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Thursday, December 25, 2025

'The best thing I have ever witnessed on stage': readers' favourite theatre of 2025 by Guardian Readers and Alfie Packham

A transcendent new take on King Lear, a thrilling Evita and a show at Glasgow's revamped Citizens that reduced one viewer to a 'blubbering wreck' are among your highlights' More on the best …

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Saturday, December 28, 2024

'I was captivated and in awe': readers' favourite theatre of 2024 by Guardian Readers

A towering turn from John Lithgow, musicals in Birmingham and Manchester, and Sarah Snook's one-woman Wilde were among the year's standout shows Royal Court, London Continue reading...

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Readers' favourite stage shows of 2023 by Guardian Readers

This year, our readers were blown away by productions from Machinal to Free Your Mind " with one theatregoer returning to watch Groundhog Day four times Fortune theatre, LondonA gloriously s…

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Friday, September 29, 2023

'He turned every performance into a masterpiece': readers pay tribute to Michael Gambon by Guardian Readers

The actor gave astonishing performances in works by Shakespeare, Beckett and Brecht in the West End " and he was just as unforgettable off stage, our readers remember Michael Gambon: a life …

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Friday, March 31, 2023

'We used to chat as we walked our dogs. He was lovely!' Readers on the Paul O'Grady they knew and adored by Guardian Readers

Friendly and fiery, compassionate and uncompromising, O'Grady and his alter ego Lily Savage made friends wherever they went. Readers remember the groundbreaking, down-to-earth comedian When …

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Readers' favourite stage shows of 2022 by Guardian Readers

This year readers saw some amazing theatre, provoking tears, recognition, anger, inspiration and awe Leeds Playhouse Continue reading...

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Monday, December 20, 2021

'Beautiful, profound, uplifting': readers' favourite stage shows of 2021 by Guardian Readers

A comeback year saw standout productions up and down the country. Here's your pick of the best More on the best culture of 2021 Curve, LeicesterI don't think I've ever seen anything quite li…

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

'Exactly the show we needed in 2020': readers' favourite theatre of the year by Guardian Readers

With theatres dark for much of the year, readers found imaginative alternatives online as well as treasurable shows on stage More on the best culture of 2020 Stephen Joseph theatre, Scarboro…

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

'I'll miss the camaraderie': readers on the Edinburgh festival cancellation by Chris Wiegand and Guardian Readers

We asked you to share your thoughts and experiences about this summer's festival being cancelled because of the coronavirus. Here's what some of you said Coronavirus and culture " a list of…

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Readers' favourite stage shows of 2019 by Guardian Readers

Andrew Scott was spellbinding in Present Laughter, Life of Pi stunned Sheffield and Tao of Glass was a tour de force Dundee Rep, Dundee Continue reading...

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

'Our teachers whooped for Avenue Q!' Readers pick the 21st century's best theatre and dance by Guardian Readers and Rachel Obordo

Following our selection of this century's best new plays and dance shows, readers give their reactions and suggestions " from Book of Mormon to The Red Shoes The top 50 theatre shows of the…

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Friday, August 9, 2019

'Only 12% booked me under my real name' : BAME performers at the fringe by Serena Bhandari and Guardian Readers

We asked BAME comedians, performers and Guardian readers about their experiences at the Edinburgh fringe For Scotland's capital August means the rushed arrival of throngs of people in search…

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Monday, August 5, 2019

Share your BAME experiences of the Edinburgh fringe by Guardian Readers and Serena Bhandari

We want to hear from BAME people who are attending - or have attended - the festival. What has your experience been like? In the run-up to this year's Edinburgh fringe, the biggest festival …

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Is dancing an important part of your life? We want to hear from you by Guardian Readers

As part of a new video series we'd like to hear from people who love to dance and what it means to themDo you love to dance like no one's watching? Would your life feel a little empty if you…

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Monday, March 12, 2018

'An ordinary guy who was also a comedy genius': readers on Ken Dodd by Guardian Readers

