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

Created and performed by a 16-strong ensemble of refugees and migrants, Ali in Wonder(Eng)land returns to Jacksons Lane this July with a newly developed version of its acclaimed reimagining of Alice in Wonderland. Produced by LegalAliens Theatre and developed through their award-winning Tottenham Project, the production uses absurdist humour, physical theatre and lived experience to explore migration, belonging, and resilience. I spoke with director and dramaturg Lara Parmian

Ahead of directing the first professional revival of Firebird since its original West End run in 2016, I caught up with director Marlie Haco to discuss reviving urgent political theatre, handling difficult subject matter responsibly, and creating space for survivor voices at the core of the production. Written by Phil Davies and opening at Southwark Playhouse this July, Firebird addresses grooming gangs, sexual violence, and systemic failure through a deeply human perspective