Steve Nallon is returning to Margaret Thatcher and fleshing her out. Alexander Ray Edser discovers how it's working out.

What’s in a word? In the word ‘playwright’, everything. Alexander Ray Edser considers an unfortunate trend in theatre today.

Mayoral elections are coming up in many parts of England. What can a Mayor do to help fund the Arts? Terry Grimley asks this on behalf of the new West Midlands Regional Authority. The article was commisioned by the think tank, Midlands Arts Progressive.

Alexander Ray Edser's Top 3 from 2015: HECUBA, QUEEN ANNE, TOP HAT.

The think-tank Midlands Arts Progressive has compiled eight wuestions for the West Midlands Regional Authority Mayoral Candidates around arts funding in the region. Although West Midlands based they have implications to many areas. See what you think.

Alan Geary, Top 3 from 2015: ONE MAN, TO GUVNORS, IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, EAST IS EAST.

Carole Woddis's Top 3 from 2015; three theatres-Soho, Royal Court Upstairs, Theatre 503.

William Russell’s Top 3 from 2015. CLARION, IN THE HEIGHTS, XANADU.

There have been excellent productions and outstanding performances. But I’d like to notice some of the theatres and Directors who maintain the energy of British theatre in difficult times. Sam Walters took Richmond’s Orange Tree theatre from a lunchtime pub operation in 1979 to a purpose-built auditorium with a year-round repertory of full-length evening shows, making him a hard act to follow. Harder when incoming Artistic Director Paul Miller was greeted last year by news the theatre’s Arts Council funding …

An innovative way to celebrate the Shakespeare 400 anniversary. Alexander Ray Edser looks at an exciting new project for April and May in the Midlands and touring.

William Russell considers ticket returns, non-performing stars, and other crises.

FURIOUS FOLLY: Mark Anderson A 14-18 NOW Commission A very special type of event Alexander Ray Edser looks at a major commission commemorating the 14-18 War.

Moving On William Russell looks at some major changes to important London Fringe venues

All in a good cause Reviewer William Russell outlines a 25 June event: Stonewall, funds, a response to the Orlando attack

Timothy Ramsden 3 June 1949 – 7 June 2016 Rod Dungate remembers the work of Founder Co-Editor of ReviewsGate.com, who died 7 June and who was cremated today, 8 July.

Thelma Ruby takes to the stage again at 91. William Russell speaks with someone who encompasses musicals, revue, and General at the National.

Ibsen Museum, Oslo, Norway 3Star*** Ibsenmuseet Henrik Ibsen Gate 26 Open: 15/9 to 14/5 Mon to Wed & Fri to Sun 11-16. Thurs 11 – 18. 15/5 to 14/9 Mon to Sun 11 -  18. Tel 40 02 36 30 www.ibsenmuseet.no Price 100nk ( approx. £10) Reductions for children, seniors and students. Review: Ian Spiby, July 2016 A useful insight into the life of the founder of modern drama