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Cast joining Brian Cox in new James Graham play Make It Happen confirmed

Cast joining Brian Cox in new James Graham play Make It Happen confirmed

National Theatre releases short film by James Graham to mark VE Day

National Theatre releases short film by James Graham to mark VE Day

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to the West End

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to the West End

James Graham: I’m a playwright because of arts education, but we’ve lost thousands of drama teachers

James Graham: I’m a playwright because of arts education, but we’ve lost thousands of drama teachers

James Graham discusses Gareth Southgate, male role models and why his next play is about the collapse of the global economy

James Graham discusses Gareth Southgate, male role models and why his next play is about the collapse of the global economy

Dear England review – the revised play includes the 2024 EUROs and Gareth Southgate’s retirement and still hits the back of the net

Dear England review – the revised play includes the 2024 EUROs and Gareth Southgate’s retirement and still hits the back of the net

Dear England returns to the National Theatre – new photos released

Dear England returns to the National Theatre – new photos released

Edinburgh International Festival reveals 2025 programme

Edinburgh International Festival reveals 2025 programme

Dear England returns to the National Theatre

Dear England returns to the National Theatre

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to Broadway following London run

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to Broadway following London run

Punch at the Young Vic – review

Punch at the Young Vic – review

Dear England’s return – first look inside the rehearsal room

Dear England’s return – first look inside the rehearsal room

Dear England to embark on UK tour

Dear England to embark on UK tour

Complete cast for Dear England’s return revealed

Complete cast for Dear England’s return revealed

Brian Cox to star in new James Graham play Make It Happen

Brian Cox to star in new James Graham play Make It Happen

David Ireland on The Fifth Step, the shock factor and working with Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman

David Ireland on The Fifth Step, the shock factor and working with Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman

Cast for Boys from the Blackstuff UK tour announced

Cast for Boys from the Blackstuff UK tour announced

James Graham’s Punch extends run at the Young Vic

James Graham’s Punch extends run at the Young Vic

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to Young Vic in 2025

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to Young Vic in 2025

Dear England to return for London and Salford runs

Dear England to return for London and Salford runs

Punch at Nottingham Playhouse review – James Graham’s new drama is gutwrenching but humorous

Punch at Nottingham Playhouse review – James Graham’s new drama is gutwrenching but humorous

Boys from the Blackstuff to transfer to the West End

Boys from the Blackstuff to transfer to the West End

Initial casting for James Graham’s world premiere play Punch announced

Initial casting for James Graham’s world premiere play Punch announced

Dear England confirms West End transfer with Joseph Fiennes

Dear England confirms West End transfer with Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes to star as Gareth Southgate in James Graham play at the National Theatre

Joseph Fiennes to star as Gareth Southgate in James Graham play at the National Theatre

<em>Best of Enemies</em> among South Bank Sky Arts Award winners

Best of Enemies among South Bank Sky Arts Award winners

James Graham's <em>Best of Enemies</em> to transfer to the West End

James Graham's Best of Enemies to transfer to the West End

James Graham to adapt Alan Bleasdale's <em>Boys from the Blackstuff</em> for the stage

James Graham to adapt Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff for the stage

Alun Hood on Mike Bartlett: 'The variety of tone is astonishing'

Alun Hood on Mike Bartlett: 'The variety of tone is astonishing'

Winners of Critics' Circle Theatre Awards announced

Winners of Critics' Circle Theatre Awards announced

<em>The Collaboration</em> with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope at the Young Vic – review

The Collaboration with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope at the Young Vic – review

<em>Best of Enemies</em> review – James Graham is back, doing what he does best

Best of Enemies review – James Graham is back, doing what he does best

Watch the nominations for the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards here

Watch the nominations for the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards here

10 non-festive shows to see this December

10 non-festive shows to see this December

James Graham's <em>Best of Enemies</em> at the Young Vic announces cast

James Graham's Best of Enemies at the Young Vic announces cast

<em>Piaf</em> revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Piaf revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on <em>Piaf</em>

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on Piaf

Full casting announced for <em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell

Full casting announced for Piaf starring Jenna Russell

Watch James Graham's new short <em>People You May Know</em>

Watch James Graham's new short People You May Know

Young Vic announces reopening season with Ben Okri, James Graham and Jessica Siân

Young Vic announces reopening season with Ben Okri, James Graham and Jessica Siân

Alan Bennett features in new Nottingham Playhouse season

Alan Bennett features in new Nottingham Playhouse season

Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's <em>1984</em> to be adapted into a TV series

Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's 1984 to be adapted into a TV series

