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Bristol Old Vic unveils new season, including expanded How To Win Against History musical

Bristol Old Vic unveils new season, including expanded How To Win Against History musical

Reverberation at Bristol Old Vic – review

Reverberation at Bristol Old Vic – review

Cast announced for The Little Mermaid at Bristol Old Vic

Cast announced for The Little Mermaid at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Old Vic reveals casting for Matthew Lopez’s Reverberation

Bristol Old Vic reveals casting for Matthew Lopez’s Reverberation

Some Demon at Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio – review

Some Demon at Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio – review

A Child of Science starring Tom Felton, Meg Bellamy and Adelle Leonce at Bristol Old Vic – review

A Child of Science starring Tom Felton, Meg Bellamy and Adelle Leonce at Bristol Old Vic – review

Bristol Old Vic to host UK premiere of Matthew López play Reverberation

Bristol Old Vic to host UK premiere of Matthew López play Reverberation

Starter for Ten musical at Bristol Old Vic review – University Challenge and 80s nostalgia grace the stage

Starter for Ten musical at Bristol Old Vic review – University Challenge and 80s nostalgia grace the stage

The Starter for Ten musical’s world premiere – first look

The Starter for Ten musical’s world premiere – first look

Watch the cast of Starter for Ten musical in rehearsals ahead of world premiere

Watch the cast of Starter for Ten musical in rehearsals ahead of world premiere

Arabian Nights at Bristol Old Vic – review

Arabian Nights at Bristol Old Vic – review

Have a first listen to the Starter for Ten musical

Have a first listen to the Starter for Ten musical

Choir Boy at Bristol Old Vic – review

Choir Boy at Bristol Old Vic – review

Tom Felton to star in new play in Bristol Old Vic season

Tom Felton to star in new play in Bristol Old Vic season

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! releases new production images

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! releases new production images

Edinburgh Fringe blog: Bacon playwright Sophie Swithinbank on gender, sexuality and masculine behaviours

Edinburgh Fringe blog: Bacon playwright Sophie Swithinbank on gender, sexuality and masculine behaviours

cheeky little brown announces full cast and creative team

cheeky little brown announces full cast and creative team

New <em>Wind in the Willows</em> adaptation leads Wilton's Music Hall autumn 2022 season

New Wind in the Willows adaptation leads Wilton's Music Hall autumn 2022 season

Nancy Medina to be Bristol Old Vic's next artistic director

Nancy Medina to be Bristol Old Vic's next artistic director

<em>Let the Right One In</em> and Emma Rice's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> to run in San Francisco

Let the Right One In and Emma Rice's Wuthering Heights to run in San Francisco

Giles Terera's <em>The Meaning of Zong</em> at Bristol Old Vic – review

Giles Terera's The Meaning of Zong at Bristol Old Vic – review

<em>Sorry, You're Not A Winner</em> at Bristol Old Vic and tour – review

Sorry, You're Not A Winner at Bristol Old Vic and tour – review

<em>Wonder Boy</em> at Bristol Old Vic – review

Wonder Boy at Bristol Old Vic – review

Liam Tamne joins Wise Children's <em>Wuthering Heights</em>

Liam Tamne joins Wise Children's Wuthering Heights

Giles Terera's <em>The Meaning of Zong</em> casting revealed

Giles Terera's The Meaning of Zong casting revealed

<em>A Monster Calls</em> announces full cast for 2022 return

A Monster Calls announces full cast for 2022 return

<em>Dr Semmelweis</em> with Mark Rylance – first look photos

Dr Semmelweis with Mark Rylance – first look photos

Top new plays to see in 2022

Top new plays to see in 2022

<em>Robin Hood: Legend of the Forgotten Forest</em> review – Wardrobe Ensemble stages a bow quivering delight

Robin Hood: Legend of the Forgotten Forest review – Wardrobe Ensemble stages a bow quivering delight

Full cast announced for Mark Rylance's <em>Dr Semmelweis</em> at Bristol Old Vic

Full cast announced for Mark Rylance's Dr Semmelweis at Bristol Old Vic

Wise Children's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> to be streamed on demand

