The Read

William Shakespeare’s Sonnets are among the most beautiful and most fascinating poems ever written.

Step into the world of "Wonder Boy," a startling new play from writer Ross Willis and Bristol Old Vic that follows Sonny, a 12-year-old grappling with a speech impediment.

From Bristol Old Vic, ''Touching the Void'' is a thrilling plunge into the depths of human resilience, directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris.

Some of Britain’s top comedians bring to life the humorous side of renowned Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov.

Will the course of true love still run smooth in Russell T Davies’ fresh adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Mark Gatiss' clever retelling of Dickens' Christmas classic captured live at London's Alexandra Palace Theatre.

Emily Brontë's epic story of love, revenge, and redemption is transformed into a powerful new musical from National Theatre, Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic, and York Theatre Royal.

Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma star in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Simon Godwin.

Callum Scott-Howells breathes life into this classic tale of identical twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin Jones.

Mark Benton embodies 1960’s Newc astle in this exhilarating working class tale.

A darkly comic novel that reveals the seedy underbelly of London in the 1960s.