In pictures: Gecko creates a dream world in Shanghai
Visit our photo gallery as we go behind the scenes of The Dreamer, Gecko and Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre’s first collaboration, inspired by the works of Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu
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Get an insight into hotly discussed issues in theatre and dance and hear from some of the inspiring people we work with – plus our latest opportunities
“Writing can change the world”
Jo Clifford, the UK’s most well-known trans playwright, visited Brazil with her moving, controversial show about Jesus, love and transphobia. As a Brazilian production of her play launches at Outburst 2016, she blogs about facing her fears and bonding with another country
How Outburst festival is building a home for queer arts in Belfast and beyond
Outburst has grown from a small grassroots event into an acclaimed international festival. Monica B. Pearl explores how its links with the Americas are challenging prejudice and developing artists – with this year’s programme including digital commissions and new work from Brazil and the Caribbean
When should you take a show to Edinburgh Fringe?
When should artists take work to the Edinburgh Fringe? And, when shouldn’t they? What are the alternatives? Artists such as Action Hero and experts including the Fringe itself share their advice
“It’s all real people playing a game”
Since appearing in Edinburgh Showcase 2015, Kaleider has taken The Money – an inventive production which is part show, part game – to China, Italy and the USA. As he prepares to live stream performances from Australia, Seth Honnor tells us about his experiences playing with different cultures
Meet the people who make Edinburgh Showcase happen
As we launch Edinburgh Showcase 2017, our director Neil Webb and showcase manager Becky Hinton tell us how the event helps UK artists find international opportunities, what the curation team is looking for, and why Neil once hid in a cupboard at a breakfast meeting…
Round-up: Disabled artists lead the debates at Unlimited Festivals 2016
What are the big issues in disability arts right now? Catch up on coverage from us and others exploring the conversations at Unlimited Festivals 2016 and profiling the festival artists
What gives theatre in Wales its radical edge?
Wales is a small nation with an international outlook and a history of pushing boundaries. Emma Geliot and Cathy Gomez explore a scene that challenges the way we think about community, language and space
Video: “Disability culture brings extra richness”
Unlimited Festival artist Kaite O’Reilly has just published a new collection of plays for atypical actors. She tells us about the time she lay in front of a bus during a demonstration and explains why we need to push for cultural change
Video: “Being a disabled person feels a political act”
Challenging comedians and campaigning to improve access to performances. Watch our conversation with Unlimited Festival artist Jess Thom and see excerpts of her first stand-up comedy show
