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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.

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88

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.

Hunger Games Stage Show Divides London Critics

London's new Hunger Games stage adaptation receives mixed reviews for its spectacular staging but clunky storytelling. See what critics said about the dystopian production running until October 2026.

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.

Hollywood star in Gupta's Anglo-Indian Hedda Gabler

Acclaimed playwright Tanika Gupta revolutionises Ibsen's classic with groundbreaking Anglo-Indian interpretation, casting a major Hollywood star in a production that's rewriting theatrical history.

The Line of Beauty: Riveting Thatcher-Era Drama

Discover our compelling review of The Line of Beauty at London's Almeida Theatre - a powerful adaptation of Alan Hollinghurst's award-winning novel that masterfully explores 1980s politics, sexuality, and hypocrisy.

Phar Lap Electro-Swing Musical: Dazzling But Uneven

The Guardian's review of 'Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical' reveals a production bursting with creative ambition, spectacular visuals, and infectious energy, though narrative coherence occasionally falters in this bold reimagining of racing legend.

Elmet's Haunting Theatre Triumph in Bradford

Fiona Mozley's Booker-shortlisted novel 'Elmet' receives a stunning theatrical adaptation at Bradford's Loading Bay theatre, delivering a powerful exploration of family, land, and vengeance in modern Yorkshire.

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.

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