National Theatre unveils online musical written by James Graham

National Theatre unveils online musical written by James Graham

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater confirm they're working on <em>Animal Farm</em> musical with James Graham

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater confirm they're working on Animal Farm musical with James Graham

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

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo discuss the Bridge Theatre's A Christmas Carol

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

Pearl Mackie and Jessica Raine to star in new James Graham play <em>Bubble</em>

Pearl Mackie and Jessica Raine to star in new James Graham play Bubble

Nottingham Playhouse announces season including James Graham world premiere, concerts and more

Nottingham Playhouse announces season including James Graham world premiere, concerts and more

Watch the National Theatre's <em>This House</em> right here for free

Watch the National Theatre's This House right here for free

Playwrights have produced top tier TV during covid-19 lockdowns – theatres have to survive to usher in talent

Playwrights have produced top tier TV during covid-19 lockdowns – theatres have to survive to usher in talent

Headlong to create digital play series featuring work from James Graham, Jasmine Lee-Jones and more

Headlong to create digital play series featuring work from James Graham, Jasmine Lee-Jones and more

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

James Graham donates his <em>Quiz</em> TV show commission to Funds for Freelancers

James Graham donates his Quiz TV show commission to Funds for Freelancers

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> TV adaptation: first look at the trailer with Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Sheen and more

James Graham's Quiz TV adaptation: first look at the trailer with Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Sheen and more

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

James Graham's Quiz to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

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

<em>The Vote 2019</em> to play live on election night

The Vote 2019 to play live on election night

<em>You Stupid Darkness!</em> Sam Steiner play will come to Southwark Playhouse with Paines Plough

You Stupid Darkness! Sam Steiner play will come to Southwark Playhouse with Paines Plough

Headlong artistic director Jeremy Herrin to step down in 2020

Headlong artistic director Jeremy Herrin to step down in 2020

Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford and Michael Sheen to star in James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> TV series

Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford and Michael Sheen to star in James Graham's Quiz TV series

Tony Awards 2019: Brits, women directors, disability and the out-and-out success of <em>The Ferryman</em>

Tony Awards 2019: Brits, women directors, disability and the out-and-out success of The Ferryman

Tony Awards 2019: <em>Hadestown</em>, <em>The Ferryman</em>, <em>Ink</em> and Ruth Wilson among nominees

Tony Awards 2019: Hadestown, The Ferryman, Ink and Ruth Wilson among nominees

Anne-Marie Duff and more celebrate opening night of <em>Sweet Charity</em> at the Donmar Warehouse

Anne-Marie Duff and more celebrate opening night of Sweet Charity at the Donmar Warehouse

Charity Wakefield, James Graham and more celebrate opening of <em>Berberian Sound Studio</em> at Donmar Warehouse

Charity Wakefield, James Graham and more celebrate opening of Berberian Sound Studio at Donmar Warehouse

George Perrin and James Grieve to step down from Paines Plough

George Perrin and James Grieve to step down from Paines Plough

Review: <em>Sketching</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: Sketching (Wilton's Music Hall)

Kiln Theatre celebrates its official reopening

Kiln Theatre celebrates its official reopening

Lucie Shorthouse and Ola Ince announced as winners of H100 Awards

Lucie Shorthouse and Ola Ince announced as winners of H100 Awards

Playwrights are casting more light on the state of things than politicians

Playwrights are casting more light on the state of things than politicians

James Graham's <em>Sketching</em> cast announced

James Graham's Sketching cast announced

James Graham's Brexit TV series early draft leaked

James Graham's Brexit TV series early draft leaked

James Graham announces writers in Wilton's Music Hall's <em>Sketching</em>

James Graham announces writers in Wilton's Music Hall's Sketching

Theatre quiz of the month – May 2018

Theatre quiz of the month – May 2018

Almost 400 people sign up as theatre ambassadors for SOLT scheme

Almost 400 people sign up as theatre ambassadors for SOLT scheme

James Graham to support emerging writers with new crowd-sourced Dickens play

James Graham to support emerging writers with new crowd-sourced Dickens play

Key industry figures sign open letter to the <em>Guardian</em> in support of Lyn Gardner

Key industry figures sign open letter to the Guardian in support of Lyn Gardner

We need new theatregoers to discover just how urgent Harold Pinter's work is

We need new theatregoers to discover just how urgent Harold Pinter's work is

James Graham's <em>Ink</em> announces Broadway transfer

James Graham's Ink announces Broadway transfer

Daniel Evans: 'James Graham is a once-in-a-lifetime writer'

Daniel Evans: 'James Graham is a once-in-a-lifetime writer'