Wise Children's Wuthering Heights to be streamed on demand

Lucy McCormick and Ash Hunter discuss starring in Emma Rice's <em>Wuthering Heights</em>

Lucy McCormick and Ash Hunter discuss starring in Emma Rice's Wuthering Heights

<em>Wuthering Heights</em> review – Emma Rice tackles Emily Brontë in romantic ride

Wuthering Heights review – Emma Rice tackles Emily Brontë in romantic ride

Wise Children's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> in rehearsals: photos

Wise Children's Wuthering Heights in rehearsals: photos

<em>Wuthering Heights</em> tour and National run full casting revealed

Wuthering Heights tour and National run full casting revealed

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

Mark Rylance: 'I will be bringing Rooster back to life in <em>Jerusalem</em> very soon'

Mark Rylance: 'I will be bringing Rooster back to life in Jerusalem very soon'

Bristol Old Vic announces new season with Mark Rylance, Giles Terera, Wise Children and more

Bristol Old Vic announces new season with Mark Rylance, Giles Terera, Wise Children and more

Russell Brand's Shakespeare solo show to be streamed next month

Bristol Old Vic appoints new chair and vice-chair

Bristol Old Vic appoints new chair and vice-chair

Wise Children's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> announces new tour plans including National Theatre run

Wise Children's Wuthering Heights announces new tour plans including National Theatre run

Fuel announces live productions and digital plans for 2021

Fuel announces live productions and digital plans for 2021

What to expect when theatres reopen: everything you need to know

What to expect when theatres reopen: everything you need to know

Theatres may be able to reopen this summer – everything you need to know

Theatres may be able to reopen this summer – everything you need to know

Bristol Old Vic unveils digital spring season featuring Giles Terera, <em>Pink Mist</em> and more

Bristol Old Vic unveils digital spring season featuring Giles Terera, Pink Mist and more

Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England

Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news

Review: <em>The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk</em> (Bristol Old Vic stream)

Review: The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Bristol Old Vic stream)

Simon Baker: 'Streaming shows used to feel like an ordeal – I hope we've changed that notion'

Simon Baker: 'Streaming shows used to feel like an ordeal – I hope we've changed that notion'

Emma Rice: 'I am now a total convert to all things digital'

Emma Rice: 'I am now a total convert to all things digital'

Bristol placed in tier three – with venues now unable to open on 2 December

Bristol placed in tier three – with venues now unable to open on 2 December

Papatango to capture stage production of Samuel Bailey's <em>Shook</em> as the company announces 2021 plans

Papatango to capture stage production of Samuel Bailey's Shook as the company announces 2021 plans

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

Stage shows, musicals and more to watch online now

Stage shows, musicals and more to watch online now

<em>The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk</em> revival live-stream casting confirmed

The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk revival live-stream casting confirmed

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Rescheduled theatre – a rolling list of shows you can now see in 2021 or 2022

Rescheduled theatre – a rolling list of shows you can now see in 2021 or 2022

Wise Children announces live broadcast of <em>The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk</em>

Wise Children announces live broadcast of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

Over £250 million of grants given to more than 1300 arts organisations in 'vital boost' for culture

Over £250 million of grants given to more than 1300 arts organisations in 'vital boost' for culture

<em>Private Peaceful</em> to run in the West End next month and at Bristol Old Vic in October

Private Peaceful to run in the West End next month and at Bristol Old Vic in October

Toby Jones to star in live "Desert Island Theatre" event at Bristol Old Vic

Toby Jones to star in live "Desert Island Theatre" event at Bristol Old Vic

Review: <em>Romantics Anonymous</em> (Live from Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Romantics Anonymous (Live from Bristol Old Vic)

Theatre Royal Bath announces cast for autumn season including Nancy Carroll and Haydn Gwynne

Theatre Royal Bath announces cast for autumn season including Nancy Carroll and Haydn Gwynne

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

<em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical stream at Bristol Old Vic announces casting and live audience night

Romantics Anonymous musical stream at Bristol Old Vic announces casting and live audience night

<em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical to be live-streamed from Bristol Old Vic stage

