Amber Massie-Blomfield

Outdoor theatre has always had to be on its toes, ready for an interruption or the unexpected – it has an unmatched liveliness and sense of community, says writer Amber Massie-Blomfield

Like their British counterparts, US theatres are unable to stage performances. But the Open Your Lobby campaign enabled them to help protesters and stand up for racial justice

What do you do if you’re in lockdown with fellow theatre professionals? From couples working together to a group of unexpected new housemates, artists united in isolation tell Amber Massie-Blomfield what they did next

While many are watching streamed shows online, there is also a wealth of films, TV shows and books that explore theatre in all its glorious forms. Professionals from across the sector shared their favourites to compile the ultimate theatre-themed lockdown watching and reading list