Theo Bosanquet

Polka Theatre’s joyous, online puppet theatre retelling of the Dickens classic

Mischief Theatre – the Goes Wrong team – worked hard to ensure merriment to the last on improv show’s last night before closure

As Netflix’s forthcoming adaptation of August Wilson’s 1982 play turns the spotlight on the story of the 1920s blues icon, acclaimed theatre director George C Wolfe, who helms the film, tells Theo Bosanquet we all have a duty to confront the past

Charming two-hander The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas is about an elf with a confidence crisis

Potted Panto is a welcome return to the West End for Dan and Jeff at the Garrick Theatre

The singer and actor was performing at Pitlochry Festival Theatre when Covid struck. She talks about enjoying Bowie and classic movies at home before returning to the venue to conjure some onscreen festive magic

Despite the arts sector being upended by Covid-19, theatres have continued to play a pivotal role in their communities, with many channelling their creative energies into becoming support centres. As the second lockdown lifts and Christmas nears, Theo Bosanquet finds out how venues plan to bring some festive cheer this year

London’s National Theatre has reopened with a socially distant Olivier in-the-round for its first show, Death of England: Delroy. Designer Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey explains how the space is being used

Ahead of taking up the role as general secretary of Equity, Paul W Fleming explains how he aims to improve diversity in the sector and how the job has changed since he began campaigning in December

From putting creatives in bubbles to directing behind Perspex screens, designer Chloe Lamford and director PJ Harris tell Theo Bosanquet about redesigning Puccini’s opera for a drive-in production at Alexandra Palace