British acting legend Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. Here, we pay tribute to the star and some of her most memorable roles.

We interview Emma Pallett, actor and writer of Flumps, ahead of her upcoming show at Brighton Fringe

To pursue independence and artistic freedom, do you have to abandon your duty to your family? Cheryl Ho and Rachel Lee spotlight loneliness, inner turmoil and the pressure of meeting expectations in their Brighton Fringe piece

Soft-spoken or silenced, fierce fighters or hypersexualised punchlines – we take a look at the representation of East Asian women on camera and beyond it.

This Summer, I was set the task of learning all of my lines for my GCSE Drama scripted performance. It got me thinking about my methods for learning lines and had me experimenting with some new techniques.

Prolific stage, film and TV actor Rory Kinnear gave young aspiring actors his words of wisdom for being successful in the industry at the National Student Drama Festival. 

"If your idea is still exciting you, your passion still raw; then you will find a way to get it out there to an audience!"

"If you’re truly passionate about acting, then stay in the game no matter how hard times get. Your desire and ambition will bring you success, just don’t give up."

“As a kid we didn’t do Halloween, as an adult – I take any chance to dress up as something creepy!”

In this War Horse play review I explore the National Theatre Company's masterful use of animation, storytelling, puppetry, music and scenic arts.

Kirsten Vangsness, American star of Criminal Minds, brings a performance to the Assembly Rooms that is energetic, engaging and comical.

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