Romantics Anonymous musical to be live-streamed from Bristol Old Vic stage

Bristol Old Vic announces plans to reopen with performances this week

Bristol Old Vic announces plans to reopen with performances this week

New print released for charity depicting some of the UK's most iconic theatres

New print released for charity depicting some of the UK's most iconic theatres

Bristol Old Vic: a third of staff at risk of redundancy as consultations begin

Bristol Old Vic: a third of staff at risk of redundancy as consultations begin

<em>Gatsby</em> and <em>Red Ellen</em> co-productions postponed due to coronavirus

Gatsby and Red Ellen co-productions postponed due to coronavirus

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

Bristol Old Vic announces more shows it will stream online

Bristol Old Vic announces more shows it will stream online

<em>The Grinning Man</em> musical, <em>Messiah</em> and more to be streamed by Bristol Old Vic for free

The Grinning Man musical, Messiah and more to be streamed by Bristol Old Vic for free

The unbelievable history of the Bristol Old Vic – the building that refused to close

The unbelievable history of the Bristol Old Vic – the building that refused to close

<em>Doctor Semmelweis</em> starring Mark Rylance postponed at Bristol Old Vic

Doctor Semmelweis starring Mark Rylance postponed at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Old Vic announces digital projects, including plans to stream eight productions online

Bristol Old Vic announces digital projects, including plans to stream eight productions online

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

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

Pleasance launches initiatives to support artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Pleasance launches initiatives to support artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Review: <em>Romantics Anonymous</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Romantics Anonymous (Bristol Old Vic)

<em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical: first look at Emma Rice's show as it returns at Bristol Old Vic

Romantics Anonymous musical: first look at Emma Rice's show as it returns at Bristol Old Vic

Watch Emma Rice's <em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical in rehearsals

Watch Emma Rice's Romantics Anonymous musical in rehearsals

15 musical revivals to see in 2020

15 musical revivals to see in 2020

Emma Rice's <em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical full cast announced

Emma Rice's Romantics Anonymous musical full cast announced

<em>A Monster Calls</em> UK tour cast announced

A Monster Calls UK tour cast announced

Bristol Old Vic announces 2020 season featuring Mark Rylance, <em>Gatsby</em> and Sally Cookson's <em>Wonder Boy</em>

Bristol Old Vic announces 2020 season featuring Mark Rylance, Gatsby and Sally Cookson's Wonder Boy

Emma Rice's <em>Romantics Anonymous</em> to return at Bristol Old Vic

Emma Rice's Romantics Anonymous to return at Bristol Old Vic

Rebecca Trehearn, Emma Rice and Lolita Chakrabarti celebrate winning at the UK Theatre Awards

Rebecca Trehearn, Emma Rice and Lolita Chakrabarti celebrate winning at the UK Theatre Awards

Review: <em>Cyrano</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Cyrano (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: <em>Extraordinary Wall [Of Silence]</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Extraordinary Wall [Of Silence] (Bristol Old Vic)

UK Theatre Awards 2019 nominees announced

UK Theatre Awards 2019 nominees announced

Bristol Old Vic launches parent-friendly performances for autumn season

Bristol Old Vic launches parent-friendly performances for autumn season

Review: <em>Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)</em> (Bristol Old Vic and tour)

Review: Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of) (Bristol Old Vic and tour)

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> Jane Austen karaoke adaptation tour: first look photos

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) Jane Austen karaoke adaptation tour: first look photos

Gender-swapped <em>Faustus</em> to premiere at Lyric Hammersmith and run at Birmingham Rep

Gender-swapped Faustus to premiere at Lyric Hammersmith and run at Birmingham Rep

Six female-led shows to catch this autumn

Six female-led shows to catch this autumn

Review: <em>Wild Swimming</em> (Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh)

Review: Wild Swimming (Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh)

<em>Peter Pan</em> at Troubadour White City Theatre to close early

Peter Pan at Troubadour White City Theatre to close early

Review: <em>Peter Pan</em> (Troubadour White City Theatre)

Review: Peter Pan (Troubadour White City Theatre)

