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William Shakespeare's plays are central to the past, present and future of British theatre. Find news, reviews and analysis about Shakespeare here, including coverage of Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe and other Shakespeare productions from across the UK.

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King Lear review
“Danny Sapani is a ferocious, belligerent Lear”

King Lear review

Almeida Theatre, London
Powerful, angry performances hold together Yaël Farber’s sprawling, bleak vision of a king and his country in terminal decline
“Stolid and largely thrill-free”

Macbeth review

The Depot, Liverpool
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Resources

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Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Eleanor Lloyd is right to link arts skills to our survival as a species

Of course, we need scientists and engineers, but without the creative thinking that arts education provides, our society will struggle to face the challenges of the future
David Benedict
by David Benedict

Misleading marketing must go now... and you can quote me on that

When theatre advertising is misleading, it lets down audiences as well as the critics misquoted

Editor's View

by Alistair Smith

Are England's three flagship theatres all hitting their stride at the same time?

With a mixture of new leadership, revitalised programming and stabilised finances, things are looking up for England’s three highest profile subsidised theatres, says editor Alistair Smith
Is theatre funding too concentrated on London?

Is theatre funding too concentrated on London?

The Green Room
This week’s panellists discuss the concentration of theatre funding in London
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Big Interviews

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

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Robert Icke

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Judy Craymer

Producer

Richard Twyman

Artistic director and chief executive

Johnny Flynn

Actor

Sean Foley

Birmingham Rep

Liam Evans-Ford and Kate Wasserberg

Executive director and artistic director

Johnny Flynn

Actor

Jane Asher

Actor

Annie Baker

Playwright

Emma Rice

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Chris Stafford

Chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer
Robert Icke
“You have to earn an audience’s attention”

Robert Icke

Director
With blistering, contemporary reimaginings of classic works, Robert Icke has become one of British theatre’s most renowned directors. He discusses his latest play, a reworking of Henry IV with Ian McKellen, and why theatre should prioritise exciting its audiences more
Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey
“Everything’s on the table”

Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey

Artistic directors
Sean Holmes
“We've a decimation of opportunity for new writing”

Sean Holmes

Artistic director
Erica Whyman
“The RSC has a right to be mischievous”

Erica Whyman

Artistic director
Holly Race Roughan
“Our Henry V is very dark”

Holly Race Roughan

Artistic director

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Robert Icke

Director

Judy Craymer

Producer

Richard Twyman

Artistic director and chief executive

Johnny Flynn

Actor

Sean Foley

Birmingham Rep

Liam Evans-Ford and Kate Wasserberg

Executive director and artistic director

Johnny Flynn

Actor

Jane Asher

Actor

Annie Baker

Playwright

Emma Rice

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Chris Stafford

Chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer
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Long Reads

Putting down roots: how immersive theatre is evolving

Putting down roots: how immersive theatre is evolving

by Anna James
After several years of explosive growth, is London’s immersive sector entering a new phase, as companies put down roots with permanent homes? We meet immersive theatremakers to talk risk, representation and what comes next
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Features

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After the flood: Northern Ballet breathes new life into Romeo and Juliet

After the flood: Northern Ballet breathes new life into Romeo and Juliet

by Siobhan Murphy
Eight years ago, Northern Ballet’s beloved 1991 production of Romeo and Juliet was destroyed by a flood. After a painstaking restoration of its intricate costumes and sets, the ballet is back and is leaning into its Shakespearean origins
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Q&A

Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
EM Williams

EM Williams

Performer and movement director
Emily Carding

Emily Carding

Actor and writer
Andrew French

Andrew French

Actor
Charlotte Melén

Charlotte Melén

Almost Tangible
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