Adrian Chiles Challenges Paul Mescal on Shakespeare View
Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles disputes Paul Mescal's claim that Shakespeare's language is felt, not just understood. Read the full debate on acting, accessibility, and modern drama.
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RSC's Ambitious Forsyte Saga Adaptation Premieres
The RSC launches a monumental two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at Stratford's Swan Theatre. Discover our review of this ambitious seven-hour theatrical event.
Pinocchio Musical Review: Shakespeare's Globe
Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune's new family musical 'Pinocchio' swaps Collodi's darkness for humour and heart at Shakespeare's Globe, London, until 4 January.
Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist
Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.
Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
King Charles Leads Tributes to Sir Tom Stoppard
The King and Queen pay tribute to playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88. Read the heartfelt statement from Buckingham Palace and tributes from the arts world.
King Charles 'Deeply Saddened' by Death of Sir Tom Stoppard
Buckingham Palace announces King Charles and Queen Camilla are 'deeply saddened' by the death of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, a 'dear friend' and theatrical genius. Read the moving tributes.
Legendary Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard Dies Aged 88
The UK mourns Sir Tom Stoppard, the Oscar-winning playwright of Shakespeare In Love, who has died at 88. Remember his iconic works and legacy.
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar winner for Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his remarkable career spanning six decades.
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Acclaimed playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar-winner for Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his legendary career and profound impact on British theatre.
Tom Stoppard's First XI: His Greatest Works
Explore the remarkable 60-year career of Sir Tom Stoppard through a curated selection of his finest plays, films, and radio dramas. Discover the genius behind the wit.
Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Oscar-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, famed for Shakespeare in Love, has died peacefully at home aged 88. Remembering his brilliance and legacy.
Winter's Dream: Shakespeare Reimagined in London
Director Holly Race Roughan's chilling winter reinterpretation of A Midsummer Night's Dream brings the play's brutal undercurrents to the surface at London's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse until 31 January.
Herefordshire Stands In For Shakespeare's Stratford in Hamnet
Discover how Herefordshire's historic landscapes and crooked Tudor buildings became the perfect filming location for the cinematic adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet. Explore the Shakespearean connections.
Toby Jones dazzles as Iago in West End Othello
Discover why Toby Jones's masterful portrayal of Iago is earning standing ovations at Haymarket Theatre's stunning new production of Shakespeare's tragedy.
Harewood's Othello stuns in groundbreaking London production
David Harewood delivers a career-defining performance as Othello alongside Toby Jones's revelatory Iago in a modern-dress production that redefines Shakespeare's tragedy for contemporary audiences at Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Othello Review: A Modern Masterpiece at Riverside Studios
Discover how this bold new production of Othello at Hammersmith's Riverside Studios breathes fresh life into Shakespeare's classic tragedy with contemporary relevance and powerful performances.
Fantaisie: Modern Ophelia Swamped by Sensory Overload
French director Sandrine Rinaldi's ambitious 'Fantaisie' attempts to reimagine Shakespeare's Ophelia for the digital age, but becomes overwhelmed by its own audiovisual excess in this striking yet frustrating character study.
West End Priced Out? Try Glasgow or The Globe Instead
As London's West End ticket prices soar, discover why Glasgow's vibrant theatre scene and Shakespeare's Globe provide exceptional alternatives for budget-conscious theatre lovers without compromising on quality.
African Macbeth: Brilliant Reimagining at Almeida
Discover how this groundbreaking African-set production of Shakespeare's Macbeth transforms the classic tragedy into a powerful commentary on colonialism and power.
Japanese All-Female Cast Reimagines Henry VIII
A groundbreaking Japanese theatre production reimagines Shakespeare's Henry VIII with an all-female cast, transforming the Tudor monarch's six wives into the central focus of this revolutionary adaptation.
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