<em>Malory Towers</em> stage adaptation: first look photos

Malory Towers stage adaptation: first look photos

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> UK tour cast announced

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) UK tour cast announced

<em>Cyrano</em> at Bristol Old Vic casting announced

Cyrano at Bristol Old Vic casting announced

12 shows to catch before they get to the Edinburgh Fringe

12 shows to catch before they get to the Edinburgh Fringe

Bristol Old Vic announces new executive director

Bristol Old Vic announces new executive director

<em>Peter Pan</em> at Troubadour White City cast announced

Peter Pan at Troubadour White City cast announced

UK theatre to watch: best shows reviewed to see

UK theatre to watch: best shows reviewed to see

<em>A Monster Calls</em> to head out on UK tour

A Monster Calls to head out on UK tour

Father's Day shows to see in the theatre

Father's Day shows to see in the theatre

<em>Peter Pan</em> to open at Troubadour White City Theatre in July

Peter Pan to open at Troubadour White City Theatre in July

Review: <em>Horrible Histories: Dreadful Deaf</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Horrible Histories: Dreadful Deaf (Bristol Old Vic)

Emma Rice's <em>Malory Towers</em> UK tour cast announced

Emma Rice's Malory Towers UK tour cast announced

<em>Touching the Void</em> stage play to transfer to the West End

Touching the Void stage play to transfer to the West End

<em>Malory Towers</em> by Wise Children: dates and details announced

Malory Towers by Wise Children: dates and details announced

Dominic Marsh, Beverly Rudd and more cast in Kneehigh's <em>Dead Dog in a Suitcase</em> tour

Dominic Marsh, Beverly Rudd and more cast in Kneehigh's Dead Dog in a Suitcase tour

Wise Children to stage <em>Malory Towers</em> as Bristol Old Vic announces its next season

Wise Children to stage Malory Towers as Bristol Old Vic announces its next season

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> to embark on UK tour

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) to embark on UK tour

Five epic reasons you need to see <em>Richard III</em> at the Alexandra Palace Theatre

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Five epic reasons you need to see Richard III at the Alexandra Palace Theatre

Review: <em>The Princess and the Hustler</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Princess and the Hustler (Bristol Old Vic)

Family-friendly <em>Horrible Histories – Dreadful Deaf</em> show announced for D/deaf audiences

Family-friendly Horrible Histories – Dreadful Deaf show announced for D/deaf audiences

<em>Equus</em> casting announced for UK tour

Equus casting announced for UK tour

Top shows to see in 2019

Top shows to see in 2019

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Bristol Old Vic)

<em>Touching the Void</em> returns as Bristol Old Vic announces 2019 winter and spring season

Touching the Void returns as Bristol Old Vic announces 2019 winter and spring season

Andy Serkis' Imaginarium has recorded a virtual version of <em>The Grinning Man</em>

Andy Serkis' Imaginarium has recorded a virtual version of The Grinning Man

Tom Mothersdale to star in Headlong's <em>Richard III</em> at Alexandra Palace and tour

Tom Mothersdale to star in Headlong's Richard III at Alexandra Palace and tour

Giles Terera's <em>The Meaning of Zong</em> cast includes Danny Sapani

Giles Terera's The Meaning of Zong cast includes Danny Sapani

Bristol Old Vic transformed: new building opens to the public following ten year refurbishiment

Bristol Old Vic transformed: new building opens to the public following ten year refurbishiment

Review: <em>Touching the Void</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Touching the Void (Bristol Old Vic)

Emma Stenning to step down from the Bristol Old Vic

Emma Stenning to step down from the Bristol Old Vic

<em>Touching the Void</em> on stage: theatre climbing to new heights

Touching the Void on stage: theatre climbing to new heights

Aidan Turner, Adrienne Warren and Bryan Cranston among The Stage Debut Awards nominees

Aidan Turner, Adrienne Warren and Bryan Cranston among The Stage Debut Awards nominees

Bristol Old Vic and Edinburgh Lyceum announce casts for <em>Touching the Void</em> and <em>Twelfth Night</em>

