Chris Browning

Trumpton (28th February 1967). Man on roof? It's all in a day's work for the brave boys of the Trumpton fire brigade.

Tears for a clown – but Philippe Gaulier leaves the stage in good humour At an unconventional wake in Paris, ex-pupils tell tales of the entertainer who taught them with brutal and hilarious wit – and bought their secrets with champagne, @thejohnsimpson bit.ly/3MoAKVD

Rachel Weisz reflects on her late teacher Philippe Gaulier, who once taught her theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb…

A beautiful appreciation of Philippe Gaulier by @SimonMcBurney theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb…

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The UK arts scene will soon be a no-go for all but the moneyed middle classes thetimes.com/article/ac3e2e…

"I do love a woman with spirit..."

How a 1937 film pulled off one of cinema’s creepiest transformations. It’s hard to believe this effect was created nearly 90 years ago.

Remembering Robert Hardy, born this day in 1925.

“The only things Mick [Jagger] and I disagree about is the band, the music and what we do.” Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones.

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka gave a performance that was equal parts whimsy and menace. He agreed to take the role only if he could make his entrance with a limp that turned into a somersault, so audiences would never know when he was telling the truth.

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This weekend is the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, from 1985, and BBC will be repeating 7 hours worth. We have some extra gems I doubt they will use to tune into #LiveAid40

#OnThisDay 1985: Live Aid began, in Wembley Stadium.

Calling all performers, directors, writers, composers, designers, and theatre creatives! There are two days left to shout about the best theatre debuts from the past 12 months 💖 Read about eligibility and start your submission today: thestage.co.uk/the-stage-debu…

The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting (@bruntwoodprize) has announced its shortlist for 2025, which includes Ava Wong Davies 👇 #Echobox=1751022144" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/bruntwood…

The University of Nottingham will no longer offer a final year module in practical theatremaking as part of its undergraduate English degree 👇 #Echobox=1751022316" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/universit…