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Ian McKellen, Alfred Enoch, Marisha Wallace, Derek Jacobi and more join Noël Coward charity show in the West End

Ian McKellen, Alfred Enoch, Marisha Wallace, Derek Jacobi and more join Noël Coward charity show in the West End

The wonder of Ian McKellen

The wonder of Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen reveals he will ‘take the rest of the year off’

Ian McKellen reveals he will ‘take the rest of the year off’

Ian McKellen provides health update following West End fall

Ian McKellen provides health update following West End fall

Watch Ian McKellen playing a theatre critic in new trailer for The Critic

Watch Ian McKellen playing a theatre critic in new trailer for The Critic

Player Kings producers issue statement and update following Ian McKellen fall

Player Kings producers issue statement and update following Ian McKellen fall

Player Kings review – Ian McKellen is masterful in a play of two halves

Player Kings review – Ian McKellen is masterful in a play of two halves

Player Kings with Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh – first look

Player Kings with Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh – first look

Player Kings with Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh – in rehearsals

Player Kings with Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh – in rehearsals

Full cast announced for Ian McKellen-led Player Kings in the West End and Manchester

Full cast announced for Ian McKellen-led Player Kings in the West End and Manchester

Ian McKellen to star in Henry IV adaptation in the West End and Manchester

Ian McKellen to star in Henry IV adaptation in the West End and Manchester

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy extends London run

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy extends London run

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy to transfer to London

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy to transfer to London

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam discuss Frank and Percy’s world premiere

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam discuss Frank and Percy’s world premiere

Frank and Percy with Ian McKellen and Roger Allam – review

Frank and Percy with Ian McKellen and Roger Allam – review

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Ian McKellen to star in new version of <em>Hamlet</em> at the Edinburgh Fringe

Ian McKellen to star in new version of Hamlet at the Edinburgh Fringe

Sarah Crompton on Ian McKellen: 'He never stops looking forwards'

Sarah Crompton on Ian McKellen: 'He never stops looking forwards'

Daisy Ridley, Brian Cox and more join Park Theatre's murder mystery show

Daisy Ridley, Brian Cox and more join Park Theatre's murder mystery show

Ian McKellen: I'd love to do a musical

Ian McKellen: I'd love to do a musical

Emma Thompson, Ian McKellen and more to appear at Park Theatre's <em>Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2</em>

Emma Thompson, Ian McKellen and more to appear at Park Theatre's Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2

Tributes paid to veteran director Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79

Tributes paid to veteran director Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79

<em>Cats</em> movie added to Netflix

Cats movie added to Netflix

Critic's pick – Sarah Crompton's top theatre of 2021

Critic's pick – Sarah Crompton's top theatre of 2021

Antony Sher has died aged 72

Antony Sher has died aged 72

<em>The Cherry Orchard</em> review – Ian McKellen performs with poignant care in this deft revival

The Cherry Orchard review – Ian McKellen performs with poignant care in this deft revival

<em>The Cherry Orchard</em> at Theatre Royal Windsor with Ian McKellen: first look

The Cherry Orchard at Theatre Royal Windsor with Ian McKellen: first look

<em>Hamlet</em> at the Young Vic review – Cush Jumbo's long-awaited Dane arrives

Hamlet at the Young Vic review – Cush Jumbo's long-awaited Dane arrives

Ian McKellen made his professional stage debut on this day 60 years ago

Ian McKellen made his professional stage debut on this day 60 years ago

<em>The Cherry Orchard</em> at Theatre Royal Windsor full casting announced

The Cherry Orchard at Theatre Royal Windsor full casting announced

<em>Hamlet</em> with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

Hamlet with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

<em>Hamlet</em> with Ian McKellen extends Theatre Royal Windsor run

Hamlet with Ian McKellen extends Theatre Royal Windsor run

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Ian McKellen's <em>Hamlet</em> set to go ahead from next week despite roadmap delay

Ian McKellen's Hamlet set to go ahead from next week despite roadmap delay

Ian McKellen reaches £5 million donation milestone and reveals actor grant scheme

Ian McKellen reaches £5 million donation milestone and reveals actor grant scheme

