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Full cast for Richard II with Jonathan Bailey at the Bridge Theatre announced

Full cast for Richard II with Jonathan Bailey at the Bridge Theatre announced

Casting Jonathan Bailey as Richard II is an inspired decision

Casting Jonathan Bailey as Richard II is an inspired decision

Jonathan Bailey to star in Richard II at the Bridge Theatre

Jonathan Bailey to star in Richard II at the Bridge Theatre

Guys and Dolls reveals new casting ahead of closing date

Guys and Dolls reveals new casting ahead of closing date

New Guys and Dolls cast members spill the secrets behind the award-winning revival

New Guys and Dolls cast members spill the secrets behind the award-winning revival

Guys and Dolls releases production photos of new cast

Guys and Dolls releases production photos of new cast

Guys and Dolls wins Best Musical Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Guys and Dolls wins Best Musical Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join <em>John Gabriel Borkman</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre

<em>The Southbury Child</em> starring Alex Jennings at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

The Southbury Child starring Alex Jennings at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Sky Arts to broadcast <em>Backstage: Ralph Fiennes in Straight Line Crazy</em>

Sky Arts to broadcast Backstage: Ralph Fiennes in Straight Line Crazy

Alex Jennings in rehearsals for <em>The Southbury Child</em> – first look photos released

Alex Jennings in rehearsals for The Southbury Child – first look photos released

<em>Straight Line Crazy</em> starring Ralph Fiennes at the Bridge Theatre – review

Straight Line Crazy starring Ralph Fiennes at the Bridge Theatre – review

Simon Russell Beale to star in <em>John Gabriel Borkman</em> at the Bridge Theatre this autumn

Simon Russell Beale to star in John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre this autumn

Casting revealed to join Alex Jennings in <em>The Southbury Child</em>

Casting revealed to join Alex Jennings in The Southbury Child

Cast joining Ralph Fiennes in David Hare's <em>Straight Line Crazy</em> announced

Cast joining Ralph Fiennes in David Hare's Straight Line Crazy announced

Theatres and freelancers need urgent support during this nightmare before Christmas

Theatres and freelancers need urgent support during this nightmare before Christmas

<em>The Book of Dust</em> stage adaptation – first look photos

The Book of Dust stage adaptation – first look photos

Chichester Festival Theatre announces first shows in 60th anniversary season

Chichester Festival Theatre announces first shows in 60th anniversary season

Alex Jennings to star in the world premiere of <em>The Southbury Child</em>

Alex Jennings to star in the world premiere of The Southbury Child

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah</em> film

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's Allelujah film

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> tour – Aslan Chris Jared meets his puppet

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour – Aslan Chris Jared meets his puppet

Ralph Fiennes to lead David Hare's <em>Straight Line Crazy</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Ralph Fiennes to lead David Hare's Straight Line Crazy at the Bridge Theatre

Suzan-Lori Parks on <em>White Noise</em>: It's a play that rips the mask off what we call civilization

Suzan-Lori Parks on White Noise: It's a play that rips the mask off what we call civilization

Samantha Womack joins <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> tour

Samantha Womack joins The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> stage tour casting announced

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stage tour casting announced

<em>Book of Dust</em> stage adaptation new dates confirmed

Book of Dust stage adaptation new dates confirmed

<em>Bach and Sons</em> at the Bridge Theatre – review

Bach and Sons at the Bridge Theatre – review

<em>Bach and Sons</em> with Simon Russell Beale: first look photos

Bach and Sons with Simon Russell Beale: first look photos

National Theatre adds <em>All My Sons</em> and <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> to streaming platform

National Theatre adds All My Sons and A Midsummer Night's Dream to streaming platform

See Simon Russell Beale and company rehearsing <em>Bach and Sons</em>

See Simon Russell Beale and company rehearsing Bach and Sons

<em>Bach and Sons</em> at the Bridge Theatre full cast joining Simon Russell Beale announced

Bach and Sons at the Bridge Theatre full cast joining Simon Russell Beale announced

Philip Pullman's <em>The Book of Dust</em> stage adaptation moves run to Christmas 2021

Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust stage adaptation moves run to Christmas 2021

Bridge Theatre unveils new season including Simon Russell Beale, Nina Raine and more

Bridge Theatre unveils new season including Simon Russell Beale, Nina Raine and more

Bridge Theatre's <em>Julius Caesar</em> to be added to National Theatre At Home streaming platform

Bridge Theatre's Julius Caesar to be added to National Theatre At Home streaming platform

