Theo Bosanquet

After Romeo and Juliet was cancelled due to the pandemic, the National decided to make a film of the production instead, keeping much of the same team. Director Simon Godwin and producer David Sabel tell Theo Bosanquet how, far from being an adapted staging, the project has pushed the show into new territory

The most powerful couple in UK theatre, Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire will open two significant projects on opposite sides of the world this year – Theatre Royal Sydney and Trafalgar Theatre in the West End. They tell Theo Bosanquet why they’re remaining optimistic about the future of the industry and broach the thorny issue of insurance

Theatres may be out of action – in the traditional sense – but this hasn’t stopped producer Ryan Metcalfe using CGI technology to transport audiences back into the auditorium. He tells Theo Bosanquet about his ambitious revival of Romeo and Juliet, starring Sam Tutty, Emily Redpath and Derek Jacobi

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