Gerald Scarfe on stage and screen
Opening next week at the House of Illustration in London is an exhibition celebrating Gerald Scarfe’s production designs for theatre, rock, opera, ballet and film.
Curtain Up! Peter Dazeley shoots London theatres
The latest in photographer Peter Dazeley’s series of photobooks on the capital focuses on London’s theatres and takes the reader into some of the city’s most famous institutions
Jon Snow talks to Jeremy Deller about ‘We’re here because we’re here’
Jeremy Deller and Rufus Norris’ commemoration to the Battle of the Somme on July 1 2016 was one of the most powerful public art projects of recent years. Here, in an extract from a new book on the project, Jon Snow interviews Deller about the work that went into this unique event
Abigail Conway on creating immersive theatre show Party Skills for the End of the World
Party Skills for the End of the World is an immersive theatre show at this year’s Manchester International Festival, where visitors roam a vast empty office space and, yes, pick up new skills. We talk to artist Abigail Conway about how the piece was made, as well as how to turn your hobbies into art
WHIST and the ‘gamification’ of theatre
AΦE’s new production WHIST is part theatrical piece; part art installation and part video game, powered by VR technology
Ten things to see at The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains
A new exhibition at the V&A Museum in London celebrates all things Pink Floyd – from the band’s iconic album art to ambitious live shows and innovative use of technology
Olafur Eliasson on his set design for Tree of Codes
Olafur Eliasson, Jamie xx and Wayne McGregor’s touring ballet Tree of Codes has arrived in London for a week-long run at Sadler’s Wells. We caught up with Eliasson at creative conference Design Indaba to talk about the ambitious collaboration
The Play’s the Thing: The National Theatre logo at 40
Ian Dennis’ distinctive ‘NT’ logo has lost none of its charm since it was first introduced. In this extract from the book, TM, Dennis reveals how he came up with the design while working at FHK Henrion’s studio
Tech comes to The Tempest in new RSC production
The Royal Shakespeare Company has joined forces with Imaginarium Studios and Intel to create a digital version of the sprite Ariel in its latest production of The Tempest. We find out how it was done.
AllCreative: a new film series to inspire young creative careers
Sir Paul Smith, David Adjaye, Zoë Wanamaker and Marion Deuchars are among an impressive array of figures from across the creative industries appearing on a new website developed by Paul Brazier to inspire and inform young people
Es Devlin creates mirror maze installation in Peckham for Chanel and i-D
Stage designer Es Devlin has created her first solo installation – a multi-sensory space inspired by scent, memory and her experience of working on stage shows for Adele and Beyonce
Magical realism: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Set aside your cynicism: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has much to teach anyone interested in creating a great experience
