Auntie is back to answer more of your problems. This month, what to do with grief in the face of celebrity death? We know, we've had a word with 2016 too, but this advice might just be worth holding on to Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Opinion
Liverpool's Lantern Theatre to close
The Lantern Theatre in Liverpool is set to close its doors for the final time on 31 July 2016. Widely appreciated for providing the city with new theatre si... Read more »| 28 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: My Dreams are Dying
Our resident agony aunt ponders more of your theatre-based angst – this month, how does an actor handle spending more time making macchiatos than working the stage? Read more »| 08 Apr 2016 -
Festivals
Theatre at Edinburgh International Festival 2016
Our Theatre editor delves into the Edinburgh International Festival programme, and finds five must-see shows from companies and playwrights from across the globe Read more »| 07 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Theatre in Glasgow after The Arches
Very few have forgotten the closure of The Arches, which shook Scottish culture last June. In the month that should have been dominated by Behaviour festival, we look back at the building's theatrical legacy, with the artists it helped to shape. Read more »| 04 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
5 Films You May Not Know Are Based on Shakespeare
From unrequited love to the circle of life, we look at some of the films (and TV) adapted from and inspired by the works of William Shakespeare Read more »| 30 Mar 2016 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: How do I get into Theatre?
Auntie Trash is back and she wants to help you really 'get into' the theatre any which way you can. Spoiler alert: See the shows and help pay the starving artists' bills. You'll love it. Read more »| 07 Mar 2016 -
Opinion
Stage School: What Is Theatre of the Absurd?
What is Theatre of the Absurd, and why does it speak to us? As a new production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame by Citizens Theatre director Dominic Hill comes t... Read more »| 17 Feb 2016