he gets paid the same as everyone else

“There’s something special about the idea that someone can’t get to a show because they’re out of tickets,” says Timothy Sheader. It’s a surprising admission from one of our most talented directors, especially at a time when the mantra revolves around accessibility and inclusivity. At the Donmar Warehouse, which Sheader took charge of last summer, … Read more

Romeo & Juliet; Richard III; Passing Strange review – no fault in these stars

The theatrical atmosphere has been heavily charged with arguments lately. Some of it is terrible. Shortly after announcing that Francesca Amewudah-Rivers had been cast as Juliet, alongside Tom Holland’s Romeo, the Jamie Lloyd Company released a statement explaining that she had been subjected to a “barrage” of racism and misogyny online. Strong support for Amewudah-Rivers, … Read more