Interview: Writer and director Alan McKendrick

Born, raised and still resident in Glasgow, Alan McKendrick is very much a product of his environment: the great Scottish city's culture of innovation informs his award-winning work. Antonia Windsor finds out what makes him tick


Interview: The founders of Momentum

Liverpool theatre company Momentum has caused a stir in its short history by combining dance with startling visual imagery. Antonia Windsor meets its co-founders and learns more about their 'visceral physical theatre'

Profile: Manchester Royal Exchange

The Manchester Royal Exchange is proof that theatre is thriving - and always has thrived - outside London. Antonia Windsor profiles a great - but relatively unheralded - theatrical institution


Stylish shows

A round-up of the best theatre

Stuff Happens

What the papers said about David Hare’s play at the National


Hytner at the National

What the papers said Nicholas Hytner’s first season at the National

Theatre, dance and film


Literature


Art and fashion


Music


Media

Bare (almost) all in the name of Burlesque

What the papers said the latest performance trend

Theatre, dance and film

Theatre for the Everyman

From Bleasdale to Babul and the Blue Bear, Antonia Windsor journeys through Liverpool’s rich theatrical heritage

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Artistic director of the Everyman and the Playhouse


Shobana Jeyasingh

Antonia Windsor talks to the contemporary choreographer about her life and career


Uncovering Secret Cinema

Antonia Windsor discovers how film-lovers are being invigorated by new immersive cinematic experiences