He moved to Hackney almost two decades ago, but only now is celebrated director Marcello Magni bringing an ambitious international work to his local theatre. He explains why it’s taken him so long and why empathy is critical to his art

The Citizen finds out more about this recently-opened Hackney Wick venue

The Tent is an addition to Arcola’s new home, situated on one of the sites it hopes to turn into to a 300+ seat main house theatre

2- 13 August 2011, Arcola Theatre

Shakespeare’s popular comedy is running in Abney Park Cemetery this month

A reminder of the debt we owe journalists who risk their lives to expose wrongdoing around the world, this drama is a must-see for anyone who cares about freedom and justice

Arcola, London

9 June – 16 July 2011, Arcola

Thurs 19 – Sat 21 and Thurs 26 – Sat 29 May 2011, St Leonard’s Church Shoreditch

Until 4 June 2011, Arcola Theatre