Bertie Carvel, Ophelia Lovibond and James Graham at the opening night of <em>Quiz</em>

Bertie Carvel, Ophelia Lovibond and James Graham at the opening night of Quiz

Review: <em>Quiz</em> (Noël Coward Theatre)

Review: Quiz (Noël Coward Theatre)

Watch Olivier Awards red carpet and press room highlights

Watch Olivier Awards red carpet and press room highlights

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em>: first look at the West End transfer

James Graham's Quiz: first look at the West End transfer

Shows That Shaped Me: James Graham

Shows That Shaped Me: James Graham

Review: <em>The Culture</em> (Hull Truck Theatre)

Review: The Culture (Hull Truck Theatre)

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> West End transfer to have onstage seating

James Graham's Quiz West End transfer to have onstage seating

Theatre must continue the change Josie Rourke brought

Theatre must continue the change Josie Rourke brought

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

Casting announced for James Graham's <em>The Culture: A Farce in Two Acts</em>

Casting announced for James Graham's The Culture: A Farce in Two Acts

<em>The Girl on the Train</em> to be adapted for the stage in Leeds

The Girl on the Train to be adapted for the stage in Leeds

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> to transfer to the West End

James Graham's Quiz to transfer to the West End

Details of new James Graham play announced in Hull Truck Theatre 2018 season

Details of new James Graham play announced in Hull Truck Theatre 2018 season

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

Review: Quiz (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

James Graham takes our quiz of quizzes

James Graham takes our quiz of quizzes

First look at James Graham's new play <em>Quiz</em>

First look at James Graham's new play Quiz

<em>Big Fish</em>, <em>Glengarry Glen Ross</em> and <em>Twelfth Night</em> in our top openings of the week

Big Fish, Glengarry Glen Ross and Twelfth Night in our top openings of the week

How designing James Graham's latest political play was a labour of love

How designing James Graham's latest political play was a labour of love

<em>Brief Encounter</em> returns in Birmingham REP's new season

Brief Encounter returns in Birmingham REP's new season

Did the critics love James Graham's new Labour play?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics love James Graham's new Labour play?

Review: <em>Labour of Love</em> (Noel Coward Theatre)

Review: Labour of Love (Noel Coward Theatre)

Kwame Kwei-Armah: 'Theatre in Britain has practiced Brexit for as long as I can remember'

Kwame Kwei-Armah: 'Theatre in Britain has practiced Brexit for as long as I can remember'

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Casting announced for new James Graham play <em>Quiz</em>

Casting announced for new James Graham play Quiz

Bertie Carvel: 'Playwrights are afraid to give people a good time'

Bertie Carvel: 'Playwrights are afraid to give people a good time'

Michael Gambon, Toby Jones and Mark Gatiss join the stars of <em>Ink</em> in the West End

Michael Gambon, Toby Jones and Mark Gatiss join the stars of Ink in the West End

Exclusive: First look at Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig and cast of <em>Labour of Love</em>

Exclusive: First look at Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig and cast of Labour of Love

Kate Wasserberg: 'Wales has the best actors in the world'

Kate Wasserberg: 'Wales has the best actors in the world'

Sarah Lancashire replaced by Tamsin Greig in <em>Labour of Love</em>

Sarah Lancashire replaced by Tamsin Greig in Labour of Love

Rachael Stirling to join Martin Freeman in <em>Labour of Love</em>

Rachael Stirling to join Martin Freeman in Labour of Love

James Graham's <em>Ink</em> to transfer to the West End

James Graham's Ink to transfer to the West End

<em>Ink</em> isn't entirely accurate, but does it matter?

Ink isn't entirely accurate, but does it matter?

James Graham's <em>This House</em> to tour UK in 2018

James Graham's This House to tour UK in 2018

James Graham: 'Current politics is all about slogans that shut down the conversation'

James Graham: 'Current politics is all about slogans that shut down the conversation'

Did the critics think James Graham's <em>Ink</em> was front page news?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics think James Graham's Ink was front page news?

James Corden attends opening night of <em>Ink</em> with Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle

James Corden attends opening night of Ink with Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle

Review: <em>Ink</em> (Almeida Theatre)

Review: Ink (Almeida Theatre)

David Hare, Gary Owen and James Graham contribute to Headlong and the <em>Guardian</em>'s Brexit series

David Hare, Gary Owen and James Graham contribute to Headlong and the Guardian's Brexit series

Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire to star in new James Graham play

Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire to star in new James Graham play

Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle to star in new James Graham play

Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle to star in new James Graham play

Ben Whishaw to star in new season at the Almeida

Ben Whishaw to star in new season at the Almeida

Where are the writers in The Stage 100 list?

