David Lodge, whose Secret Thoughts was winner of Best New Play in the Manchester Theatre Awards, reflects on the strange path taken from page to stage.

Kevin Bourke

The imminence of Matthew Dunster's new stage adaptation of Alan Sillitoe's first novel, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, stirs the memory of a veteran journalist.

Philip Radcliffe

DH Lawrence is one of the giants of Twentieth Century literature. But his reputation is based on his novels and his poetry, not his plays, of which even avid theatre-goers may not be aware. The Library Theatre Company hopes to change that with their production of The Daughter-In-Law at The Lowry.

Kevin Bourke

As this year's Bruntwood prize winners are announced, Kevin Bourke talks to Bruntwood Chairman Michael Oglesby about why arts sponsors need to take more chances and playwright Simon Stephens enthuses about the state of new writing in Britain today

Kevin Bourke

Bolton's favourite writer, although he "deserted" to London, Bill Naughton died 20 years ago come January 2012. The staging of Alfie at the Octagon stirs my memories of the man.

Philip Radcliffe

Why reviewers review. Why panels give out awards. All human life is there.

Paul Genty

Theatre extends way beyond the walls of formal spaces and plays a significant role for people in trying circumstances.

Philip Radcliffe