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

<em>Romeo and Juliet</em>, Ian McKellen documentary, Royal Ballet and more to be shown on Sky Arts this week

Romeo and Juliet, Ian McKellen documentary, Royal Ballet and more to be shown on Sky Arts this week

Theatre Royal Haymarket to reopen with <em>Love Letters</em> in May

Theatre Royal Haymarket to reopen with Love Letters in May

New dates and casting announced for Ian McKellen's <em>Hamlet</em>

New dates and casting announced for Ian McKellen's Hamlet

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

National Theatre says it can no longer tour across Europe due to costs involved

National Theatre says it can no longer tour across Europe due to costs involved

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more send open letter demanding visa-free travel for artists

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more send open letter demanding visa-free travel for artists

Handforth Parish Council Zoom: dream casting for the film version of the viral video

Handforth Parish Council Zoom: dream casting for the film version of the viral video

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Review: <em>The Comeback</em> (Noël Coward Theatre)

Review: The Comeback (Noël Coward Theatre)

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

Joe Allen restaurant announces virtual fundraiser with Ian McKellen, <em>42nd Street</em>, Jennifer Saunders and more

Joe Allen restaurant announces virtual fundraiser with Ian McKellen, 42nd Street, Jennifer Saunders and more

Watch Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart, Adjoa Andoh and David Tennant talk Shakespeare with Gregory Doran

Watch Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart, Adjoa Andoh and David Tennant talk Shakespeare with Gregory Doran

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in <em>Love Letters</em> at Theatre Royal Windsor

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in Love Letters at Theatre Royal Windsor

Olivia Colman and Phoebe Waller-Bridge launch new fund to support theatre artists displaced by pandemic

Olivia Colman and Phoebe Waller-Bridge launch new fund to support theatre artists displaced by pandemic

Watch Ian McKellen read a sonnet to Patrick Stewart for his birthday

Watch Ian McKellen read a sonnet to Patrick Stewart for his birthday

Stagey shout-outs – <em>The Stage Debut Awards</em> nominees, presenters and winners on who has inspired them

Stagey shout-outs – The Stage Debut Awards nominees, presenters and winners on who has inspired them

Ian McKellen launches charity fundraiser to help unsupported theatre workers

Ian McKellen launches charity fundraiser to help unsupported theatre workers

Michelle Collins releases series of monologues for charity with Ian McKellen, Pearl Mackie and more

Michelle Collins releases series of monologues for charity with Ian McKellen, Pearl Mackie and more

The National Theatre has released its first online pub quiz with hosts including Ian McKellen

The National Theatre has released its first online pub quiz with hosts including Ian McKellen

Shakespeare plays to watch online to mark his birthday

Shakespeare plays to watch online to mark his birthday

Ten plays you can listen to on Audible

Ten plays you can listen to on Audible

Out of the archives: starry stage photos from the last 15 years

Out of the archives: starry stage photos from the last 15 years

The Stage Awards 2020 winners announced, including <em>Life of Pi</em>, Leeds Playhouse and more

The Stage Awards 2020 winners announced, including Life of Pi, Leeds Playhouse and more

Top ten selling UK tours on WhatsOnStage in 2019

Top ten selling UK tours on WhatsOnStage in 2019

10 stage shows you can see in cinemas soon

10 stage shows you can see in cinemas soon

<em>Cats</em> musical film: watch Tom Hooper and Francesca Hayward discuss the stage show on the silver screen

Cats musical film: watch Tom Hooper and Francesca Hayward discuss the stage show on the silver screen

<em>Cats</em> musical film releases new trailer ahead of Christmas release

Cats musical film releases new trailer ahead of Christmas release

Listen to songs from the <em>Cats</em> film adaptation

Listen to songs from the Cats film adaptation

Watch Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber discuss new <em>Cats</em> musical film number

Watch Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber discuss new Cats musical film number

<em>Ian McKellen on Stage</em> – celebrating venues and charities around the country

Ian McKellen on Stage – celebrating venues and charities around the country

Emma Rice to receive Outstanding Contribution award at the UK Theatre Awards 2019

Emma Rice to receive Outstanding Contribution award at the UK Theatre Awards 2019

Did critics think Ian McKellen was magnetic on stage in the West End?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics think Ian McKellen was magnetic on stage in the West End?