Where are the writers in The Stage 100 list?

Review: <em>This House</em> (Garrick Theatre)

Review: This House (Garrick Theatre)

How I wrote the music for <em>Privacy</em>

How I wrote the music for Privacy

Casting announced for <em>This House</em>

Casting announced for This House

<em>This House</em> transfers to the West End

This House transfers to the West End

<em>Monster Raving Loony</em> transfers to London

Monster Raving Loony transfers to London

<em>The Vote</em> and <em>The Sound of Music Live!</em> nominated for BAFTA TV awards

The Vote and The Sound of Music Live! nominated for BAFTA TV awards

Joseph Fiennes and Hugh Bonneville to star in Chichester Festival Theatre's new season

Joseph Fiennes and Hugh Bonneville to star in Chichester Festival Theatre's new season

Samuel James on Screaming Lord Sutch

Samuel James on Screaming Lord Sutch

<em>Monster Raving Loony</em> (Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Monster Raving Loony (Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Young Londoners to take over Tricycle Theatre

Young Londoners to take over Tricycle Theatre

In pictures: <em>Monster Raving Loony</em> rehearsals

In pictures: Monster Raving Loony rehearsals

Full cast announced for <em>Monster Raving Loony</em>

Full cast announced for Monster Raving Loony

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

11 faces to look out for in 2016

11 faces to look out for in 2016

New play about Screaming Lord Sutch to open in Plymouth

New play about Screaming Lord Sutch to open in Plymouth

Orange Tree Theatre announces 2016 season

Orange Tree Theatre announces 2016 season

Danny Boyle directs all-star monologues at Royal Court for charity

Danny Boyle directs all-star monologues at Royal Court for charity

Television broadcast of <em>The Vote</em> attracted half a million viewers

Television broadcast of The Vote attracted half a million viewers

Paines Plough announces new season

Paines Plough announces new season

Matt Trueman: Political theatre will never swing an election

Matt Trueman: Political theatre will never swing an election

The Angry Brigade (Bush Theatre)

The Angry Brigade (Bush Theatre)

The Vote (Donmar Warehouse)

The Vote (Donmar Warehouse)

Michael Coveney: Election fever grips theatreland

Michael Coveney: Election fever grips theatreland

First look at Judi Dench, Mark Gatiss and more in rehearsals for <em>The Vote</em>

First look at Judi Dench, Mark Gatiss and more in rehearsals for The Vote

Golem (Trafalgar Studios)

Golem (Trafalgar Studios)

Full cast announced for Donmar's <em>The Vote</em>

Full cast announced for Donmar's The Vote

Full cast announced for James Graham's <em>Angry Brigade</em>

Full cast announced for James Graham's Angry Brigade

Judi Dench, Mark Gatiss and Catherine Tate lead cast of Donmar's election play

Judi Dench, Mark Gatiss and Catherine Tate lead cast of Donmar's election play

Bush announces new season themed around justice

Bush announces new season themed around justice

Kelsey Grammer joins cast of <em>Finding Neverland</em> on Broadway

Kelsey Grammer joins cast of Finding Neverland on Broadway

New Donmar season includes <em>Closer</em> with Rufus Sewell and James Graham election play

New Donmar season includes Closer with Rufus Sewell and James Graham election play

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

The Angry Brigade (Paines Plough and Plymouth Theatre Royal)

The Angry Brigade (Paines Plough and Plymouth Theatre Royal)

James Graham's new play premieres at Theatre Royal Plymouth

James Graham's new play premieres at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Michael Coveney: Tiger comes for Tea and Elephantom balloons ahead of Kids Week

Michael Coveney: Tiger comes for Tea and Elephantom balloons ahead of Kids Week

James Graham's <em>Privacy</em> impresses critics

Review Round-Ups

James Graham's Privacy impresses critics

Privacy (Donmar Warehouse)

Privacy (Donmar Warehouse)

Catherine Love: Theatre in the digital age

Catherine Love: Theatre in the digital age

Sienna Miller explores <em>Privacy</em> at Donmar Warehouse?

Sienna Miller explores Privacy at Donmar Warehouse?

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the coming year in theatre

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the coming year in theatre

Peter Gill, James Graham and Brian Friel in Donmar summer 2014 season

Peter Gill, James Graham and Brian Friel in Donmar summer 2014 season

James Graham: 'I've never felt a political play should appeal to the head and not the heart'

James Graham: 'I've never felt a political play should appeal to the head and not the heart'

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