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Forget the stalls and the circle. The most radical theatre in Britain right now is happening in laundrettes, hospital corridors, and yes, actual bathrooms — and the proximity is the whole point. Here's your guide to the companies making unforgettable work in the places you'd least expect, and why being genuinely uncomfortable might be the best thing that's ever happened to you as an audience member.
British theatre etiquette has a stranglehold on what's possible in the room — and a growing number of companies are trying to prise its fingers loose. Here's why learning to talk back might be the most important thing you can do for experimental theatre, and how to do it without being a nuisance.
Forget the grand foyers and tiered seating — some of the most thrilling theatre in Britain right now is happening in converted warehouses, upstairs rooms above pubs, and spaces so small you can hear the performer breathe. We map the micro-venue revolution and explain why less room often means more theatre.
The idea of being asked to do something during a live performance sends a shiver down the spine of even the most seasoned theatre-goer. But participatory theatre is having a genuine moment in the UK — and once you understand what it's actually about, you might find it's the most alive you've felt in an audience in years. Here's everything you need to know before you take the plunge.