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Hiran Abeysekera's revolutionary Hamlet stuns London

Sri Lankan-born actor Hiran Abeysekera delivers a revolutionary portrayal of Shakespeare's tortured prince in the National Theatre's visually stunning new Hamlet, reimagining the classic for contemporary audiences.

School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy

The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i

Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Shakespeare's Romans Reborn in Epic Almeida Triumph

A blistering new production of Shakespeare's Roman plays at London's Almeida Theatre merges Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Coriolanus into a single, searing commentary on modern political decay, earning a triumphant five-star review.

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

Hamnet wins top award at Toronto Film Festival

Director Chloé Zhao's visionary film 'Hamnet' has clinched the top People's Choice Award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, cementing its status as a major Oscars contender for its poignant portrayal of Shakespeare's family tragedy.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Chloe Zhao to direct 'Hamnet' film adaptation

Acclaimed director Chloe Zhao is attached to direct a major film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel 'Hamnet', a moving story about Shakespeare's family, with Jessie Buckley in talks to star.

Hamnet Review: A Heart-Wrenching Masterpiece at TIFF

Chloé Zhao's breathtaking adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, 'Hamnet', delivers a profound and visually stunning exploration of grief, art, and love, earning a standing ovation at its world premiere.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

Shakespeare's Globe evacuated during emergency alert test

London's iconic Shakespeare's Globe Theatre was abruptly evacuated after an emergency alert test from the UK government mistakenly blared during a live performance, causing confusion and alarm among actors and audience members.

London's Cultural Gatekeeping Marginalised Marlowe

Shocking new research reveals how London's cultural establishment has systematically marginalised Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, favouring Shakespeare and rewriting literary history.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

Ncuti Gatwa Electrifies in 'Born With Teeth' at Wyndham's

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel deliver a tour-de-force in Liz Duffy Adams's razor-sharp drama about a dangerous literary collaboration between Kit Marlowe and William Shakespeare. A must-see theatrical event in London's West End.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

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