The Zulu storyteller
After 27 years, Mbongeni Ngema has returned to the stage with a captivating story of Zulu history. The South African star speaks to Clare Wiley … Read more
Theatre
Latvia: New Theatre Institute of Latvia
Led by a small but dedicated team, the New Theatre Institute of Latvia produces the work of Latvian theatremakers and choreographers, co-produces and stages international work, … Read more
Turkey: biriken
As teenagers preparing for university, Melis Tezkan and Okan Urun were usually too busy making jokes to pay attention in class. Years later, this shared … Read more
Where’s the next generation of music leaders?
The music industry has neglected the next generation of leaders for too long, says Sir John Tusa. Recently I was talking to an old friend, a … Read more
People, places and tech take centre stage at ITEAC
Theatre architects are increasingly catering to a growing interest in unconventional performance spaces and formats. It’s an issue that will be addressed and debated at … Read more
South Africa’s new political theatremakers
South Africa’s cultural landscape has changed drastically in the past 25 years, but young people need access to arts education more than ever. Joburg’s ‘theatre … Read more
Performance meets heritage in Scotland
Twenty of Scotland’s most prominent writers will bring famous portraits to life as part of a new project led by the National Theatre of Scotland … Read more
Colombia: Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá
Every two years, the Colombian capital is taken over by a carnival of performing arts. The Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá has become instrumental in … Read more
Australia: Belvoir
Whether it’s helping to tear down the canon or providing a platform for marginalised voices, Belvoir has been nurturing the work of Australian playwrights for … Read more
We must fight ticket touts in the arts
Tickets for the Donmar Warehouse’s hugely popular Coriolanus, starring Hollywood A-lister Tom Hiddleston, are being re-sold online for more than GBP2,000. We must act to … Read more