Opinion
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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 -
Opinion
Ask 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
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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 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: Advice from a Theatre Critic
Ask Auntie Trash: What plays will get you a date? How do you act 'in the know' about theatre? Our resident agony aunt is here to answer all your theatrical questions Read more »| 10 Feb 2016 -
News
Bruntwood Prize 2015 winner announced
Receiving the Bruntwood prize in its tenth year is “the best boost of writerly confidence I could imagine” says recently announced winner Katherine Soper. Read more »| 17 Nov 2015 -
Art
Save the Arches: RM Hubbert, Rob Drummond, Tam Dean Burn tell us why
With the long-term future of The Arches still uncertain as the venue appeals moves to shut down its clubbing operation, we ask actors, writers and musicians for their views on the Glasgow arts institution Read more »| 27 May 2015 -
Opinion
"Oh, No It Isn't": Pantomime in Manchester and Liverpool
Bought your pantomime ticket yet? Let us tell you why you should've Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Festivals
Manipulate Visual Theatre Festival 2014 launches
Between 31st January and 8th February 2014, Manipulate Visual Theatre Festival returns to Scotland for a 7th year. Hosted by Artistic Director Simon Har... Read more »| 20 Nov 2013