The BBC has released the first image from its forthcoming star-studded adaptation of King Lear.
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First look: Cuba Gooding Jr in rehearsal for Chicago
Chicago returns to London’s West End for the first time in five-and-a-half years next month and rehearsals for the new production are well underway.
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Abbington, Scott and Mackie are Figures of Speech
Amanda Abbington, Andrew Scott and Pearl Mackie are among the actors appearing in short videos to celebrate the greatest speeches of the 21st century.
The project is the third series of short films from the Almeida Theatre.
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Hamilton makes Olivier Awards history
The London production of Hamilton has become the most-nominated production in Olivier Awards history.
McKellen’s King Lear set for London transfer
The Chichester production of King Lear starring Sir Ian McKellen looks like it will transfer to London this summer.
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Mark Hamill to feature in West End musical
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill will feature in a West End musical whch opens next week.
Laura Linney to make London stage debut
Actress Laura Linney will make her London stage debut this summer in My Name in Lucy Barton.
Cuba Gooding Jr to make West End debut
Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr will make his London stage debut in Chicago when it returns to the West End this spring.
Lin-Manuel Miranda performs Hamilton in under three minutes
As Hamilton finally has its first preview in London tonight, here’s Lin-Manuel Miranda performing the plot of the show in under three minutes.
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Jim’s Friends
Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton, Emma Thompson and Derek Jacobi will all discuss their careers on stage with Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter in February.