With a month to go until the start of the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Natasha Tripney rounds up some of the most exciting shows previewing around the country in July

Curtain calls in the UK now seem to be over in a flash, says international editor Natasha Tripney, urging actors and creatives to linger a little longer on stage at the end of a show

Rufus Norris had left the National Theatre before he was invited to direct in Turkey. He tells Natasha Tripney about the experience and why it has been good for his for his ‘wandering soul’

Striking and playful modern staging of Tennessee Williams’ play

Theatres are becoming more open to varied start times, offering much-needed flexibility for audiences, says Natasha Tripney

Following the conclusion of Ramadan, Muslim creatives tell Natasha Tripney what it is like to work in theatre during this period of fasting, and how the industry could better adapt to their needs

We cannot afford to ignore the loss of artistic freedom happening in other countries and should be calling for protections to be put in place in the UK before it’s too late, says Natasha Tripney

International editor Natasha Tripney reviews the year’s significant productions, festivals and events in European theatre

Operation Mincement’s humour and characters are key to the show’s appeal in both the US and the UK – but so, too, is SpitLip’s own story, says Natasha Tripney

The driving forces behind organised theatrical marketplaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Greece and Kosovo tell Natasha Tripney about the different models they use

Festivals are a chance to witness an artist beginning their creative journey, and awards can have a huge impact on their professional trajectory, says Natasha Tripney

National theatres play a crucial role in a country’s cultural landscape. The artistic leaders of six institutions talk to Natasha Tripney about their priorities and the challenges they face

The controversy over Milo Rau’s removal from Serbia’s BITEF festival reveals a trend towards self-censorship, says Natasha Tripney – but also the power of resistance

Croydon’s growing festival faces down snobbery and tackles the lack of local theatre provision with exciting programming and acclaimed artists, says Natasha Tripney

Impressively designed and performed staging of Mel Brooks’ middling monster movie pastiche