The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 & 2 Review: RSC's Epic Return
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.
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Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist, Dies
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.
Royal Shakespeare Company announces 11% staff cuts
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.
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
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.
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Acclaimed British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, has died aged 88. Discover his incredible legacy.
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Oscar and Golden Globe-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died peacefully at home aged 88. Read the full tribute to his legendary career.
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies peacefully at home
Acclaimed British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, Oscar winner for Shakespeare in Love, has died peacefully at home aged 84. Remember his incredible legacy.
Winter Nightmare: Midsummer Dream Review at Sam Wanamaker
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.
Ryder vs Paltrow: The 'Shakespeare in Love' Feud
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.
Morrisons makes 1,700 paper delivery staff redundant
Supermarket giant Morrisons has sold its home newspaper delivery service, resulting in 1,700 job losses, primarily affecting teenagers. Discover the community impact.
Herefordshire stands in for Shakespeare's Stratford in Hamnet
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.
Clint Stanaway's emotional farewell from Channel Nine
Channel Nine bids farewell to presenter Clint Stanaway with emotional tribute, while colleague Amber Sherlock departs amid network redundancies. Read the full story.
British Gas cancels Christmas parties for staff
British Gas cancels Christmas parties for 21,000 staff while hosting exclusive black-tie event for senior management. Read about the growing controversy.
Amber Sherlock Breaks Silence After Nine Exit
Veteran presenter Amber Sherlock speaks out after her sudden departure from Channel Nine was confirmed on air. Read her full statement and the details behind the network's restructure.
Mirren & McKellen Launch New Shakespeare Curriculum
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.
Harewood & Jones Star in Groundbreaking Othello
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.
Toby Jones shines as Iago in stunning Othello revival
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.
Othello Review: Bristol's Frantic Shakespeare Interpretation
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's Othello stuns London in radical new production
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.
Target's Zoom layoff blunder sparks corporate outrage
US retail giant Target faces backlash after conducting mass redundancies via Zoom, with employees discovering their fate through impersonal group video calls in latest corporate misstep.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar in exam blunder
Thousands of Australian students faced the wrong Shakespeare text in their final English exam, raising serious questions about educational oversight and assessment integrity.
CBS News announces major staff cuts amid media downturn
American broadcaster CBS News becomes latest media organisation to announce significant layoffs, continuing troubling trend across journalism sector amid economic pressures.
Sean Bean critiques method acting techniques
Sheffield-born actor Sean Bean voices strong opinions against method acting, praising Daniel Day-Lewis while questioning extreme preparation techniques in modern theatre.
Amazon to cut 14,000 UK jobs in massive layoffs
Retail giant Amazon is preparing to slash up to 14,000 positions across its UK operations in one of the largest corporate layoffs in recent British history, targeting roles from warehouses to corporate offices.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
David Macfarlane: Visionary Theatre Designer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of David Macfarlane, the acclaimed production designer whose revolutionary work shaped iconic British theatre productions and films for over four decades.
David Harewood: Othello role is dangerous for Black actors
Acclaimed actor David Harewood opens up about the emotional trauma of playing Othello and why he believes the role requires careful consideration for Black performers.
RSC's Macbeth: A Blood-Soaked Masterpiece
The Royal Shakespeare Company's radical new production starring Luke Norris and Amaka Okafor delivers a Macbeth for our troubled times, blending brutal modernity with timeless themes of ambition and power.
Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Cut Hundreds of Jobs
Major UK banks including Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant job cuts and branch closures as digital transformation accelerates across the banking sector.
We, Caliban: Jeyasingh's stunning dance reimagining of The Tempest
Acclaimed choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents a breathtaking new interpretation of The Tempest at York Theatre Royal, exploring themes of colonialism and power through mesmerising contemporary dance.
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