Bristol Old Vic and Edinburgh Lyceum announce casts for Touching the Void and Twelfth Night

Elizabeth Debicki, Bertie Carvel and Jade Anouka join the cast of <em>A Monster Calls</em> at the Old Vic

Elizabeth Debicki, Bertie Carvel and Jade Anouka join the cast of A Monster Calls at the Old Vic

Sally Cookson: 'Local arts cuts in Bristol have been devastating'

Sally Cookson: 'Local arts cuts in Bristol have been devastating'

Review: <em>The Elephant Man</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Elephant Man (Bristol Old Vic)

<em>The Elephant Man</em> with Jamie Beddard: first look

The Elephant Man with Jamie Beddard: first look

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

<em>A Monster Calls</em> rehearsals at the Old Vic in photos

A Monster Calls rehearsals at the Old Vic in photos

<em>A Monster Calls</em> full casting announced for the Old Vic and Bristol Old Vic

A Monster Calls full casting announced for the Old Vic and Bristol Old Vic

<em>A Streetcar Named Desire</em> at NST City – first look

A Streetcar Named Desire at NST City – first look

Review: <em>The Cherry Orchard</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Cherry Orchard (Bristol Old Vic)

Michael Boyd: 'We should embrace Chekhov's end-of-the-pier spirit'

Michael Boyd: 'We should embrace Chekhov's end-of-the-pier spirit'

Review: <em>Long Day's Journey Into Night</em> (Wyndham's Theatre)

Review: Long Day's Journey Into Night (Wyndham's Theatre)

<em>Long Day's Journey</em>, <em>The Captive Queen</em> and <em>Brief Encounter</em> make our top openings of the week

Long Day's Journey, The Captive Queen and Brief Encounter make our top openings of the week

Leslie Manville and Jeremy Irons in <em>Long Day's Journey Into Night</em>

Leslie Manville and Jeremy Irons in Long Day's Journey Into Night

Review: <em>The Wedding</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Wedding (Bristol Old Vic)

Creating the trenches for touring: how <em>Birdsong</em> came to life

Creating the trenches for touring: how Birdsong came to life

<em>The Cherry Orchard</em> Royal Exchange and Bristol Old Vic co-production announces full cast

The Cherry Orchard Royal Exchange and Bristol Old Vic co-production announces full cast

Experimenting with design: creating Gecko's wedding dress dystopia

Experimenting with design: creating Gecko's wedding dress dystopia

<em>The Grinning Man</em> extends its West End run

The Grinning Man extends its West End run

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2018

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2018

My Top 5 Showtunes: Julie Atherton

My Top 5 Showtunes: Julie Atherton

First look at the <em>The Grinning Man</em> in the West End

First look at the The Grinning Man in the West End

In rehearsals for <em>The Grinning Man</em>, a 'dark cracked fairytale'

In rehearsals for The Grinning Man, a 'dark cracked fairytale'

Bristol Council to make significant cuts to Bristol Old Vic's funding

Bristol Council to make significant cuts to Bristol Old Vic's funding

Love Theatre Day: Around the UK in 14 amazing theatres

Love Theatre Day: Around the UK in 14 amazing theatres

Bristol Old Vic announces <em>Touching the Void</em> and <em>The Cherry Orchard</em> adaptations for 2018

Bristol Old Vic announces Touching the Void and The Cherry Orchard adaptations for 2018

<em>The Grinning Man</em> announces West End run

The Grinning Man announces West End run

Review: <em>Rita, Sue And Bob Too</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Rita, Sue And Bob Too (Bristol Old Vic)

Top 5 Openings: 2 to 8 October

Top 5 Openings: 2 to 8 October

Review: <em>The Caretaker</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Caretaker (Bristol Old Vic)

Exclusive: First look at <em>The Caretaker</em> at Bristol Old Vic

Exclusive: First look at The Caretaker at Bristol Old Vic

Top 5 openings of the week: 11 – 17 September

Top 5 openings of the week: 11 – 17 September

An exploding set: <em>The Caretaker</em> clutter is blown up in Bristol

An exploding set: The Caretaker clutter is blown up in Bristol

Royal & Derngate announce winter season

Royal & Derngate announce winter season

<em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em> transfers to West End with Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville

