David Mamet's move to punish theatres for debating his work is absurd
Michael Billington
It’s true that plays often defy instant analysis but Mamet’s attempt to prevent post-show discussions perpetuates the notion of theatre as a sanctified temple
Room to roam: how Scotland's vagabond national theatre broke free
Mark Fisher
It has staged shows in a barn in Perthshire, a forest in Mid Argyll and now on a Glasgow canal. This shape-shifting company puts place at the heart of its plays
Edinburgh festival 2017: what to see and where to go
From Fleabag to Forced Entertainment, with Shakespearean puppet shows, a dance marathon and a love letter to Dolly Parton, here’s a look at some of this year’s highlights
Tony awards 2017: big stars dominate nominations while surprising snubs sting
Alexis Soloski
Bette Midler, Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline provide some A-list glamour for this year’s nominations, but there’s no love for Amélie and Significant Other
Sheep Pig Goat: theatre for an audience of animals
How can you tell if a sheep likes theatre? Or a pig is into dance? Fevered Sleep are staging a show for farmyard creatures – while humans decide if they’re bleating for more
It's boom time for older actors but how realistic are their roles?
From Silver Lining to Roundelay, a handful of new shows focus on elderly people. Let’s hope it leads to lasting change in the way they’re represented on stage
Shut down but not silenced: Isis play Homegrown demands to be staged
Cancelled in 2015, a play about the radicalisation of young Muslims has now been published. It’s challenging, gloriously authentic and prompts grownup debate. So who is brave enough to put it on?
David Greig’s astounding Aeschylus rewrite reaches Manchester, while An American in Paris comes to the West End and the Menier Chocolate Factory revives Rattigan
