The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, the UK’s oldest drama school, has announced the appointment of Joanna Read as its new Principal.

The Notting Hill Carnival has begun its celebrations at Heathrow Airport, with arriving passengers being treated to a taste of what is to come.

It’s one of the most prestigious awards going. The Spotlight Prize showcases some of the most talented young actors and attracts fierce competition.

It was another busy day for The Drama Student crew yesterday down at Henham Park. The highlights are presented here.

I caught Stanley Park, a pilot, on BBC3, the other night. I don’t have time to sit flicking through vacuous TV channels, but this had something, I’d heard the story before!

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Have a night at the theatre or treat someone to an evening of live entertainment with one of our 5 Theatre Tokens prizes.

Old Vic New Voices have announced that applications are now open for the fifth annual The 24 Hour Plays.

Menier magic works its spell again with a chamber treatment of Aspects of Love, writes Josh Logan.

Matthew Bannerman heads down to Trafalgar Studios 2 for Wolfboy, the psycho-sexual musical thriller.

Benjamin Potter reviews A Stage Kindly’s latest production, Ballets Russes, and discovers a creative piece of work with some delightful performances.

As the set slowly disintegrated in the closing scene of Brian Friel’s tale of language and conquest, the power behind his simple story delivered its telling message.