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Interview: Joshua Poole talk about Monarchs Anonymous which evolved from a YouTube series into a theatrical farce, exploring historical figures in a therapy session.
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Interview: Playwright Hongwei Bao on friendship, identity and the politics of sharing a meal: his debut play HOT POT opens at Playhouse East this June
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Interview: Beth Paterson’s NIUSIA, a poignant one-woman show, explores inherited memory and family silence through her grandmother’s Holocaust survival story.
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News: Red Bus Londinium is three years old. Take a look at the ten shows which got five star reviews in that time.
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Debate: The debate over early theatre start times highlights the balance between commuting convenience and preserving the traditional theatre experience.
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Interview: Norvil & Josephine’s 2026 tour presents “Rabbits Out of the Hat,” blending magic and storytelling to explore tradition versus change.
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2027 theatre news: Kimberly Belflower’s *John Proctor is the Villain* premieres at Wyndham’s Theatre in February 2027 after a record-breaking Royal Court run.
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Olga Balakleets explains why the Creative Women Forum’s 10th anniversary is so significant and her vision for the future.
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Drew Gasparini and Sharon Sexton discuss reviving The Karate Kid as a musical, blending cultural authenticity and modern relevance for audiences.
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A Look Ahead: Alexis Gregory’s SMOKE, a provocative exploration of queer themes, begins its 2026 tour, engaging audiences in profound discussions.
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2024 had many wonderful theatre, book and cultural highlights. It was very hard to make choices of which were the most stellar but I have tried! Below are the shows, books and other treats which for me opened my mind and expanded my horizons in 2024.

