21Soho was meant to breathe life into London's stand-up scene. Yet dozens of artists and former staff members paint a portrait of a company in utter chaos.

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The comic was determined to make a blockbuster standup show that didn’t address trans issues. Then she changed her mind – and scooped comedy’s biggest prize

The month-long festival can be an endurance test for many its performers, as they confront their emotional and physical boundaries

The month-long festival can be an endurance test for many its performers, as they confront their emotional and physical boundaries

Political platitudes and a few trucks of aid won’t save the children dying now. But they show leaders can’t ignore public opinion for ever, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal it was far from the truth

Public figures tell of impact on their mental health after being targeted by Tattle Life

When a domestic abuser is also a fellow police officer, victims have been subjected to further trauma as forces close ranks against them. Now survivors a...

21Soho was meant to breathe life into London's stand-up scene. Yet dozens of artists and former staff members paint a portrait of a company in utter chaos.

21Soho was meant to breathe life into London's stand-up scene. Yet dozens of artists and former staff members paint a portrait of a company in utter chaos.

21Soho was meant to breathe life into London's stand-up scene. Yet dozens of artists and former staff members paint a portrait of a company in utter chaos.

New research from the Royal College of Nursing suggests many overseas nurses are thinking about leaving the UK. Could the government’s tough new immigration reforms accelerate that?

The central London institution champions new talent, amplifies LGBTQ+ voices and always takes risks. With a new outpost opening in Walthamstow, artists discuss how the West End venue is not just a place – it’s a philosophy

Actor and comedian charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, say police The comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape as well as two counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan police have said. More details soon … Continue reading...

Lucy Osborne tells high court she was ‘taken aback’ at number of people in contact over the actor’s alleged sexual misconduct A Guardian journalist who has worked on high-profile investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct by men said the volume of fresh leads received after writing about Noel Clarke was the most she had ever witnessed. Lucy Osborne, who, with Sirin Kale, carried out the Guardian’s investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the Doctor Who actor, told the high court that she was “taken aback” by how many people got in touch after publication of the first article. Continue reading...

The worst reforms since George Osborne will teach voters that politicians really are all the same. Is it worth it? asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Editorial: By defining itself as the party of work, Labour casts those unable to be economically productive – through disability or ill health – as burdens, not individuals with rights

Sharing secrets is a natural human instinct – and the boom in audio is providing new platforms for the juiciest stories

One of those waiting for Labour’s announcement explains why he depends on personal independence payments

From dancers breaking bones to camera crews forced to take terrible risks, stage and screen jobs can be hugely hazardous, says a scathing new report. We meet workers who feel ‘disposable’ – and the gr...

‘BBC Breakfast’ editor Richard Frediani was rewarded with more power after facing allegations of bullying, misconduct, and shaking a female colleague.

After her role in the hit spy thriller, the Irish actor stars in the BBC’s racy new Agatha Christie adaptation. She talks about her difficult school days, her pole-vaulting uncle, and being inspired by Love Island

Five years on from March 2020, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity. But politicians are starting to pretend the pandemic neve...

In a new book the scholar traces a line from reactionary tendencies in history to anti-trans feminists today

An independent standards authority says the industry must learn from recent scandals and create safer working environments New guidelines will be issued this week for the UK’s creative industries after a series of scandals including reports of…

Her one-woman show Main Character Energy has been a long time coming, with the writer-performer trying drag, standup and clowning to find her funny voice. ‘You have to put yourself in the limelight,’ she says

Exclusive: Analysis by the Guardian shows a third of major arts leaders were educated privately * Analysis: Who is ‘working class’ and why does it matter in the arts? * Interviews: Nine working-class creatives on class in the arts – and how they made…

Prosecutors in England and Wales are failing to obtain orders requiring the deletion of intimate content shared without consent, analysis reveals Perpetrators of “revenge porn” offences are being allowed to keep explicit images of their victims on their…