Lyn Gardner

Artists should be trusted to make the work they want to make, but must always remember to treat the audience as a crucial part of the dynamic, says Lyn Gardner

From crossing vast mountain ranges and committing brutal acts of violence, to conjuring life-sized tigers and going inside the human body, theatremakers have long attempted to stage the seemingly unstageable. Artists responsible for some of these onstage phenomena tell Lyn Gardner how they do it, and why, sometimes, doing more with less can be the most powerful solution

The controversy over HOME Manchester’s cancellation – and reprogramming – of Voices of Resilience highlights the growing danger of self-censorship

With blistering, contemporary reimaginings of classic works, Robert Icke has become one of British theatre’s most renowned directors. He discusses his latest play, a reworking of Henry IV with Ian McKellen, and why theatre should prioritise exciting its audiences more

The one-of-a-kind, Norwich-based theatre collective is, on the surface, at the top of its game, but losing Arts Council England funding has put its very existence in jeopardy. Founder Jack Lowe discusses his latest work and the company’s future

With a general election on the horizon, it is the perfect time for arts organisations to join together to make the case for culture, but this should be something the sector does year in, year out

Having more – and different – people in the rooms where decisions are made can bring benefits for the communities impacted and for the theatre industry, too

Vault Festival provided a platform to many emerging, and later successful, artists. If British theatre is committed to supporting its future, venues now need to up their game

Recent research shows that theatres are attracting a younger, more diverse audience than ever before. Lyn Gardner examines this phenomenon and argues that efforts to continue to draw in these theatregoers must be focused on more than just programming

As he leaves HOME to become Manchester’s full-time cultural chief, the outgoing director and chief executive talks to Lyn Gardner about putting art at the heart of the city’s reputation