‘I can move my body how I want’: standup Stephanie Laing on conquering her fear of public dancing
She used to love cutting a rug – until she gave up drinking. Now, the comic has used dance to heal her wounded self-esteem – and explore the funny side of contemporary choreography
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Is the theatre interval becoming a thing of the past?
‘A 70-year-old skipping about pretending to be 20’: the new era of age-blind casting
‘I was afraid somebody might run on stage and harm us’: the Taiwanese play that dares to address nationhood
‘The younger generation condemn us’: stars of Madwomen of the West hit back at cancel culture
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Pictures & video
Essentially Edinburgh: dance, drag and plenty of drama at the 2024 festival
All eyes on Auld Reekie: Edinburgh festival 2024 begins
Photographer Murdo MacLeod presents his view of the opening week’s shows at Scotland’s annual arts spectacular
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James Corden delays play to watch Euros penalty shootout with audience
The Constituent was due to begin just as players were lining up to take penalties to secure a place in the Euros semi-finals
No rest for the wicked: The School for Scandal at the RSC
A night to remember: the return of Complicité classic Mnemonic
‘Our message? Be fabulous!’: Drag artists with Down’s syndrome
Tony awards 2024: red carpet looks and best of the show
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