Death of an Iraqi at the hands of the British Army will be examined on stage only weeks before the publication of an independent report into the
scandal
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Women, Power and Politics is the Tricycle’s latest cycle of new plays by some of our best female writers — and it couldn’t be more timely, director Indhu Rubasingham tells Johanna Thomas-Corr.... more
Britain will experience the 'Obama effect' in full when a black man or woman becomes Mayor of London, according to one of the country's leading playwrights... more
Music venues welcome proposed government U-turn on licensing rules ending six-year battle against legislation they 'stifled' London's live music scene... more
The Arts Council has encountered ridicule and anger over attempts to force theatre and museum trustees to disclose their sexuality to obtain funding... more
Confrontational playwright Roy Williams talks about his new play, Days Of Significance, which takes a hard look at the faults of modern-day Britain.... more
A Polish immigrant is subjected to racism by an old West Indian man in the latest play by Kwame Kwei-Armah. 'People have short memories,' says the writer.... more
Anne-Marie Duff is shortlisted in the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for her impassioned Joan of Arc against Billie Piper's stage debut in Treats.... more
It's the final weekend of the Ealing Comedy Festival, US mentalist Marc Salem continues to amaze with his mind-reading feats and Frank Sidebottom makes a welcome return.... more
Reading a serial number off a bank note while blindfolded and working out where audience members went on holiday are two of New Yorker Marc Salem's favourite tricks.... more
Comedy preview: As the build-up to the Edinburgh Festival goes into full swing, a variety of great comics are honing their acts in smaller venues. Russell Brand, Robert Newman and Bill Bailey are among the hottest tickets.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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