Long Day's Journey into Night transfers to West End with Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville

Review: Julius Caesar (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Julius Caesar (Bristol Old Vic)

Samuel West: 'My earliest acting memory? Thinking Shakespeare had predicted the moon landings'

Samuel West: 'My earliest acting memory? Thinking Shakespeare had predicted the moon landings'

Review: <em>Medea</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Medea (Bristol Old Vic)

First look at Bristol Old Vic's all-female <em>Medea</em>

First look at Bristol Old Vic's all-female Medea

Tim Pigott-Smith dies aged 70

Tim Pigott-Smith dies aged 70

Review: <em>Junkyard</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Junkyard (Bristol Old Vic)

Kneehigh announces new season

Kneehigh announces new season

Exclusive: Cast of Jack Thorne's new musical <em>Junkyard</em> perform in rehearsals

Exclusive: Cast of Jack Thorne's new musical Junkyard perform in rehearsals

Julian Glover to star in <em>Julius Caesar</em>

Julian Glover to star in Julius Caesar

Watch: Behind the scenes at the Bristol Old Vic's refurbishment

Watch: Behind the scenes at the Bristol Old Vic's refurbishment

Shortlist announced for The Stage Awards

Shortlist announced for The Stage Awards

Review: <em>The Snow Queen</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Snow Queen (Bristol Old Vic)

Bristol Old Vic to stage all-female version of <em>Medea</em>

Bristol Old Vic to stage all-female version of Medea

Let's Talk About Sets: Michael Vale on <em>Peter Pan</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Michael Vale on Peter Pan

Full cast announced for Jack Thorne's <em>Junkyard</em>

Full cast announced for Jack Thorne's Junkyard

Pantos are vital for audiences and artists alike

Pantos are vital for audiences and artists alike

What's in my dressing room? – <em>The Grinning Man</em>'s Louis Maskell

What's in my dressing room? – The Grinning Man's Louis Maskell

Review: <em>The Grinning Man</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Grinning Man (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: <em>The Rivals</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Rivals (Bristol Old Vic)

Exclusive: Watch <em>The Grinning Man</em> perform in rehearsals

Exclusive: Watch The Grinning Man perform in rehearsals

<em>King Lear</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

King Lear (Bristol Old Vic)

Sonia Friedman in the Queen's birthday honours list

Sonia Friedman in the Queen's birthday honours list

<em>The Flying Lovers Of Vitebsk</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

The Flying Lovers Of Vitebsk (Bristol Old Vic)

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 30 May – 5 June

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 30 May – 5 June

Bristol Old Vic celebrations in pictures

Bristol Old Vic celebrations in pictures

Bristol Old Vic feels like home for so many

Bristol Old Vic feels like home for so many

Meet the Made In Bristol company

Meet the Made In Bristol company

Check out what the new Bristol Old Vic will look like

Check out what the new Bristol Old Vic will look like

Happy 250th Birthday to the Bristol Old Vic

Happy 250th Birthday to the Bristol Old Vic

In pictures: Bristol Old Vic through the years

In pictures: Bristol Old Vic through the years

'Creating work from scratch is easier in Bristol'

'Creating work from scratch is easier in Bristol'

Regional Theatre Focus: Sharon Clark, Literary Producer at Bristol Old Vic

Regional Theatre Focus: Sharon Clark, Literary Producer at Bristol Old Vic

Mayfest (Various Venues, Bristol)

Mayfest (Various Venues, Bristol)

Four things to watch at Mayfest

Four things to watch at Mayfest

A brief history of Bristol Old Vic

A brief history of Bristol Old Vic

<em>The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary!</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary! (Bristol Old Vic)

Casting announced for <em>The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk</em>

Casting announced for The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

<em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Long Day's Journey into Night (Bristol Old Vic)

Lesley Manville: 'It’s the hardest play I’ve ever done'

Lesley Manville: 'It’s the hardest play I’ve ever done'

First look: Lesley Manville and Jeremy Irons in <em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em>