Review: <em>Ian McKellen On Stage</em> (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Ian McKellen On Stage (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Ian McKellen is joined by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jeremy Irons and more at ATG's summer celebration

Ian McKellen is joined by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jeremy Irons and more at ATG's summer celebration

<em>The Exorcist</em> tour cast to include Paul Nicholas and Ben Caplan

The Exorcist tour cast to include Paul Nicholas and Ben Caplan

See Ian McKellen appear on stage in <em>Les Misérables</em>

See Ian McKellen appear on stage in Les Misérables

First <em>Cats</em> film trailer released with Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Judi Dench and more

First Cats film trailer released with Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Judi Dench and more

<em>Cats</em> film releases behind-the-scenes video with Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift and more

Cats film releases behind-the-scenes video with Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift and more

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June

Famous faces at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Famous faces at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Ian McKellen's one-man show to run in the West End for 80 performances

Ian McKellen's one-man show to run in the West End for 80 performances

Competition: win a copy of <em>All Is True</em> starring Kenneth Branagh on DVD

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Competition: win a copy of All Is True starring Kenneth Branagh on DVD

Arts and theatre festivals to have on your radar in 2019

Arts and theatre festivals to have on your radar in 2019

Stagey Avengers assemble: Superhero stars with surprising theatre backgrounds

Stagey Avengers assemble: Superhero stars with surprising theatre backgrounds

Glenda Jackson is the queen of Broadway in a hit-and-miss <em>King Lear</em>

Glenda Jackson is the queen of Broadway in a hit-and-miss King Lear

Ian McKellen supports new play inspired by <em>The Hobbit</em> pub at Nuffield Southampton Theatres

Ian McKellen supports new play inspired by The Hobbit pub at Nuffield Southampton Theatres

Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Damian Lewis and more to star in <em>Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]</em>

Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Damian Lewis and more to star in Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]

Olivier Awards 2019: how to watch, dates, times, broadcast – everything you need to know

Olivier Awards 2019: how to watch, dates, times, broadcast – everything you need to know

Top theatre podcasts worth having on your radar

Top theatre podcasts worth having on your radar

Edinburgh International Festival 2019 full line-up to include Stephen Fry, 1927 and Kate Tempest

Edinburgh International Festival 2019 full line-up to include Stephen Fry, 1927 and Kate Tempest

<em>The Exorcist</em> stage adaptation to embark on tour

The Exorcist stage adaptation to embark on tour

Ian McKellen, Jade Anouka and Tom Burke at the <em>Equus</em> opening night at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Ian McKellen, Jade Anouka and Tom Burke at the Equus opening night at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Ian McKellen, Luke Evans, Siân Phillips and more celebrate opening night of <em>Gently Down The Stream</em>

Ian McKellen, Luke Evans, Siân Phillips and more celebrate opening night of Gently Down The Stream

Jonathan Hyde cast in <em>Gently Down the Stream</em> at Park Theatre

Jonathan Hyde cast in Gently Down the Stream at Park Theatre

10 theatre faces to watch out for in 2019

10 theatre faces to watch out for in 2019

Ian McKellen to tour a one-man show for his 80th year

Ian McKellen to tour a one-man show for his 80th year

<em>Cats</em> film casts Royal Ballet dancer Francesca Hayward

Cats film casts Royal Ballet dancer Francesca Hayward

Ian McKellen, Richard Eyre and Tyrone Huntley to appear at UK Theatre Awards

Ian McKellen, Richard Eyre and Tyrone Huntley to appear at UK Theatre Awards

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen reunite at opening night of <em>King Lear</em> in the West End

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen reunite at opening night of King Lear in the West End

Review: <em>King Lear</em> (Duke of York's Theatre)

Review: King Lear (Duke of York's Theatre)

Ian McKellen as King Lear in the West End: first look

Ian McKellen as King Lear in the West End: first look

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift and James Corden to star in <em>Cats</em> musical film

Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift and James Corden to star in Cats musical film

Win a pair of tickets to sold out McKellen: Playing the Part event with live Q&A

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Colin Morgan, Orlando Bloom, Vanessa Kirby and more screen stars on stage this summer

