How does it feel to see a show you’ve spent years working on being pulled? From Love Islanders to Foals, Laura Wade and Wayne McGregor, artists reveal their darkest days – and deepest worriesIain Stirling, voice of Love Island, standup comedianIf this …
Continue ReadingYash Gill’s Power Half Hour, directed by Milli Bhatia, is among a new batch of Virtual Collaborators films released this weekWith comedy clubs closed by the coronavirus lockdown, many standups have been experimenting with streaming their performances o…
Continue ReadingThe sector is wrestling with issues such as staging plays with social distancing, or running rollercoasters half fullThe row between cinema chains and Universal Studios over the digital-only release of Trolls World Tour is one of may crises racking the…
Continue ReadingWe asked you to share your thoughts and experiences about this summer’s festival being cancelled because of the coronavirus. Here’s what some of you saidCoronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellationsThe best theatre and dance to watch onlineWe…
Continue ReadingIf you were planning on performing or attending the festivals, we’d like to hear from youThe cancellation of this year’s Edinburgh festivals, including the world-famous fringe, will be felt far and wide. This year, the August festivals were due to welc…
Continue ReadingAvailable onlineAhamefule J Oluo’s 2014 show about having an autoimmune disease is a moving hybrid of comedy, theatre and jazzSince venues closed their doors because of the coronavirus, a wealth of online theatre has emerged and the industry is finding…
Continue ReadingFringe joins international, book and art festivals and military tattoo in pulling plugEdinburgh absence will be felt throughout arts worldCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEdinburgh’s five August festivals, which were due to w…
Continue ReadingThe coronavirus crisis has closed galleries and concert halls – but inspired an explosion of creativity to enjoy at home. Here’s some of the best The best theatre and dance to watch onlineThe best classical music onlineGreat livestreamed gigs to watch …
Continue ReadingWith gigs cancelled and no support given to an art form that Art Council England does not officially recognise, comedians fear the worstCoronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellationsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage‘…
Continue ReadingFrom live streams of new plays to classics from the archive, here are some of the top shows online now or coming soon The stage on screen: our guide to films about theatreAmy Trigg’s debut play about a twentysomething navigating friendship, romance and…
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