Features

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Queer Theatre (But Were Afraid To Ask)

30 September 2024

Andrew Cowie examines the history of queer theatre and where it is now, with particular reference to Birmingham's Fierce Festival.

The Culture Secretary speaks—can Lisa Nandy save the arts?

27 September 2024

Lisa Nandy offers hope, but what about funding?

On Cyber Bullying, Cancel Culture and Censorship

20 September 2024

Cancel culture is becoming worryingly prevalent in and around the theatre.

The Pentabus National Young Writers ArtFlicks Project

18 September 2024

Rural theatre company Pentabus continues to extent its range with the National Young Writers ArtFlicks Project involving six young writers each creating short films.

Politically correct Shakespeare

18 September 2024

Andrew Cowie debates 'identity casting', who should be allowed to play what and whether casting is political.

Is theatre still a class act?

13 September 2024

James Graham recently lambasted the TV industry for its lack of working-class representation. Is theatre any better?

Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024

11 September 2024

Here we are again in His Majesty’s Theatre for the finals of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024.

Dynamic pricing surge threatens to flood Oasis

6 September 2024

Before they have even re-formed, Oasis have hit the headlines for the wrong reasons. Dynamic theatre pricing is already a concern, so Lisa Nandy's interest may be good news.

How Fragile is the Fringe?

30 August 2024

Fringe Chief Executive Shona McCarthy has delivered a downbeat view of the UK arts. We consider the Fringe's future.

Edinburgh 2024 in summary: recovering but not complacent

28 August 2024

Festival leaders are cautious about celebrating increases in visitor numbers and ticket sales for the Edinburgh Fringe, International and Book Festivals.

A week at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024

21 August 2024

Andrew Cowie was not in Edinburgh as a reviewer for BTG, but here he reflects on a week's Festival theatre-going as an audience member.

Sir Alan Ayckbourn: An Unstoppable Phenomenon

9 August 2024

The venerable and ever-popular Sir Alan Ayckbourn is about to direct his 90th play.

Are Audiences Becoming More Squeamish?

2 August 2024

The definition of what might shock on stage changes from generation to generation. A recent case suggests that trigger warnings can still have some value.

Edinburgh 2024 recommendations

28 July 2024

Andrew Cowie takes a look at this year's offerings across two Edinburgh festivals and gives his recommendations.

It’s That Time Again, Edinburgh Beckons

27 July 2024

The Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe and Book Festival are about to open.

Collapsing Theatres

19 July 2024

For a few days last year, the plight of theatres blighted by RAAC made headline news. The story may have gone away, but the problem hasn't.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

12 July 2024

Philip Fisher considers whether the 13th culture secretary in under 15 years will be a breath of fresh air for the arts sector.

Into the Unknown

5 July 2024

Will a new government be good for the arts? It can't be worse than the old!

Cultural Envy

28 June 2024

Philip Fisher considers an article by John Kampfner lambasting arts ministers and wonders what the post-election future might hold.

Something Completely Different

21 June 2024

For those who want to indulge their love of musical theatre, The Broadway Cruise might be just the (expensive) ticket.