Colin Morgan, Orlando Bloom, Vanessa Kirby and more screen stars on stage this summer

Follies dates, casting and new Anaïs Mitchell musical announced at the National Theatre

Follies dates, casting and new Anaïs Mitchell musical announced at the National Theatre

Ian McKellen's <em>King Lear</em> to be broadcast live and full cast announced

Ian McKellen's King Lear to be broadcast live and full cast announced

RSC to auction costumes worn by Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Judi Dench on eBay

RSC to auction costumes worn by Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Judi Dench on eBay

Oliver Awards to honour David Lan for his work at the Young Vic

Oliver Awards to honour David Lan for his work at the Young Vic

Ian McKellen's life to be subject of new documentary

Ian McKellen's life to be subject of new documentary

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in February

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in February

Judi Dench, Ian McKellen and John Boyega among Old Vic ambassadors for 200th birthday celebrations

Judi Dench, Ian McKellen and John Boyega among Old Vic ambassadors for 200th birthday celebrations

Supporting performances can mean as much as star turns

Supporting performances can mean as much as star turns

RSC co-founder John Barton dies aged 89

RSC co-founder John Barton dies aged 89

Ian McKellen, Imelda Staunton and Kylie Minogue make our top pics of the week

Ian McKellen, Imelda Staunton and Kylie Minogue make our top pics of the week

Ian McKellen to play the demon in West End production of <em>The Exorcist</em>

Ian McKellen to play the demon in West End production of The Exorcist

Were the critics mad for McKellen's King Lear?

Review Round-Ups

Were the critics mad for McKellen's King Lear?

Review: <em>King Lear</em> (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

Review: King Lear (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

First look at production images of Ian McKellen in <em>King Lear</em>

First look at production images of Ian McKellen in King Lear

Top 5 openings: 25 September – 1 October

Top 5 openings: 25 September – 1 October

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

The week in pictures: 16 – 22 September

The week in pictures: 16 – 22 September

Exclusive: First look at Ian McKellen and cast in rehearsals for <em>King Lear</em>

Exclusive: First look at Ian McKellen and cast in rehearsals for King Lear

Russell Tovey, Derek Jacobi and Noma Dumezweni in latest Almeida video series

Russell Tovey, Derek Jacobi and Noma Dumezweni in latest Almeida video series

Peter Hall achieved his remarkable vision despite opposition on all sides

Peter Hall achieved his remarkable vision despite opposition on all sides

Disney's <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> film to tour UK with full orchestra

Disney's Beauty and the Beast film to tour UK with full orchestra

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Park Theatre)

Review: Hamlet (Park Theatre)

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Temple Church, London)

Review: Richard III (Temple Church, London)

Full casting announced for <em>King Lear</em> with Ian McKellen

Full casting announced for King Lear with Ian McKellen

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 July

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 July

The week in pictures: 1 – 7 July

The week in pictures: 1 – 7 July

Ian McKellen and Elaine Paige join Audra McDonald for <em>Lady Day</em> opening

Ian McKellen and Elaine Paige join Audra McDonald for Lady Day opening

David Tennant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen: The best photos from the RSC's public archive

David Tennant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen: The best photos from the RSC's public archive

The Almeida's new project exposes the culture of sound bites in the general election

The Almeida's new project exposes the culture of sound bites in the general election

Stars of stage and screen attend Park Theatre's 4th birthday gala

Stars of stage and screen attend Park Theatre's 4th birthday gala

Ian McKellen, Lucian Msamati and Fiona Shaw to perform in Almeida's new speech project

Ian McKellen, Lucian Msamati and Fiona Shaw to perform in Almeida's new speech project

The week in pictures: 29 April – 5 May

The week in pictures: 29 April – 5 May

Ian McKellen, Alan Rickman, Zoë Wanamaker and more on Shakespeare roles

Ian McKellen, Alan Rickman, Zoë Wanamaker and more on Shakespeare roles

Alfie Boe, Katherine Jenkins and cast celebrate <em>Carousel</em> opening

Alfie Boe, Katherine Jenkins and cast celebrate Carousel opening

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

New Park Theatre season announced

New Park Theatre season announced

Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

Ian McKellen to perform one-man show <em>Shakespeare, Tolkien, Others & You</em> at Park Theatre

