Gene Wilder’s genius was in portraying the deluded straight man
His extraordinary talent was most evident as his ‘straight guys’ became increasingly deranged.
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Review: An Audience with Jimmy Savile – this is a vital play
The cast have made a personal and emotional sacrifice in entering into the nightmare world of Jimmy Savile. And for that, they deserve our respect and praise.
How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action
Culture has the power to help people imagine and inspire action through dialogue, images, storytelling and shared experiences.
The 11 best songs and albums about fatherhood – according to music experts
Songs about fathers and fatherhood range in tone from joy and and celebration to absence, tension and grief.
Rebel Rebel the Musical stages David Bowie’s dystopian vision
This joyous and emotional musical also has a sombre literary and political background.
Exhibit B puts people on display for Edinburgh International Festival
This year the Edinburgh International Festival is featuring Brett Bailey’s performance piece Exhibit B. Exhibit B presents thirteen living pictures, created with local African residents and asylum seekers…
After 450 years, we still don’t know the true value of Shakespeare
The extent of Shakespeare’s legacy 450 years on from his birth is incalculable. But this, of course, does not stop some from trying. To many the crown of Britain’s cultural output, Shakespeare is integral…
How far should we go when depicting violence?
The Greeks and the Romans had very different views on the subject.
Wicked’s Defying Gravity is a musical theatre anthem – and a battle cry for outsiders
Defying Gravity is about the power of choosing and forging your own path, with or without help.
Michael Gambon: an unshowy actor of enormous range and charm
Britain has lost one of its greatest actors in the Irish-born star who found fame in Dennis Potter’s groundbreaking TV drama The Singing Detective.
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