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James Corden's wife Julia Carey stuns critics in Broadway play
Julia Carey, wife of James Corden, earns critical acclaim for her powerful performance in the Broadway play 'One Day,' marking a triumphant return to the stage and stepping out of her husband's shadow.
James Corden's Broadway Spectacular Dazzles London
James Corden leads an all-star Broadway cast in a dazzling London theatrical spectacle that redefines modern performance. Our review examines whether this ambitious production delivers on its monumental hype.
Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
Chadwick Boseman's Final Play Premieres on Police Brutality
The late Black Panther star's powerful, previously unseen play about systemic injustice and police violence receives its world premiere, sparking critical acclaim and urgent conversations.
Visionary Theatre Director Derek Purnell Dies at 85
Celebrated British theatre director Derek Purnell, who revolutionised regional theatre and championed new writing, has passed away at 85. Remembering his monumental legacy.
World's Smallest Theatre Makes Community-Led Comeback
Discover the incredible story of The Smallest Theatre in the World in Criccieth, Wales. Saved from dereliction by a local community group, this magical 1960s time capsule has reopened with a bold new vision for the arts.
John Farnham's Whispering Jack Musical Headlines STC 2026 Season
Sydney Theatre Company announces a major musical adaptation of John Farnham's iconic 'Whispering Jack' album, headlining a bold 2026 season featuring international collaborations and Australian premieres.
Lockerbie's Human Stories: Glasgow Theatre's Powerful Tribute
A powerful new theatrical production, 'Small Acts of Love,' re-examines the 1988 Lockerbie bombing through a deeply human lens, premiering at Glasgow's iconic Citizens Theatre to critical acclaim.
Billy Crudup Stars in West End 'High Noon' Adaptation
Oscar nominee Billy Crudup makes his West End debut in a gripping stage adaptation of the classic Western 'High Noon'. Directed by Michael Arden, this theatrical event reimagines the iconic film for a modern audience at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
David Attenborough backs theatre renaming for brother
Broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough supports a campaign to rename a prestigious West End theatre in honour of his late brother, the acclaimed director and actor Lord Richard Attenborough.
Charles Dance Stuns in Riveting 'Creditors' Revival
A powerhouse cast led by Charles Dance delivers a masterclass in Strindberg's psychological drama. Our review of the must-see production in Richmond.
Endgame Review: Horne & Hodge Excel in Beckett Masterpiece
A searing new production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame, starring Mathew Horne and Douglas Hodge, triumphs at Bath's Ustinov Theatre. This critically acclaimed revival finds profound humour and humanity in the play's existential despair.
Woolf's Orlando Reborn in Dazzling Sydney Theatre Triumph
Belvoir St Theatre's radical new adaptation of Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando' stuns Sydney, blending gender-fluid narrative with breathtaking theatrical innovation for a 21st-century audience.
Malthouse's 'Troy': Revolutionary Reimagining of Homer's Epic
Suzanne Chaundy's visionary production of 'Troy' at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre dismantles Homer's myth with breathtaking contemporary relevance, exploring the human cost of conflict through a powerful feminist lens.
Katie Mitchell's Cow/Deer: A Live Sound Revolution
Visionary director Katie Mitchell stuns audiences with her latest production, 'Cow/Deer', at the Barbican. In a breathtaking feat, the cast of six performs every sound live, from whispering forests to visceral animal encounters, redefining the possibiliti
Tributes Pour In For Visionary Theatre Director Giles Havergal
The theatre world mourns the loss of Giles Havergal, the transformative artistic director whose revolutionary leadership redefined Glasgow's Citizens Theatre for over three decades.
Pinter's 'Betrayal': The Life-Changing Play That Redefined Theatre
Discover how Harold Pinter's revolutionary 1978 masterpiece 'Betrayal', with its reverse chronology and psychological depth, continues to transform actors' careers and audience perspectives decades after its premiere.
Ian McKellen Withdraws From Tour After Stage Fall
Veteran acting legend Sir Ian McKellen has withdrawn from the remainder of his acclaimed 'Player Kings' tour after suffering a fall during a performance in London's West End, sparking an outpouring of well-wishes from fans and colleagues.
Belvoir St Theatre's Electrifying 2026 Season Revealed
Sydney's Belvoir St Theatre announces a bold 2026 season, featuring world premieres, radical classics, and a landmark production of 'The Tempest' directed by Eamon Flack. Discover the future of Australian theatre.
Lincoln & Vikander stun in 'nerve-shredding' Ibsen play
The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln and Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander deliver powerhouse performances in a critically acclaimed, psychologically intense staging of Ibsen's 'Rosmersholm' at the Duke of York's Theatre.
Sherriff's 'Home at Seven' Gets Triumphant London Revival
A triumphant rediscovery of R.C. Sherriff's 1950 time-travel mystery, 'Home at Seven', captivates at Chiswick's Tabard Theatre with a masterful blend of suspense and human drama.
The Party Girls: Scandalous Mitford Sisters Play Review
A scintillating new play, 'The Party Girls', delves into the tumultuous lives of the legendary Mitford sisters, exploring their infamous political divides, romantic entanglements, and the glittering yet dark world of 1930s aristocracy at Canterbury's Marl
Dave Stewart Creates AI Musical for West End Theatre
Eurythmics legend Dave Stewart partners with AI specialists to create groundbreaking musical 'I, Musician', blending cutting-edge technology with West End theatre in a UK first.
'Woke' trigger warning for Sherlock Holmes play sparks fury
A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.
Deaf Republic: Silent Rebellion Against Military Occupation
Ivo van Hove's powerful stage adaptation of Ilya Kaminsky's 'Deaf Republic' stuns audiences with a gripping tale of collective silence as defiance against oppression at the Almeida Theatre.
Deaf Republic: Royal Court's silent BSL revolution
Ilya Kaminsky's powerful play 'Deaf Republic' delivers a breathtaking theatrical revolution at London's Royal Court, performed predominantly in British Sign Language.
Noni Hazlehurst Stuns in Gritty 'The Lark' Revival
Veteran Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst delivers a powerhouse performance in Jean Anouilh's 'The Lark', a poignant and timely exploration of faith, resistance, and integrity in a new Melbourne production.
Eddie Izzard to Perform All 23 Roles in Solo Hamlet
Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard is set to undertake one of theatre's most ambitious solo endeavours, performing every single role in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
Maxine Peake to Play Mary Whitehouse in New Play
Acclaimed actress Maxine Peake stars as controversial moral crusader Mary Whitehouse in a provocative new play by Sarah Wooley, exploring censorship, power and feminism in modern Britain.
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