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Lenny Henry, Taylor Mac and the Shakespeare's Rose make our pics of the week

We round up this week’s hottest pics from across the theatre world

Taylor  Mac,  A  24-Decade  History  of  Popular  Music:  The  First  Act
Taylor Mac, A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The First Act
© Mark Allan

Shebeen had its opening night in Stratford

The company of Shebeen
The company of Shebeen
© Sharron Wallace
Martina Laird and Lenny Henry
Martina Laird and Lenny Henry
© Sharron Wallace

Janie Dee, Tracie Bennett and the cast of Hamilton attended the opening of the Whitney film

Janie Dee and Tracie Bennett
Janie Dee and Tracie Bennett
© Dan Wooller
Christopher Tendai, Miriam-Teak Lee and Jason Pennycooke
Christopher Tendai, Miriam-Teak Lee and Jason Pennycooke
© Dan Wooller

Les Dennis and Blake Harrison warmed up their comedy routines

The cast of End of the Pier in rehearsals
The cast of End of the Pier in rehearsals
© Simon Annand

The Lyric Hammersmith was a hive of activity with its newly installed bees

Newly installed beehives at the Lyric Hammersmith
Newly installed beehives at the Lyric Hammersmith
© Omari Daniel

Shakespeare's Rose had its first performances in York

Cast members Maria Gray, Leandra Ashton, Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, producer James Cundall and cast member Richard Standing
Cast members Maria Gray, Leandra Ashton, Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, producer James Cundall and cast member Richard Standing
© Anthony Robling
Shakespeare's Rose, aerial view
Shakespeare's Rose, aerial view
© Anthony Robling

Carrie Hope Fletcher delivered a great message

— Carrie Hope Fletcher (@CarrieHFletcher) June 23, 2018

The Rink got its skates for the last time…for now?

— Jack Maple (@mrjackmaple) June 24, 2018

Down in Chichester, Matt Lucas and Alex Young got their singing faces on

— Alex Young (@alexdeboo) June 25, 2018