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Step away from algorithms and endless scrolling. In an increasingly compromised media landscape, we believe print offers the space for critical thinking and new visions of a better world.

People of Theatre is a quarterly independent magazine exploring politics, identity, community and the world around us through theatre, dance and performance.

Growing out of ten years as a grassroots platform, we champion the artists, makers and thinkers you should know about, but whom mainstream media too often sidelines in favour of celebrity-driven clickbait and easy entertainment.

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ONLY £39/year. Concessions also available

Beautifully edited issues

Long reads, interviews, and theatre culture in a format worth keeping.

not the usual theatre establishment

Fresh voices, interviews, essays and reflections from artists, writers and culture lovers bringing personal, political and radical perspectives.

No Celebrities, Just Artists

A magazine that moves beyond celebrity culture to centre the artists, makers and communities too often sidelined by mainstream media.

Exclusive Theatre Fam+ extras

Subscribers get access to selected promo codes for our recommended shows, early reads, Theatre Club trips and extra perks throughout the year.

Kick-ass shows curated for you

Regular newsletters with a curated list of shows selected with care, curiosity and a taste for bold, socially engaged work. Not hype, trends or filler deals.

you support independent culture

Your subscription helps us stay non-profit, artist-focused and committed to paying contributors fairly.

What You Get as a Member

What You Get as a Member

4 stunning magazines a year. Print + Digital

Q&As, essays, columns, features and creative writing that speak to the world we live in through the lens of theatre, dance and performance.

Monthly Show Picks

A handpicked list of theatre, dance, and cultural events that matter. Curated with care; no hype, no seat-filling.

Exclusive promo codes 

See brilliant shows for less. Not random discounts, but work we truly believe in.

One promo code can save you £20–£40, quickly covering your membership.

Theatre Club 

Joining one of our theatre trips or socials can create space for connection and friendship in a world that often feels divided.

In- person Workshops & online webinars with artists 

Honest spaces to talk, think, and connect around big themes with guest experts.

Perks with partners 

Discounts at independent bookshops, cafes, and galleries that share our values.

Artist/Producer memberships available 

If you’re making the work, this membership offers tailored support.

From networking and skill-sharing workshops to informal meetups with producers and programmers.

Exclusive Promo Codes

Exclusive Promo Codes

Use just one or two promo codes and you’ve already covered the cost of your subscription. See below a few examples of shows we’ve offered promo codes for.

Use just one or two promo codes and you’ve already covered the cost of your subscription.

See below a few examples of shows we’ve offered promo codes for.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it. See a few examples of shows we’ve offered promo codes for.

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Exclusive Promo Codes

The shows we love, for less.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

The shows we love, for less.

More theatre, fewer barriers.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

Exclusive Promo Codes

The shows we love, for less.

You don't just read about theatre that matters. You get access to it.

A Taste of the Magazine

A Taste of the Magazine

Interviews, essays, columns, features, creative writing and much more.

A look at the world through the lens of theatre, dance and performance.

Interviews, essays, columns, features, creative writing and much more. No boring reviews.

A look at the world through the lens of theatre, dance and performance.

Editorial Highlights

Q&A

Indira Varma - Actor

On the Old Vic’s 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and the shelf life of ambition for women

Essay

Black masculinity in dance

How pioneering Black dance artists challenge, reshape and expand what it means to be a Black man today.

Q&A

Mohammad Rabah from The Palestinian Circus

On creating joy under occupation and amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Art Therapy - Column

Redefining Mental Health

How performance can support healing and inspire new forms of creative therapy.

Feature

Twerking & Reggaeton Win the Holy War

How 'JEEZUS: The Musical' invites queer people to reclaim faith beyond religious oppression.

Feature

The Burden of Witnessing

Confronting sexual violence in the digital age through the Royal Court’s 'Are You Watching'?

What Readers Are Saying

What Readers Are Saying

Real screenshots. No fake reviews.

Real screenshots. No fake reviews.

You said it best

WHY OUR READERS STAY

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

You said it best

Why Our Readers Stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

You said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

You said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

Why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

You said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

You said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

you said it best

why our readers stay

Since launching the magazine, we’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and genuine appreciation or our editorial vision and the radical theatre and dance we champion. Here are just a few.

Digital Detox

Digital Detox

Tired of doomscrolling?

Research suggests that too much time on our phones can leave us feeling lonelier and desensitised to what we see.

Our magazine and in-person events invite you to slow down. Step away from algorithms and reconnect with thoughtful conversations about theatre, politics, community and the world around us.

A chance to pause, reflect and rediscover the joy of reading.

Tired of doomscrolling?

Research suggests that too much time on our phones can leave us feeling lonelier and desensitised to what we see.

Our magazine and in-person events invite you to slow down. Step away from algorithms and reconnect with thoughtful conversations about theatre, politics, community and the world around us.

A chance to pause, reflect and rediscover the joy of reading.

Building a Theatre-Loving Community

Building a Theatre-Loving Community

By joining, you’re supporting a non-profit movement that’s reshaping how we talk about theatre. Bold, honest, and rooted in community.

Every membership helps cover the costs and ensures every artist, writer, and contributor is paid fairly for their work.

By joining, you’re supporting a non-profit movement that’s reshaping how we talk about theatre. Bold, honest, and rooted in community.

Every membership helps cover the costs and ensures every artist, writer, and contributor is paid fairly for their work.

Passion for the art form

A New Way of Talking About Theatre

People of Theatre isn’t your typical theatre mag. It’s radical, independent, and fiercely community-rooted. No boring reviews. No celebrity interviews. No industry fluff.

Beyond the mainstream

Toward Cultural Wellbeing

Through radical writing and artistic reflection, the magazine inspires conscious living and bold, imaginative action.

No Algorithms. No AI. Just Community.

Voices That Rewrite the Rules

Artists, thinkers, and rebels using theatre to explore class, race, queerness, power, joy, grief and more. Bold, thoughtful work that cuts deep.

Human-Curated. Community-Led.

Built by Community

Every issue is created by artists rooted in community, shaping culture from the ground up, often ignored by mainstream media. It’s made to reach both seasoned theatregoers and new ones through real stories and sharp thinking.

Championing New Voices & Perspectives.

No Algorithms

Inside, you’ll find content that treats us as thinkers, not consumers. Writing that invites reflection, not just reaction.

Perfect for your digital detox

A Movement You Can Hold

The magazine is a physical reminder that thoughtful, radical perspectives matter more than ever; when mainstream narratives fall short and social media wears us down.

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