Rosemary Waugh

Anniversary staging of George Orwell’s classic is visually striking, but emotionally unengaging

As Exeter Northcott Theatre enters a new phase of its life in the South West, co-leaders Martin Berry, Kelly Johnson and Emma Stephenson talk to Rosemary Waugh about adopting their plans, including a return to the venue producing its own shows – starting with new play The Commotion Time

Male friendship is magnified in Iqbal Khan’s thoughtful anniversary production of Yasmina Reza’s 1990s hit

Multidisciplinary artist Monique Touko talks about her journey to the theatre director’s chair, what piques her interest and her belief in the power of physical performance

Kim Brandstrup concludes his Grecian trilogy with a brilliantly unsettling dive through the looking glass

Excellent performances from a cast including David Morrissey and Mathew Horne elevate a pair of Pinter plays that are showing their age

Clever lyrics and an expert cast make this new musical buzz

Director Emma Rice returns in full force with a bloody twist on the so-called fairytale that combines political truth and heartbreak with a new sense of purpose

The creativity of women theatre directors has fuelled the industry for decades. Arts critic and journalist Rosemary Waugh says it’s time to appreciate the breadth and brilliance of these vital talents – and to make sure they’re supported to stay working

This double bill of mythological-inspired opera and contemporary dance excels in shadows and theatricality