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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Theatre's 'Blood' Trigger Warning for Dracula Stirs Debate

A London theatre's decision to issue a content warning for its production of 'Dracula' over the use of fake blood has ignited a fierce debate about artistic freedom, audience sensibilities, and modern theatre etiquette.

Sarandon & Goldberg Star in Radical 2025 Tempest

Theatre's autumn season ignites with an unmissable, star-studded production of The Tempest led by Susan Sarandon and Whoopi Goldberg, alongside a dazzling lineup of new plays, comedy, and dance across the UK.

Southern-Fried Shakespeare: A BBQ Hamlet Review

Theatre critic Patrick Marmion reviews a radical, raucous reimagining of Hamlet set in a Deep South BBQ joint, complete with karaoke, bourbon, and a foul-mouthed Prince of Denmark.

Lost Shakespeare Document That Split Family Found After 400 Years

A groundbreaking discovery in the National Archives has unearthed a long-lost legal document that caused a bitter rift in William Shakespeare's family, hidden for over four centuries and shedding new light on the playwright's personal conflicts.

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