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THE opening scene of Dorian raises the question of whether Oscar Wilde was an artist, a saint, or a sinner. Wilde infamously did time in Reading Gaol and this w...

PATRICK MARMION: Whoevers idea it was to put these two Toms together should take a bow: it was a stroke of impertinent genius.

This experimental adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray is<strong> </strong>a riotous homage to queer culture

Construction of a new theatre in Reading is almost complete ahead of its opening this summer, with the new venue seeking an alcohol licence until…

Last modified on Mon 24 May 2021 05.25 EDT D uring lockdown, the Bush theatre joined forces with the BBC to film Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s razor-sharp monologue about social media toxicity and trolling. It was a standout drama, not only for Leanne Best’s delicious performance as a lonely estate agent who becomes an obsessed “frenemy” to a social media influencer but also for the intimacy it conjured on screen. It was hard to imagine a staged version, with a different actor, tha...

Hashtag hypocrisy is laid bare in this new monologue from a blazing theatrical talent

A range of world premieres feature in the season

First tickets for UK City of Culture events go on sale Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture 2021 kicks off on May 15 - heres all you need to know about getting tickets Updated UK City of Culture will kick off on May 15, and opening ceremony, Coventry Moves will take place on June 5, The Allesley Silas (July 2021) is a new, site specific largescale outdoor musical theatre production by From the Heart Theatre. Never miss another story from Coventry and Warwickshire by subscribing to our free e...

© RSC, photo by Hugo Glendinning The BBC has unveiled shows that will be part of its "Lights Up" plans in March and April. Featuring a total of 18 broadcasts on television, radio and iPlayer, the series of productions will support companies and artists affected by the pandemic. The RSCs production of The Winters Tale, which was weeks away from its run before halted in March, will be filmed and broadcast by the company under the direction of deputy artistic director Erica Whyman to coincide wi...