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Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company

Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.

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.

Myanmar conflict drives 18% rise in opium farming

The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.

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.

Old Vic's A Christmas Carol: Twee Triumph Returns

The Old Vic's acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol continues until 10 January 2026, starring Paul Hilton as Scrooge. Discover why this Victorian classic remains a festive must-see.

UK Plans 13 New Munitions Factories

Defence Secretary John Healey announces 13 new UK munitions sites to boost weapons production and support for Ukraine. The move addresses critical gaps highlighted in a new defence report.

Whisper Films Founders Get £2.6m Dividend

Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard receive a bumper £2.6m payday as their production company, Whisper Films, posts record turnover and profit. Discover the financial details behind their success.

US Mint Ends Penny Production After Trump Order

The US Mint in Philadelphia presses its final one-cent coin after President Trump cancels it due to soaring production costs. Discover the impact on retailers and the future of US currency.

Lawrence: Intimacy Coordinator Was 'Pervy'

Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence reveals shocking experience with intrusive intimacy coordinator during filming of 'Die, My Love' with Robert Pattinson, calling the professional's behaviour 'pervy' and unprofessional.

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