Arts

Behind the scenes of the 250th staging of the world's largest open-submission show.

An all-female production set in a present-day women's prison.

Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright share magical memories.

Darcey Bussell discovers a tale of broken dreams behind Audrey Hepburn's image.

Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s.

An innovative all-female stage production, recorded with a live audience.

Harriet Walter is Prospero in an all-female telling of Shakespeare's magical tale.

Josie D'arby goes on the trail of the man and artist, in the beautiful places he painted.

Mark Kermode joins Jane Hill to talk about the week's cinema releases.

Insatiable hunger for human brain? Zombie apocalypse may be approaching.

Alan Yentob meets The Handmaid's Tale writer and visionary provocateur in Toronto.

Simon Schama looks at the pivotal role art has played in the forging of humanity itself.

An portrait of Henri Matisse, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.