Judi Dench feared sack for Shakespeare slip-ups
Dame Judi Dench reveals her hilarious on-stage blunders and embarks on a festive family history quest to find a link to William Shakespeare in a new Channel 4 documentary.
Dame Judi Dench reveals her hilarious on-stage blunders and embarks on a festive family history quest to find a link to William Shakespeare in a new Channel 4 documentary.
Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles pushes back against Paul Mescal's assertion that Shakespeare is felt 'in the body', arguing understanding the plot is essential. Read the full debate.
Discover how Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank starred in 'Shakespeare in Love' with Gwyneth Paltrow before his soap fame, and his candid revelations about Hollywood.
The RSC stages a monumental 6-hour adaptation of Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga at the Swan Theatre. Read our review of this ambitious new production.
A vibrant new musical adaptation of Pinocchio at Shakespeare's Globe swaps Collodi's darkness for humour and heart. Catch it in London until 4 January.
Margaretta D'Arcy, the playwright and political activist known for picketing her own Royal Shakespeare Company production, has died aged 91. Discover her life of radical theatre and protest.
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to reduce its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to address a £5-6m shortfall. Read the full story on the theatre's financial challenges.
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
BBC Breakfast shared the sad news of playwright Tom Stoppard's death at 88. King Charles and Queen Camilla led tributes, honouring their 'dear friend' and 'genius'. Read the full story.
British theatre mourns the loss of Sir Tom Stoppard, the Czech-born playwright who became a giant of the stage. Remembered for his wit and works like 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead'.
The King and Queen lead heartfelt tributes to playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88. Discover his incredible legacy and career.
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at 88. Read tributes to the theatrical legend.
Acclaimed playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Shakespeare In Love, has died peacefully at 88. Discover his legendary career.
Acclaimed British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, has died aged 88. Discover his incredible legacy.
Oscar and Golden Globe-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died peacefully at home aged 88. Read the full tribute to his legendary career.
Acclaimed British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar winner for Shakespeare in Love, has died peacefully at home aged 84. Remember his incredible legacy.
George Abaraonye, the ousted Oxford Union president-elect, issues a public apology after celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and its consequences.
Holly Race Roughan's chilling winter reimagining of Shakespeare's classic brings brutal undercurrents to the surface at London's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse until 31 January.
The inside story of how Gwyneth Paltrow's Oscar win for Shakespeare in Love destroyed her friendship with Winona Ryder over alleged role 'stealing'. Discover the full timeline of their Hollywood feud.
Discover how Herefordshire's historic landscapes and crooked Tudor buildings became the perfect filming location for the cinematic adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel Hamnet. Explore the Shakespearean connections.
Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen champion a free RSC curriculum set to transform how Shakespeare is taught in UK secondary schools. Discover how it works.
Two of Britain's finest actors, David Harewood and Toby Jones, deliver breathtaking performances in a revolutionary new production of Othello that's redefining Shakespeare for modern audiences.
A stunning new production of Shakespeare's Othello captivates audiences with Toby Jones's chilling portrayal of Iago and David Harewood's commanding return as the Moor of Venice.
Patrick Marmion's review reveals a modern Othello racing through Shakespeare's tragedy at breakneck speed, with compelling performances battling against relentless pacing at Theatre Royal Bristol.
David Harewood delivers a powerhouse performance as Othello alongside Toby Jones's revelatory Iago in a modern-dress production that redefines Shakespeare's tragedy for contemporary audiences.
Discover how the 2025 Photo Oxford Festival transforms the city into a living gallery, showcasing groundbreaking work from international artists and challenging our perception of photography.
Thousands of Australian students faced the wrong Shakespeare text in their final English exam, raising serious questions about educational oversight and assessment integrity.
Sheffield-born actor Sean Bean voices strong opinions against method acting, praising Daniel Day-Lewis while questioning extreme preparation techniques in modern theatre.