Ian McKellen to perform one-man show Shakespeare, Tolkien, Others & You at Park Theatre

Full list of Olivier Award nominees announced

Full list of Olivier Award nominees announced

WhatsOnStage Awards voters championed under-sung acting talent

WhatsOnStage Awards voters championed under-sung acting talent

Ian McKellen to play King Lear in Daniel Evans' first Chichester season

Ian McKellen to play King Lear in Daniel Evans' first Chichester season

From stage to page: Meet the London theatre illustrator

From stage to page: Meet the London theatre illustrator

Review: <em>Wild Honey</em> (Hampstead Theatre)

Review: Wild Honey (Hampstead Theatre)

The WhatsOnStage Award nominations prove what great a year it has been

The WhatsOnStage Award nominations prove what great a year it has been

The week in pictures: 12 November – 18 November

The week in pictures: 12 November – 18 November

Ten great things in <em>The Play's The Thing</em>

Ten great things in The Play's The Thing

Simon Callow returns to the West End in <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Simon Callow returns to the West End in A Christmas Carol

Sheffield Theatres dominate UK Theatre Awards

Sheffield Theatres dominate UK Theatre Awards

Photos: 40 years of the Olivier Theatre at the National

Photos: 40 years of the Olivier Theatre at the National

Sarah Crompton: Beckett's writing liberates women

Sarah Crompton: Beckett's writing liberates women

Did the critics raise a glass to <em>No Man's Land</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics raise a glass to No Man's Land?

Review: <em>No Man's Land</em> (Wyndham's Theatre)

Review: No Man's Land (Wyndham's Theatre)

Photos: Matt Smith and Ian McKellen among guests at NYT 60th anniversary gala

Photos: Matt Smith and Ian McKellen among guests at NYT 60th anniversary gala

Test your theatre knowledge: Who said it, Patrick Stewart or Ian McKellen?

Test your theatre knowledge: Who said it, Patrick Stewart or Ian McKellen?

Competition: win tickets to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in <em>No Man's Land</em>

Competition: win tickets to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in No Man's Land

Photos: First look at Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in <em>No Man's Land</em>

Photos: First look at Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in No Man's Land

The week in pictures: 25 June – 1 July

The week in pictures: 25 June – 1 July

Then and Now: Liverpool Playhouse

Then and Now: Liverpool Playhouse

The week in pictures: 3 – 10 June

The week in pictures: 3 – 10 June

Winner of inaugural RTST Director Award announced

Winner of inaugural RTST Director Award announced

First look at Disney's live-action film <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>

First look at Disney's live-action film Beauty and the Beast

Ian McKellen theatreland audio tour launched

Ian McKellen theatreland audio tour launched

Gillian Bevan – 'Working in regional theatre makes you bolder'

Gillian Bevan – 'Working in regional theatre makes you bolder'

Did critics enjoy <em>An Enemy of the People</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics enjoy An Enemy of the People?

The week in pictures: 22-29 April

The week in pictures: 22-29 April

Seven apps every theatregoer should download

Seven apps every theatregoer should download

Full casting announced for <em>No Man's Land</em>

Full casting announced for No Man's Land

<em>Show Boat</em> opening night

Show Boat opening night

Matt Trueman: <em>Shakespeare Live!</em> gave us Shakespeare the poet

Matt Trueman: Shakespeare Live! gave us Shakespeare the poet

The week in pictures: 15-22 April

The week in pictures: 15-22 April

Gregory Doran: 'Shakespeare was an outsider'

Gregory Doran: 'Shakespeare was an outsider'

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

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

Further casting announced for <em>No Man's Land</em>

Further casting announced for No Man's Land

Ian McKellen and Jude Law star in Young Vic's comic short film

Ian McKellen and Jude Law star in Young Vic's comic short film

RSC's The Other Place to reopen in March

RSC's The Other Place to reopen in March

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart bring <em>No Man's Land</em> to the UK

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart bring No Man's Land to the UK

Winners of the 2016 Offies announced

Winners of the 2016 Offies announced

<em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> (Lyric Hammersmith)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Lyric Hammersmith)

