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Starter for Ten musical to return with Mel Giedroyc

Starter for Ten musical to return with Mel Giedroyc

National Theatre shows and musicals being broadcast on Freeview this week

National Theatre shows and musicals being broadcast on Freeview this week

Stage star John Stahl has died aged 68

Stage star John Stahl has died aged 68

Stage shows, musical films, plays and more to watch on Amazon Prime

Stage shows, musical films, plays and more to watch on Amazon Prime

<em>Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge</em> and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

<em>Letters Live</em> and The Shows Must Go On series to stream readings with Olivia Colman, Rose McGowan and more

Letters Live and The Shows Must Go On series to stream readings with Olivia Colman, Rose McGowan and more

Riverside Studios to screen three National Theatre Live shows this autumn

Riverside Studios to screen three National Theatre Live shows this autumn

National Theatre Live puts past productions into cinemas

National Theatre Live puts past productions into cinemas

Over £1.6m has been raised to help freelancers through the Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes

Over £1.6m has been raised to help freelancers through the Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes

Richard Nelson has produced the first great online work of the Covid-19 pandemic

Richard Nelson has produced the first great online work of the Covid-19 pandemic

National Theatre to stream shows for free on YouTube with Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo and more

National Theatre to stream shows for free on YouTube with Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo and more

Quiz: Can you guess the roles by the actors that have played them?

Quiz: Can you guess the roles by the actors that have played them?

Top news stories of 2018

Top news stories of 2018

James Graham's Brexit TV series early draft leaked

James Graham's Brexit TV series early draft leaked

Benedict Cumberbatch, Christine Allado and the cast of <em>Heathers</em> make our pictures of the week

Benedict Cumberbatch, Christine Allado and the cast of Heathers make our pictures of the week

Benedict Cumberbatch and <em>The Jungle</em> honoured at South Bank Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and The Jungle honoured at South Bank Awards

Cate Blanchett will bring more people to an interesting project and that's no bad thing

Cate Blanchett will bring more people to an interesting project and that's no bad thing

Benedict Cumberbatch, John Boyega and the <em>Wicked</em> West End opening – our best pictures from the archives

Benedict Cumberbatch, John Boyega and the Wicked West End opening – our best pictures from the archives

Benedict Cumberbatch and James Corden bait each other on stage for <em>Late Late Show</em> skit

Benedict Cumberbatch and James Corden bait each other on stage for Late Late Show skit

Benedict Cumberbatch announced as LAMDA President

Benedict Cumberbatch announced as LAMDA President

Dates and venue announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards

Dates and venue announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards

The <em>Front Row</em> presenters wouldn't be dismissive about football, why are they about theatre?

The Front Row presenters wouldn't be dismissive about football, why are they about theatre?

Have we had too many <em>Hamlets</em>?

Have we had too many Hamlets?

Benedict Cumberbatch, Jude Law and more pay tribute to the Barbican on 35th birthday

Benedict Cumberbatch, Jude Law and more pay tribute to the Barbican on 35th birthday

From Ben Whishaw to Andrew Scott, each <em>Hamlet</em> becomes part of how we view the world

From Ben Whishaw to Andrew Scott, each Hamlet becomes part of how we view the world

5 amazing moments from past WhatsOnStage Awards

5 amazing moments from past WhatsOnStage Awards

Our top 10 most popular videos of 2016

Our top 10 most popular videos of 2016

Jemima Rooper, John Dagleish and Anna Madeley to star in <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em>

Jemima Rooper, John Dagleish and Anna Madeley to star in A Midsummer Night's Dream

From Tom Hanks to Iggy Pop, <em>Letters Live</em> proves the letter shouldn't become extinct

From Tom Hanks to Iggy Pop, Letters Live proves the letter shouldn't become extinct

Photos: 40 years of the Olivier Theatre at the National

Photos: 40 years of the Olivier Theatre at the National

Test your theatre knowledge: Benedict Cumberbatch

Test your theatre knowledge: Benedict Cumberbatch

Matt Trueman: <em>Harry Potter</em> could learn from <em>Hamilton</em>

Matt Trueman: Harry Potter could learn from Hamilton

Exclusive: Benedict Cumberbatch on the Royal Court

Exclusive: Benedict Cumberbatch on the Royal Court

Own a piece of <em>You Me Bum Bum Train</em>

Own a piece of You Me Bum Bum Train

Dominic Cooke: 'We mustn’t get stuck to an idea of how Shakespeare should be'

