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A Roman outdoor theatre is finally getting a permanent stage - and a bar
roman theatre
Theatre

A Roman outdoor theatre is finally getting a permanent stage - and a bar

PIP assessments are no laughing matter. Or are they?
Don’t Make Tea is a dark comedy around PIP assessments
Theatre

PIP assessments are no laughing matter. Or are they?

Big Issue vendor performs at theatre he usually sells outside
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Our vendors

Big Issue vendor performs at theatre he usually sells outside

'A landmark moment': Arthur Hughes on being the first disabled actor to play Richard III at the RSC
Theatre

'A landmark moment': Arthur Hughes on being the first disabled actor to play Richard III at the RSC

From sofa surfing to the stage: This artistic director wants to give people experiencing homelessness a new lease of life
Homelessness

From sofa surfing to the stage: This artistic director wants to give people experiencing homelessness a new lease of life

Bertie Carvel on playing Donald Trump: 'It's going to be a huge success. I feel confident saying that to you.'
Theatre

Bertie Carvel on playing Donald Trump: 'It's going to be a huge success. I feel confident saying that to you.'

Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
Violence Against Women

Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women

Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death
Opera

Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death

Get Up, Stand Up! - Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End
Arinzé Kene says he faced 'huge waves and mountains of fear' prior to portraying Bob Marley. Image: Craig Sugden
Theatre

Get Up, Stand Up! - Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End

Theatre helped Jonnie Barton come to terms with his history of homelessness
Theatre

Theatre helped Jonnie Barton come to terms with his history of homelessness

Emilia Teglia's journey from Big Issue vendor to founding a theatre company
Theatre

Emilia Teglia's journey from Big Issue vendor to founding a theatre company

Lesley Sharp: 'When the world is carrying a wound... how do we resolve that?'
Theatre

Lesley Sharp: 'When the world is carrying a wound... how do we resolve that?'

A play exploring LGBTQ homelessness is turning a London theatre into a sauna
Theatre

A play exploring LGBTQ homelessness is turning a London theatre into a sauna

Big Issue vendor Clive is starring in a new play – with his dog Geezer
Clive Plymouth
Theatre

Big Issue vendor Clive is starring in a new play – with his dog Geezer

Behind the Label is giving marginalised people a voice through theatre
Behind The Label
Theatre

Behind the Label is giving marginalised people a voice through theatre

Plymouth vendor Clive has had a starring role in a theatre production
Clive Theatre Royal Plymouth John Allen
Theatre

Plymouth vendor Clive has had a starring role in a theatre production

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Poverty Safari Live: A Big Issue vendor reviews Edinburgh's top show
Darren McGarvey
Theatre

Poverty Safari Live: A Big Issue vendor reviews Edinburgh's top show