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

Michael Coveney: Sound bites back

Michael Coveney: Sound bites back

Off West End Theatre Awards shortlist is announced

Off West End Theatre Awards shortlist is announced

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

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

Ian McKellen launches BFI Shakespeare on Film series

The week in pictures: 15-22 Jan

The week in pictures: 15-22 Jan

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

<em>RSC Shakespeare on Screen</em> to feature Vanessa Redgrave in <em>As You Like It</em>

RSC Shakespeare on Screen to feature Vanessa Redgrave in As You Like It

In pictures: Stars descend on the Evening Standard Awards

In pictures: Stars descend on the Evening Standard Awards

Barbican puts Shakespeare on screen next year

Barbican puts Shakespeare on screen next year

Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and more attend Park Theatre Gala

Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and more attend Park Theatre Gala

Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci and Andrew Scott among actors reading <em>The Odyssey</em>

Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci and Andrew Scott among actors reading The Odyssey

Lenny Henry to present BBC black British theatre series

Lenny Henry to present BBC black British theatre series

Eileen Atkins wins The Gielgud Award at the UK Theatre Awards

Eileen Atkins wins The Gielgud Award at the UK Theatre Awards

Ian McKellen and Barbara Windsor at Joan Littlewood statue unveiling

Ian McKellen and Barbara Windsor at Joan Littlewood statue unveiling

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

Roger Rees dies aged 71

Roger Rees dies aged 71

Michael Coveney: Festival fever in Manchester and the National Theatre

Michael Coveney: Festival fever in Manchester and the National Theatre

Michael Coveney: Remembering the lost lines of Lenny Henry and others

Michael Coveney: Remembering the lost lines of Lenny Henry and others

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

Dream Casting: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

20 Questions: Clare Higgins – 'Judi Dench gave me a nosebleed'

20 Questions: Clare Higgins – 'Judi Dench gave me a nosebleed'

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

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

Fergus Linehan: 'I want people to know what the Edinbugh International Festival stands for'

Fergus Linehan: 'I want people to know what the Edinbugh International Festival stands for'

20 Questions: Mark Strong – 'Eddie Carbone is misunderstood'

20 Questions: Mark Strong – 'Eddie Carbone is misunderstood'

Gods and Monsters (Southwark Playhouse) – revealing portrait of James Whale

Gods and Monsters (Southwark Playhouse) – revealing portrait of James Whale

Macbeth (The Vaults, Waterloo)

Macbeth (The Vaults, Waterloo)

RSC plans to reopen The Other Place in 2016

RSC plans to reopen The Other Place in 2016

Guest Blog: The recipe for a perfect pantomime

Guest Blog: The recipe for a perfect pantomime

Playful Productions confirm McKellen/Stewart <em>No Man's Land</em> is West End bound

Playful Productions confirm McKellen/Stewart No Man's Land is West End bound

Jack and the Beanstalk (Park Theatre)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Park Theatre)

Southwark Playhouse stages world premiere of <em>Gods and Monsters</em> in 2015

Southwark Playhouse stages world premiere of Gods and Monsters in 2015

Dream Casting: <em>The Hunger Games</em> stage show

Dream Casting: The Hunger Games stage show

Video: Ian McKellen helps The Handlebards take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Video: Ian McKellen helps The Handlebards take the Ice Bucket Challenge

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

Ian McKellen and Trudie Styler star in one-off <em>Seagull</em> performance

Ian McKellen and Trudie Styler star in one-off Seagull performance

Daniel Radcliffe, Ian McKellen, Chris O'Dowd and more receive Drama Desk Award nominations

Daniel Radcliffe, Ian McKellen, Chris O'Dowd and more receive Drama Desk Award nominations

Notes from New York: Broadway’s post-holiday excitement, from <em>Spider-Man</em> to <em>Frozen</em>

Notes from New York: Broadway’s post-holiday excitement, from Spider-Man to Frozen

Michael Coveney: Favourite plays and fringe rarities

Michael Coveney: Favourite plays and fringe rarities

Michael Coveney: Doran comes clean at RSC, Holmes stays secret at the Lyric

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