What stands out about this arresting retelling of a turbulent period in Manchester’s industrial history is the restraint in its staging. The multi-tasking cast...

Oklahoma! – Festival Theatre, Chichester Josie Lawrence and last year’s The Stage Debut Award-winner Amara Okereke star in Jeremy Sams’ new production of the classic Rodgers...

Despite coming to acting late in life, making his professional debut at the age of 31, Freddie Jones sustained a rich and varied career...

Roy Alexander Weise and Bryony Shanahan have been appointed joint artistic directors of the Royal Exchange in Manchester. They succeed Sarah Frankcom, who is leaving...

A pop-up theatre is being launched by the Royal Exchange in Manchester, which will tour to nearby communities and become a space for the...

In 2003, Tanika Gupta’s adaptation of Hobson’s Choice was up for an for Olivier. She tells Liz Hoggard why she’s returned to it now,...

A record number of entries have been received for this year’s Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, with 2,561 entries. This is an increase of 35% on...

In 2003, the Young Vic staged Tanika Gupta's Salford update of Harold Brighouse's robust play – originally written in 1915, and set in 1880...

Sarah Frankcom has announced her final season as artistic director of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, which includes a new play by Simon...