Dominic Cooke: 'We mustn’t get stuck to an idea of how Shakespeare should be'

Shakespeare400 in Stratford-upon-Avon: A wonderful assortment of oddities

Shakespeare400 in Stratford-upon-Avon: A wonderful assortment of oddities

Prince Charles to perform as part of <em>Shakespeare Live!</em>

Prince Charles to perform as part of Shakespeare Live!

Actress Morag Siller dies aged 46

Actress Morag Siller dies aged 46

Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren and more join <em>Shakespeare Live!</em> line up

Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren and more join Shakespeare Live! line up

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Michael Coveney: The WhatsOnStage Awards are a party on a level playing field

Michael Coveney: The WhatsOnStage Awards are a party on a level playing field

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch accepts WhatsOnStage Award

Benedict Cumberbatch accepts WhatsOnStage Award

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

In pictures: Stars on the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards

In pictures: Stars on the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare’s year is heralded by McKellen, Cumberbatch and a new French star

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare’s year is heralded by McKellen, Cumberbatch and a new French star

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Ian McKellen launches BFI <em>Shakespeare on Film</em> series

Ian McKellen launches BFI Shakespeare on Film series

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

The Stage 100 list is released

The Stage 100 list is released

Top news stories of 2015

Top news stories of 2015

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

Theatre etiquette: Michael Coveney: I relish venues with raucous audiences

Theatre etiquette: Michael Coveney: I relish venues with raucous audiences

Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and more attend Park Theatre Gala

Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and more attend Park Theatre Gala

Lovesong of the Electric Bear (Above the Arts)

Lovesong of the Electric Bear (Above the Arts)

Rising star: Alex Lawther

Rising star: Alex Lawther

Vintage Benedict Cumberbatch pictures released from Open Air archive

Vintage Benedict Cumberbatch pictures released from Open Air archive

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch, Kidman and the hazards of hype

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch, Kidman and the hazards of hype

Mixed bag for Cumberbatch's heavily-hyped Hamlet

Review Round-Ups

Mixed bag for Cumberbatch's heavily-hyped Hamlet

Hamlet (Barbican) – 'Benedict Cumberbatch rings the changes'

Hamlet (Barbican) – 'Benedict Cumberbatch rings the changes'

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch takes arms against a sea of troubles

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch takes arms against a sea of troubles

Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> makes headlines again over 'To be or not to be'

Cumberbatch Hamlet makes headlines again over 'To be or not to be'

Famous Hamlets through the ages

Famous Hamlets through the ages

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch gets camera shy, searching for Sylvie

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch gets camera shy, searching for Sylvie

Benedict Cumberbatch urges fans to switch off cameras and phones

Benedict Cumberbatch urges fans to switch off cameras and phones

First look at Benedict Cumberbatch and cast in <em>Hamlet</em>

First look at Benedict Cumberbatch and cast in Hamlet

5 tips for first time theatregoers going to watch Cumberbatch in <em>Hamlet</em>

5 tips for first time theatregoers going to watch Cumberbatch in Hamlet

16 shows that should be on your radar in August

16 shows that should be on your radar in August

Matt Trueman: What if Cumberbatch wasn’t doing Hamlet?

Matt Trueman: What if Cumberbatch wasn’t doing Hamlet?

