Anya Ryan

Kat B is about to take to Hackney Empire’s panto stage in a production of Dick Whittington and his Cat. He tells Anya Ryan about some of the funny moments, his favourite crowds and what keeps him coming back to panto

Deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency loses its way

Over the past 20 years, the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting has become an integral part of the theatre landscape, propelling the careers of some of our most exciting writers. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Anya Ryan goes behind the scenes to find out what makes it so special

When such craft is needed to prepare a stand-up show, it seems strange that the theatre industry seems to overlook them, says Anya Ryan

Jethro Compton and Darren Clark’s folk-musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the latest fringe show to hit the West End. The pair tell Anya Ryan how they got here

A theatrical argument as to why we should talk more about the impact of birth

Elf Lyons’ new show is a daft and sometimes glorious feat of horseplay

Choose-your-own-adventure, binaural sound journey leaves you feeling hollow

Chilling story of modern xenophobia from theatre company YesYesNoNo

Hannah Gadsby’s return to the fringe is polished, but not as brilliant as their last visit