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Tim Bano

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Tim Bano

About Tim Bano

Tim Bano is an award-winning arts journalist who has also written for the Guardian and Time Out, and worked as a producer on BBC Radio 4.

Recent Articles

Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

As War Horse returns to the National Theatre ahead of its 20th anniversary, the show’s original co-directors Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris tell Tim Bano how they went from a trepidatious start to a global success
Lynette Linton

Lynette Linton

Lynette Linton discusses her new Royal Shakespeare Company collaboration with Tim Bano and shares her experience of finding her calling in the industry
Is theatre’s Atlantic bridge still two-way?

Is theatre’s Atlantic bridge still two-way?

As the UK becomes increasingly appealing for US producers, Tim Bano examines the relationship between Broadway and the West End – and the power shifts between the two
Wicked: For Good review

Wicked: For Good review

Part two in the big screen adaptation of the stage show is dramatically solid and visually spectacular
Jessica Swale

Jessica Swale

Jessica Swale tells Tim Bano about turning the story of Paddington Bear into a musical, penning a book to inspire creativity and directing a Christmas film
Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins is front and centre of Bacchae, Indhu Rubasingham’s first show for the NT. She talks to Tim Bano about training as a young mum and taking risks
Curating a theatre season: ‘It takes plenty of sweat and tears’

Curating a theatre season: ‘It takes plenty of sweat and tears’

Five artistic directors tell Tim Bano about the process of planning a season of work and the factors that go into selecting the right shows
Edward Snape and Marilyn Eardley

Edward Snape and Marilyn Eardley

Twenty-five years after founding production company Fiery Angel, the husband-and-wife duo behind it all explain about what success looks like to them and why, despite the challenging landscape, commercial theatre in the UK is in rude health
You Me Bum Bum Train review

You Me Bum Bum Train review

The secretive, cultish immersive show returns after eight years – and it’s truly extraordinary
The Devil Wears Prada review

The Devil Wears Prada review

Lavish stage adaptation of the hit film looks good, but has nothing to say
Wicked review

Wicked review

Giddy, garish and spectacular version of the hit musical, with terrific lead performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Max Webster

Max Webster

The award-winning director is responsible for some of the most celebrated productions of recent years, from the stage adaptation of Life of Pi to the starry West End staging of Macbeth, fast proving himself as a director in demand and at the top of his game. He tells Tim Bano about his theatre journey, nostalgia and making work that speaks to as many people as possible
Silence! The Musical review

Silence! The Musical review

Why has this tiresome parody musical of Silence of the Lambs been revived?
You’re Needy (sounds frustrating) review

You’re Needy (sounds frustrating) review

Intense, satirical show for one audience member about the toxicity of the wellness industry from tasteinyourmouth collective
Thor the Walrus review

Thor the Walrus review

Scrappy but endearing comedy by Claire Watt about a walrus vs climate change
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