Winners announced of 30th Ian Charleson awards

Winners announced of 30th Ian Charleson awards

UK government announces list of pilot events without social distancing

UK government announces list of pilot events without social distancing

Stage tours to see across the UK in 2021

Stage tours to see across the UK in 2021

National Theatre, RSC, Southbank Centre and more receive major Cultural Recovery Fund loans

National Theatre, RSC, Southbank Centre and more receive major Cultural Recovery Fund loans

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo in Bridge Theatre's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>: photos

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo in Bridge Theatre's A Christmas Carol: photos

<em>A German Life</em> with Maggie Smith to be adapted into a film

A German Life with Maggie Smith to be adapted into a film

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

Barbican Theatre and Bridge Theatre to co-produce London premiere of <em>Flight</em>

Barbican Theatre and Bridge Theatre to co-produce London premiere of Flight

Review: <em>Uncle Vanya</em> on screen (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Uncle Vanya on screen (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo to appear in Bridge Theatre's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo to appear in Bridge Theatre's A Christmas Carol

Tamsin Greig to perform <em>Talking Heads</em> monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tamsin Greig to perform Talking Heads monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Review: <em>Quarter Life Crisis</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Quarter Life Crisis (Bridge Theatre)

Review: <em>Talking Heads Live</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Talking Heads Live (Bridge Theatre)

Leeds Playhouse announces new autumn season including <em>A Christmas Carol</em> and Ugly Sisters musical

Leeds Playhouse announces new autumn season including A Christmas Carol and Ugly Sisters musical

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

<em>Talking Heads</em> with Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to transfer to Sheffield Crucible and Leeds Playhouse

Talking Heads with Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to transfer to Sheffield Crucible and Leeds Playhouse

Review: <em>Talking Heads Live</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Talking Heads Live (Bridge Theatre)

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

Review: <em>Beat the Devil</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Beat the Devil (Bridge Theatre)

Riverside Studios to screen three National Theatre Live shows this autumn

Riverside Studios to screen three National Theatre Live shows this autumn

Bridge Theatre's co-founder Nick Starr: Opening a season during Covid 'feels like an opportunity'

Bridge Theatre's co-founder Nick Starr: Opening a season during Covid 'feels like an opportunity'

New and refurbished theatre venues set to open soon

New and refurbished theatre venues set to open soon

National Theatre set to reopen in October with new Clint Dyer and Roy Williams play

National Theatre set to reopen in October with new Clint Dyer and Roy Williams play

Indoor theatre in England can begin from 15 August, government confirms

Indoor theatre in England can begin from 15 August, government confirms

Bridge Theatre plans to reopen with season featuring Imelda Staunton, Lucian Msamati and Ralph Fiennes

Bridge Theatre plans to reopen with season featuring Imelda Staunton, Lucian Msamati and Ralph Fiennes

Test your theatre knowledge: Summer on stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Summer on stage

National Theatre Live puts past productions into cinemas

National Theatre Live puts past productions into cinemas

How they remade Alan Bennett's <em>Talking Heads</em> during the lockdown

How they remade Alan Bennett's Talking Heads during the lockdown

Philip Pullman's <em>The Book of Dust</em> stage adaptation has been postponed

Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust stage adaptation has been postponed

<em>The Inheritance</em>, <em>Tina</em> and more win at the Drama Desk Awards

The Inheritance, Tina and more win at the Drama Desk Awards

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

Trafalgar Studios to be turned back into a single auditorium space

Trafalgar Studios to be turned back into a single auditorium space

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Photos: 20th Annual WhatsOnStage winners including Andrew Scott, Miriam-Teak Lee and more collect their trophies

Photos: 20th Annual WhatsOnStage winners including Andrew Scott, Miriam-Teak Lee and more collect their trophies

New UK theatre venues set to open in the coming months

New UK theatre venues set to open in the coming months

Alex Jennings to lead world premiere of <em>The Southbury Child</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Alex Jennings to lead world premiere of The Southbury Child at the Bridge Theatre

Review: <em>A Number</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A Number (Bridge Theatre)

Colin Morgan and Roger Allam in <em>A Number</em> at Bridge Theatre: first look

Colin Morgan and Roger Allam in A Number at Bridge Theatre: first look

Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth to appear in conversation <em>I Remember It Well</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth to appear in conversation I Remember It Well at the Bridge Theatre

Winners of the Critic's Circle Theatre Awards include Andrew Scott, Sharon D Clarke and more

