A rundown of the best film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts and news of 2018

Well, with this roundup for November, there’s no denying that the holidays are just around the corner. And in theatre, that can only mean one thing. It’s panto season!!!!

For some of us, going to the theatre is an enjoyable experience, and the only thing we have to worry about is the quality of the performance. However, members of the audience who are D/deaf or disabled can't even be guaranteed their needs will be accommodated.

From The Oxford School of Drama to the West End’s Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Jordan Bamford talks us through his Trinity Diploma in Professional Acting. 

Sarah Welsh catches up with David Hevey, Shape’s CEO, and two artists playing their part in a heritage story that’s both a global first and a major coup for Britain.

March for Brexit, journalism under threat, and a reduction in the wage gap

Taking us though the ‘risky as hell’ process of staging an original production, Hannah Elsy gives us the lowdown on the new Original Cast Recording.

A guide to the best shows theatre can offer

It was the second annual The Stage Debut Awards this week, celebrating some of the theatre industry's brightest new stars

Delivering a speech? Competing in a debate? Performing some Shakespeare? Here's your 'how-to’ for having a good stage presence.

Thinking of using art and creativity to make the world a better place? Here are a few tips from Danny of BP or Not BP? to get you started.

Fresh from Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Brenda's Got a Baby is returning to stage@leeds for two nights. Brenda's Got a Baby is a brand new 4 star verbatim play about young working class women and their access to opportunity. 

http://stage.leeds.ac.uk/whatson/brendas-got-a-baby-2/