THE TRUTH ABOUT: Playhouse | History Defined

‘It was thrilling and combative’: inside a revealing Pee-wee Herman documentary

The singular comedian gave 40 hours of interviews to film-maker Matt Wolf for an intimate and often challenging two-part portrait

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

One of Australia's biggest performing arts centres is midway through a major renovation. But theatregoers will never see the most vital part of the project.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Readers on the plays that changed their lives: ‘It gave me access to a world that seemed elite’

Our series on theatrical discoveries continues with cherished memories from Guardian readers who felt profoundly moved by works on the stage

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice issues apology to fans over 'delay' before Whitley Bay performances

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice issued an apology to fans waiting to see him at Playhouse Whitley Bay

Chronicle Live · Apr 3, 2023

James Acaster Leeds gig tickets chaos as angry fans 'taken to cider website' while trying to book Leeds Playhouse tour

Customers have also claimed the overall service has been 'poor'

Leeds Live · Mar 31, 2023

Embarrassed Edinburgh family 'told off for miming' along to Annie at Playhouse

They said that they felt as though they were "treated like children" and after one of their party complained to a manager they were followed to the toilets by security.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2023

11 brilliant theatre shows coming to Liverpool that you don't want to miss

There's plenty of incredible performances to enjoy at Liverpool's theatres

Liverpool Echo · Feb 27, 2023

Inside UK's best seaside town dubbed 'greatest place on the planet'

Catherine Addison-Swan says she has been “lucky enough” to call the North Tyneside town home for over a year and is still discovering new gems throughout the town

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023

10 brilliant theatre shows coming to Liverpool that you don't want to miss

There's plenty of incredible performances to enjoy at Liverpool's theatres

Liverpool Echo · Jan 29, 2023

Co Derry actor to play John Hume in musical drama about his life

The play will run over eight nights, with the final performance on April 7 being screened live to a global audience as part of a series of events to mark the 25th anniversary of the agreement

Belfast Live · Jan 18, 2023