Some of the most powerful theatre begins with deeply personal experiences. The Woman in the Mirror transforms one family's journey through Alzheimer's disease into an honest, compassionate and uplifting theatrical experience that has already touched audiences around the world. Ahead of its Edinburgh Fringe performances, I talked with Dayna Steele, writer, creator and performer of the production, to discuss bringing such an intimate story to the stage, the responsibility of re

This June, Rose Bruford College presents two ambitious responses to Euripides's works as its MA and MFA Acting students prepare to enter the profession. After the Fall, directed by Punchdrunk associate Sarah Dowling, is a promenade performance inspired by Hecuba and The Trojan Women. At the same time, The Rest Will Be Familiar to You from Cinema, directed by Ivan V Talijančić, marks the English-language premiere of Martin Crimp's striking adaptation of The Phoenician Women. I

Following critical acclaim and a successful previous run, Play Nicely Theatre's There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention embarks on a new tour this summer. Written and performed by Henri Merriam and directed by Sophia Capasso, the production uses the breakdown of a marriage to examine society's romantic ideals, coercive relationships, and the stories women are taught to believe about love. Ahead of the tour, we spoke with Henri about transforming personal exper