First look: Lesley Manville and Jeremy Irons in Long Day's Journey into Night

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 28 March – 3 April

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 28 March – 3 April

Bristol Old Vic marks 250th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations

Bristol Old Vic marks 250th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations

Bristol's Mayfest festival announces 2016 line-up

Bristol's Mayfest festival announces 2016 line-up

Michael Coveney: what to look forward to in 2016

Michael Coveney: what to look forward to in 2016

Matt Trueman: My top ten shows of 2015

Matt Trueman: My top ten shows of 2015

<em>Sleeping Beauty</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Sleeping Beauty (Bristol Old Vic)

Sally Cookson: We must allow our girls to be heroes

Sally Cookson: We must allow our girls to be heroes

Top 10 theatre openings this week: 30 November – 6 December

Top 10 theatre openings this week: 30 November – 6 December

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Elaine Cassidy to star in Donmar's <em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em>

Elaine Cassidy to star in Donmar's Les Liaisons Dangereuses

<em>The Crucible</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

The Crucible (Bristol Old Vic)

Irons and Manville star in Bristol Old Vic's 250th anniversary season

Irons and Manville star in Bristol Old Vic's 250th anniversary season

<em>Shameless</em> star leads Bristol Old Vic's <em>Crucible</em>

Shameless star leads Bristol Old Vic's Crucible

Michael Coveney: Old actors bloom as Helen Mirren and Ken Cranham prove 70 is the new 40

Michael Coveney: Old actors bloom as Helen Mirren and Ken Cranham prove 70 is the new 40

Full casting announced for <em>Photograph 51</em>

Full casting announced for Photograph 51

Casting announced for Headlong's autumn season

Casting announced for Headlong's autumn season

Pink Mist (Bristol Old Vic)

Pink Mist (Bristol Old Vic)

Theatre503 announces new season

Theatre503 announces new season

Bristol Old Vic revives Arthur Miller's <em>The Crucible</em>

Bristol Old Vic revives Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Mayfest (Bristol)

Mayfest (Bristol)

First look at Louise Brealey and Joe Armstrong in rehearsals for <em>Constellations</em> tour

First look at Louise Brealey and Joe Armstrong in rehearsals for Constellations tour

Jacqueline Wilson's <em>Hetty Feather</em> returns to West End

Jacqueline Wilson's Hetty Feather returns to West End

Bristol Proms returns in July

Bristol Proms returns in July

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'

A few of my favourite things: <em>Fanny Hill</em>'s Gwyneth Keyworth

A few of my favourite things: Fanny Hill's Gwyneth Keyworth

Bristol Old Vic stages gender-swap <em>Sleeping Beauty</em>

Bristol Old Vic stages gender-swap Sleeping Beauty

The Life and Times of Fanny Hill (Bristol Old Vic) – Caroline Quentin oozes star quality

The Life and Times of Fanny Hill (Bristol Old Vic) – Caroline Quentin oozes star quality

Nick Payne's <em>Constellations</em> embarks on UK tour

Nick Payne's Constellations embarks on UK tour

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

Mark Valencia: Trying times for English National Opera

Mark Valencia: Trying times for English National Opera

Michael Coveney: Rufus Norris's National – fresh meat or cold potatoes?

Michael Coveney: Rufus Norris's National – fresh meat or cold potatoes?

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Full casting announced for <em>Fanny Hill</em> with Caroline Quentin

Full casting announced for Fanny Hill with Caroline Quentin

Swallows And Amazons (Bristol Old Vic)

Swallows And Amazons (Bristol Old Vic)

The Magic Elves (Bristol Old Vic)

The Magic Elves (Bristol Old Vic)

Neil Hannon Talks <em>Swallows And Amazons.</em>

Neil Hannon Talks Swallows And Amazons.