Winners of the Critic's Circle Theatre Awards include Andrew Scott, Sharon D Clarke and more

2nd CDG Casting Awards nominees announced

2nd CDG Casting Awards nominees announced

Elton John, Floella Benjamin, Sam Mendes, Olivia Newton-John and more make the New Year's Honours List

Elton John, Floella Benjamin, Sam Mendes, Olivia Newton-John and more make the New Year's Honours List

Top ten selling shows in London on WhatsOnStage in November

Top ten selling shows in London on WhatsOnStage in November

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

Review: <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Bridge Theatre)

Evening Standard Theatre Award winners include Andrew Scott, Maggie Smith, Anne-Marie Duff and more

Evening Standard Theatre Award winners include Andrew Scott, Maggie Smith, Anne-Marie Duff and more

The Bridge Theatre announces Roger Allam, Colin Morgan, <em>Book of Dust</em> stage show and <em>They Shoot Horses, Don't They?</em>

The Bridge Theatre announces Roger Allam, Colin Morgan, Book of Dust stage show and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Shortlist announced for the 65th Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Shortlist announced for the 65th Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Laura Elphinstone and <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em>

Laura Elphinstone and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> at the Bridge Theatre: first look at rehearsals

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre: first look at rehearsals

50 of the most eagerly anticipated theatre shows

50 of the most eagerly anticipated theatre shows

Review: <em>Two Ladies</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Two Ladies (Bridge Theatre)

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> at the Bridge Theatre full casting announced

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre full casting announced

<em>Two Ladies</em> at the Bridge Theatre: Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić first look

Two Ladies at the Bridge Theatre: Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić first look

Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in rehearsals for <em>Two Ladies</em> at Bridge Theatre

Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in rehearsals for Two Ladies at Bridge Theatre

Cast joining Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in <em>Two Ladies</em> at the Bridge Theatre announced

Cast joining Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in Two Ladies at the Bridge Theatre announced

Gwendoline Christie and the cast of <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em>: first look photos

Gwendoline Christie and the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream: first look photos

Gwendoline Christie's <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em>, Andrew Scott's <em>Present Laughter</em> and <em>Hansard</em> to be released in cinemas through NT Live

Gwendoline Christie's Midsummer Night's Dream, Andrew Scott's Present Laughter and Hansard to be released in cinemas through NT Live

New 600-seat theatre confirmed to open in King's Cross from the creators of Bridge Theatre

New 600-seat theatre confirmed to open in King's Cross from the creators of Bridge Theatre

What did critics make of Maggie Smith's stage return in <em>A German Life</em>?

Review Round-Ups

What did critics make of Maggie Smith's stage return in A German Life?

Review: <em>A German Life</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A German Life (Bridge Theatre)

Maggie Smith in <em>A German Life</em> at the Bridge Theatre first look photos

Maggie Smith in A German Life at the Bridge Theatre first look photos

Review: <em>Alys, Always</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Alys, Always (Bridge Theatre)

Joanne Froggatt and Robert Glenister in <em>Alys, Always</em> at Bridge Theatre: first look

Joanne Froggatt and Robert Glenister in Alys, Always at Bridge Theatre: first look

Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris and more to star in Bridge Theatre's <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em>

Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris and more to star in Bridge Theatre's Midsummer Night's Dream

Maggie Smith to return to the stage in <em>A German Life</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Maggie Smith to return to the stage in A German Life at the Bridge Theatre

10 new plays to see in 2019

10 new plays to see in 2019

Cast joining Joanne Froggatt in <em>Alys, Always</em> at the Bridge Theatre announced

Cast joining Joanne Froggatt in Alys, Always at the Bridge Theatre announced

Winner of Theatre503's 2018 International Playwriting Award announced

Winner of Theatre503's 2018 International Playwriting Award announced

Review: <em>A Very Very Very Dark Matter</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A Very Very Very Dark Matter (Bridge Theatre)

Martin McDonagh's <em>A Very Very Very Dark Matter</em> at the Bridge Theatre: first look

Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre: first look

Laura Linney, immersive <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em> and Joanne Froggatt in new Bridge Theatre season

Laura Linney, immersive Midsummer Night's Dream and Joanne Froggatt in new Bridge Theatre season

Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah!</em> to be broadcast in cinemas with NT Live

Alan Bennett's Allelujah! to be broadcast in cinemas with NT Live

Lead actor? Pah. I'd buy a ticket to see a good supporting one

Lead actor? Pah. I'd buy a ticket to see a good supporting one

Did Alan Bennett have the critics crying <em>Allelujah!</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did Alan Bennett have the critics crying Allelujah!?