Following the death of Sir Ken Dodd, we asked you for your tributes and memories of the entertainer I was doing a one man play (One Fine Day) at Liverpool Playhouse in the mid 90s. Ken came …

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Share your tributes and memories of Ken Dodd by Guardian Readers

Comedian and entertainer Sir Ken Dodd has died at the age of 90. You can share your tributes with us here Ken Dodd, the comic and entertainer, has died at the age of 90 just two days after m…

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

What do you think would change if women ruled the world? by Guardian Readers

In light of a theatrical live event where women are in charge, we want to know what you think a society like that might be like. Share your views belowWhat If Women Ruled the World is a "the…

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Friday, December 16, 2016

Readers' favourite stage shows of 2016 by Guardian Readers

Imogen took your breath away, The Damned United hooked you and The Grinning Man made you smile darkly. We asked for your top shows of the year and were flooded with rave reviews " here's a s…

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Monday, September 19, 2016

What is Bill Hicks's legacy? Readers' responses by Guardian Readers

For the 20th anniversary of the comedian's death, we asked readers to tell us what they think his legacy is. Was he 'a voice in the wilderness' or the originator of the 'ranting style' of st…

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

'I was in tears': fans on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by James Walsh and Guardian Readers

Harry Potter fans lucky enough to have seen the play already share their reviews. Warning: contains spoilersHow magical was the new Harry Potter play for longstanding Potter fans? Our theatr…

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: share your reviews by Guardian Readers

If you're lucky enough to have seen the new Harry Potter play, we want to hear what you thought about itThe latest expansion of the Harry Potter universe is finally with us in the form of Ha…

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

How are you going to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday? by Guardian Readers

Karaokes, baking and hip-hop: there are plenty of ways to mark the 400th anniversary of the bard's death " and his 452nd birthday. Tell us how you're planning to celebrate " and share pictur…

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Friday, December 25, 2015

Readers' favourite stage shows of 2015 by Guardian Readers

Talking cats delighted you, Imelda Staunton moved you to tears and Damon Albarn conjured wonder … we asked you to choose the best shows you've seen this year and were flooded with rave rev…

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Readers' pictures on the theme of 'magic' by Guardian Readers and Rachel Obordo

For this weeks photography assignment in the Observer New Review we asked you to share your photos on the theme of magic via GuardianWitness. Here is a selection of our favouritesShare your …

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Friday, October 3, 2014

Tell us about your Fun Palaces weekend share your photos and stories by Marta Bausells and Guardian Readers

The Fun Palaces project will scatter hundreds of pop-up events around the UK and beyond, combining arts and science. Are you going? Tell us about your weekend and share your pictures via Gua…

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Edinburgh festival: your favourite shows and memorable moments by Marta Bausells and Guardian Readers

We asked you to choose the best thing youve ever seen at the Edinburgh festival. From a teenager mesmerised by Russian theatre to audience members being thrown olives and oiled up, here are …

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Your Edinburgh: share your festival photographs by Marta Bausells and Guardian Readers

Whether youre cracking up on the Fringe, hanging out with bookish types at Charlotte Square, performing, working, or just generally going down with festival fever, share your pictures with u…

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Theatre mementos: your pictures and memories by Guardian Readers and Chris Wiegand

We invited you to take a photo of your favourite theatre memento and tell us where it came from and what you thought of the show. Here is a selection of the best Continue reading...

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Theatre mementos - share your pictures by Chris Wiegand and Guardian Readers

Have you ever taken home a theatre memento beyond the standard programme and ticket? Share your pictures and tell us what you thought of the showThese items look like leftovers from a romant…

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Shakespeare video competition: recreate a scene from Shakespeare without sound by Philippa Law and Guardian Readers

Show us a scene from Shakespeare in a silent video no more than 60 seconds long and you could win two tickets to Deafinitely Theatre's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakesp…

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Shakespeare quotes to live your life by by Guardian Readers

We asked readers to record themselves reading their most treasured lines from Shakespeare's plays. Here are our favourite responses what other quotes would you add?To mark the 450th anniver…

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