War Game (Bristol Old Vic)

War Game (Bristol Old Vic)

Cash-strapped ENO cancels co-production with Bristol Old Vic

Cash-strapped ENO cancels co-production with Bristol Old Vic

The Window (Bristol Old Vic Studio)

The Window (Bristol Old Vic Studio)

Emma Bettridge Talks Ferment

Emma Bettridge Talks Ferment

Mike Shepherd discusses <em>Dead Dog In A Suitcase</em>

Mike Shepherd discusses Dead Dog In A Suitcase

Hokes Bluff (Tour-Bristol Old Vic)

Hokes Bluff (Tour-Bristol Old Vic)

Natalie Mendoza: 'It's musical theatre like no one has experienced it before'

Natalie Mendoza: 'It's musical theatre like no one has experienced it before'

Dracula (Tour-Bristol Old Vic)

Dracula (Tour-Bristol Old Vic)

Juno and The Paycock (Bristol Old Vic)

Juno and The Paycock (Bristol Old Vic)

Caroline Quentin stars in <em>Fanny Hill</em> at Bristol Old Vic

Caroline Quentin stars in Fanny Hill at Bristol Old Vic

Cast: Everyman's <em>Bright Phoenix</em>

Cast: Everyman's Bright Phoenix

Bristol Proms

Bristol Proms

Richard Marsh: 'I'd had enough of love stories for a while'

Richard Marsh: 'I'd had enough of love stories for a while'

Bristol Old Vic announces Autumn/WInter Season 2014

Bristol Old Vic announces Autumn/WInter Season 2014

Bristol Old Vic announces autumn/winter 2014 season

Bristol Old Vic announces autumn/winter 2014 season

World Cup Final 1966 (Bristol Old Vic)

World Cup Final 1966 (Bristol Old Vic)

London Road (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School- Bristol Old Vic)

London Road (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School- Bristol Old Vic)

The Libertine

The Libertine

Feel About Your Body (Bristol Old Vic Studio)

Feel About Your Body (Bristol Old Vic Studio)

Lulu – A Murder Ballad (Bristol Old Vic)

Lulu – A Murder Ballad (Bristol Old Vic)

Our Country's Good (Bristol Old Vic)

Our Country's Good (Bristol Old Vic)

This May Hurt a Bit (Bristol Old Vic)

This May Hurt a Bit (Bristol Old Vic)

ENO makes musical theatre commitment, Mike Leigh directs <em>Pirates of Penzance</em>

ENO makes musical theatre commitment, Mike Leigh directs Pirates of Penzance

The Tinderbox (Bristol Old Vic)

The Tinderbox (Bristol Old Vic)

World Cup Glory Hits BOV this summer

World Cup Glory Hits BOV this summer

Bristol Old Vic announces summer season and Christmas return for <em>Swallows and Amazons</em>

Bristol Old Vic announces summer season and Christmas return for Swallows and Amazons

<em>Jane Eyre</em> leaves Critics Impressed

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Jane Eyre leaves Critics Impressed

Jane Eyre (Bristol Old Vic)

Jane Eyre (Bristol Old Vic)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Barbican)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Barbican)

Interview With <em>Jane Eyre</em>'s Felix Hayes and Madeleine Worrall

Interview With Jane Eyre's Felix Hayes and Madeleine Worrall

New Year stage highlights for the south west

New Year stage highlights for the south west

Madeleine Worrall and Felix Hayes lead Sally Cookson’s two-part <em>Jane Eyre</em> at Bristol Old Vic.

Madeleine Worrall and Felix Hayes lead Sally Cookson’s two-part Jane Eyre at Bristol Old Vic.

Critics find the magic in Bristol Old Vic’s Little Mermaid

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Critics find the magic in Bristol Old Vic’s Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid (Bristol)

The Little Mermaid (Bristol)

Catherine Love: The power of panto

Catherine Love: The power of panto

£12m front of house facelift for Bristol Old Vic

£12m front of house facelift for Bristol Old Vic

Jeremy Herrin announces first Headlong season

Jeremy Herrin announces first Headlong season

Correcting the London bias: £600m should be taken from capital and given to regions, says new report

Correcting the London bias: £600m should be taken from capital and given to regions, says new report

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf! (Bristol)

Tom Morris on the Bristol Proms, coping with cuts, and why he didn’t apply for the National

Liz Forgan appointed new chair of Bristol Old Vic

Lionboy (Bristol)

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