Review: Allelujah! (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Allelujah! (Bridge Theatre)

Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah!</em> at the Bridge Theatre first look photos released

Alan Bennett's Allelujah! at the Bridge Theatre first look photos released

Eva Noblezada and John Owen Jones to perform in Claude-Michel Schönberg 'in conversation' event

Eva Noblezada and John Owen Jones to perform in Claude-Michel Schönberg 'in conversation' event

National Theatre to screen NT Live productions for free in Wembley Park

National Theatre to screen NT Live productions for free in Wembley Park

<em>A Very Very Very Dark Matter</em> at the Bridge Theatre further casting announced

A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre further casting announced

Nicholas Hytner wins the Theatre Book Prize for <em>Balancing Acts</em>

Nicholas Hytner wins the Theatre Book Prize for Balancing Acts

Review: My Name is Lucy Barton (Bridge Theatre)

Review: My Name is Lucy Barton (Bridge Theatre)

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah!</em> at the Bridge Theatre casting announced

Alan Bennett's Allelujah! at the Bridge Theatre casting announced

Bridge Theatre wins RIBA and RICS architecture prizes

Bridge Theatre wins RIBA and RICS architecture prizes

Did the critics stay awake for <em>Nightfall</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics stay awake for Nightfall?

Review: <em>Nightfall</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Nightfall (Bridge Theatre)

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

Barney Norris: 'Brexit is the reason for all the rural plays around at the moment'

Barney Norris: 'Brexit is the reason for all the rural plays around at the moment'

Andrew Scott and <em>Alys, Always</em> adaptation to feature in new Bridge Theatre line-up

Andrew Scott and Alys, Always adaptation to feature in new Bridge Theatre line-up

New Alan Bennett play <em>Allelujah!</em> to premiere at Bridge Theatre

New Alan Bennett play Allelujah! to premiere at Bridge Theatre

Et tu, Billington? <em>Julius Caesar</em> review round-up

Review Round-Ups

Et tu, Billington? Julius Caesar review round-up

Review: <em>Julius Caesar</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Julius Caesar (Bridge Theatre)

Winners of the Stage Awards 2018 announced

Winners of the Stage Awards 2018 announced

Why the Bridge's <em>Julius Caesar</em> puts the audience centre stage

Why the Bridge's Julius Caesar puts the audience centre stage

Laura Linney to star in <em>My Name is Lucy Barton</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Laura Linney to star in My Name is Lucy Barton at the Bridge Theatre

Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley and David Morrissey in <em>Julius Caesar</em>

Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley and David Morrissey in Julius Caesar

Ophelia Lovibond to star in Bridge Theatre's <em>Nightfall</em>

Ophelia Lovibond to star in Bridge Theatre's Nightfall

Full cast announced for <em>Julius Caesar</em> at Bridge Theatre

Full cast announced for Julius Caesar at Bridge Theatre

Jim Broadbent to star in new Martin McDonagh play at Bridge Theatre

Jim Broadbent to star in new Martin McDonagh play at Bridge Theatre

The Bridge Theatre has been made for theatre fans rather than just producers

The Bridge Theatre has been made for theatre fans rather than just producers

Did critics give top marks to <em>Young Marx</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics give top marks to Young Marx?

Review: <em>Young Marx</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Young Marx (Bridge Theatre)

Rory Kinnear: 'Acting is frustrating and elusive but I love it'

Rory Kinnear: 'Acting is frustrating and elusive but I love it'

Test your theatre knowledge: London stages old and new

Test your theatre knowledge: London stages old and new

First look at Bridge Theatre's <em>Young Marx</em>

First look at Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

The week in pictures: 7 – 13 October

The week in pictures: 7 – 13 October

The week in pictures: 25 August – 1 September

The week in pictures: 25 August – 1 September

Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's <em>Young Marx</em>

Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

John Heffernan to star in <em>Saint George and the Dragon</em> at the National Theatre

John Heffernan to star in Saint George and the Dragon at the National Theatre

Ben Whishaw, David Morrissey and Rory Kinnear to star in first season at the Bridge Theatre

Ben Whishaw, David Morrissey and Rory Kinnear to star in first season at the Bridge Theatre

Let's not lose sight of the limitations of studio theatres

Let's not lose sight of the limitations of studio theatres

6 new theatres opening soon in London

6 new theatres opening soon in London

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