Rehearsal pics: Benedict Cumberbatch prepares for <em>Hamlet</em>

Rehearsal pics: Benedict Cumberbatch prepares for Hamlet

Dream Casting: <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Dream Casting: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Full casting announced for Benedict Cumberbatch's <em>Hamlet</em>

Full casting announced for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Spacey, Cumberbatch and Ball among Queen's birthday honours

Spacey, Cumberbatch and Ball among Queen's birthday honours

How to get £10 tickets for Benedict Cumberbatch's <em>Hamlet</em>

How to get £10 tickets for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Further cast announced for <em>Hamlet</em> starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Further cast announced for Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Michael Coveney: Benedict Cumberbatch helps put his relative Richard to rest

Michael Coveney: Benedict Cumberbatch helps put his relative Richard to rest

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Matt Trueman: Choosing what to review is a critical decision

Matt Trueman: Choosing what to review is a critical decision

Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> to be screened globally through NT Live

Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet to be screened globally through NT Live

Eddie Redmayne and Ruth Wilson among Golden Globe winners

Eddie Redmayne and Ruth Wilson among Golden Globe winners

Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne nominated for BAFTAs

Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne nominated for BAFTAs

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Our top 20 stories of 2014, from <em>Bugsy Malone</em> and <em>Into the Woods</em> to Menzel and Cumberbatch

Our top 20 stories of 2014, from Bugsy Malone and Into the Woods to Menzel and Cumberbatch

Michael Coveney: Maggie blip at the BFI while Bendy signs on for Soho

Michael Coveney: Maggie blip at the BFI while Bendy signs on for Soho

A few of my favourite things: <em>Forbidden Broadway</em>'s Christina Bianco

A few of my favourite things: Forbidden Broadway's Christina Bianco

Stars on Stage: Where to see your favourites

Stars on Stage: Where to see your favourites

Test your theatre knowledge: Celebrities on Stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Celebrities on Stage

Barbican to stage three-week Beckett Season

Barbican to stage three-week Beckett Season

Catherine Love: How can theatres build a wider fan base?

Catherine Love: How can theatres build a wider fan base?

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals his ideal Ophelia for Barbican <em>Hamlet</em>?

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals his ideal Ophelia for Barbican Hamlet?

Your chance to win tea with Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew Scott

Your chance to win tea with Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew Scott

Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> to be screened through NT Live?

Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet to be screened through NT Live?

Our favourite Ice Bucket Challenges – from Benedict Cumberbatch to Patrick Stewart

Our favourite Ice Bucket Challenges – from Benedict Cumberbatch to Patrick Stewart

Theatre Quiz of the Week: <em>West Wing</em>, Nolan sisters and remembering Robin Williams

Theatre Quiz of the Week: West Wing, Nolan sisters and remembering Robin Williams

Thousands queue online for tickets to Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em>

Thousands queue online for tickets to Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet

Theatre quiz of the week: <em>Doctor Who</em>, Lloyd Webber and the cost of Cumberbatch

Theatre quiz of the week: Doctor Who, Lloyd Webber and the cost of Cumberbatch

Official photo released for Benedict Cumberbatch's <em>Hamlet</em>

Official photo released for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> to have 100 £10 tickets per performance

Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet to have 100 £10 tickets per performance

Dream Casting: Vampire series <em>True Blood</em> heading to the stage

Dream Casting: Vampire series True Blood heading to the stage

Barbican takes steps to oust touts from Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em>

Barbican takes steps to oust touts from Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet

Photos: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen and Alan Rickman celebrate Park Theatre's 1st Birthday

Photos: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen and Alan Rickman celebrate Park Theatre's 1st Birthday

Michael Coveney: Bendy boosts the Barbican, Haymarket’s Attraction proves Fatal

Michael Coveney: Bendy boosts the Barbican, Haymarket’s Attraction proves Fatal

Barbican confirms Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Barbican confirms Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet coming to Barbican in 2015?

Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet coming to Barbican in 2015?

Michael Coveney: Cameron speaks out on saving theatres, Sherlock implodes

Michael Coveney: Cameron speaks out on saving theatres, Sherlock implodes

Southwark premieres Tracy Letts’ <em>Superior Donuts</em> as <em>August: Osage County</em> hits the big screen

Southwark premieres Tracy Letts’ Superior Donuts as August: Osage County hits the big screen

Benedict Cumberbatch teams with director Lyndsey Turner on <i>Hamlet</i> next year?

Benedict Cumberbatch teams with director Lyndsey Turner on Hamlet next year?

Infographic: Everything you’ll ever need to know about Benedict Cumberbatch

20 Questions With… Benedict Cumberbatch

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