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

Rich and intriguing piece from the legendary performance artist, drawing on Balkan traditions

Michael Patrick’s monologue about life with a terminal illness is funny, warm and incredibly moving

Palestinian playwrights Ahmed Masoud and Hannah Khalil and performers Sami Abu Wardeh and Sarah Agha speak to Natasha Tripney about why they have continued to create work in the face of a devastating situation in Gaza

Marina Carr explores Greek myth in an atmospheric and compelling two-part play

Reverent if hurried adaptation of Katriona O’Sullivan’s acclaimed memoir

Those at the forefront of category-defying performance – including artist Marina Abramović and programmers at both established and grassroots venues – talk to Natasha Tripney about their work