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Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes on rewriting The Hills of California for Broadway – and comparisons to Gypsy

Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes on rewriting The Hills of California for Broadway – and comparisons to Gypsy

The Hills of California review – four sisters soar in new Jez Butterworth play

The Hills of California review – four sisters soar in new Jez Butterworth play

<em>Jerusalem</em> review – Mark Rylance's blistering Byron returns to the West End

Jerusalem review – Mark Rylance's blistering Byron returns to the West End

Confirmed: <em>Jerusalem</em> with Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook to run in the West End

Confirmed: Jerusalem with Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook to run in the West End

Sally Hawkins and James Corden to star in new Jez Butterworth comedy series

Sally Hawkins and James Corden to star in new Jez Butterworth comedy series

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'

<em>The Crown</em> season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

The Crown season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

Nick Hern Books to release one free play each week for new virtual reading group

Nick Hern Books to release one free play each week for new virtual reading group

Mark Rylance to star in <em>Jerusalem</em> revival in 2021

Mark Rylance to star in Jerusalem revival in 2021

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> to return in 2021

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem to return in 2021

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

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

Let's hear it for the teachers fostering a love of theatre

Let's hear it for the teachers fostering a love of theatre

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

Royal Court 2019 season to feature Jack Thorne, John Tiffany and Kylie Jenner play

Royal Court 2019 season to feature Jack Thorne, John Tiffany and Kylie Jenner play

5 facts you might not know about Harold Pinter

5 facts you might not know about Harold Pinter

Review: Jerusalem (Watermill)

Review: Jerusalem (Watermill)

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> at the Watermill first look

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem at the Watermill first look

A week in the life of <em>Jerusalem</em>'s Nenda Neurer at the Watermill

A week in the life of Jerusalem's Nenda Neurer at the Watermill

Lists like the <em>New York Times</em>' Best American Plays aren't stupid, they're helpful

Lists like the New York Times' Best American Plays aren't stupid, they're helpful

<em>Follies</em>, <em>The Ferryman</em> and <em>The Jungle</em> finalists for South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2018

Follies, The Ferryman and The Jungle finalists for South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2018

Exclusive: Casting announced for first major revival of Jerusalem at the Watermill

Exclusive: Casting announced for first major revival of Jerusalem at the Watermill

Watch Olivier Awards red carpet and press room highlights

Watch Olivier Awards red carpet and press room highlights

Olivier Awards 2018 arrivals including Patti LuPone, Michael Sheen and Cuba Gooding Jr on the red carpet

Olivier Awards 2018 arrivals including Patti LuPone, Michael Sheen and Cuba Gooding Jr on the red carpet

Have we reached peak playwright on TV?

Have we reached peak playwright on TV?

WhatsOnStage Award winners in pictures 2018

WhatsOnStage Award winners in pictures 2018

<em>The Ferryman</em> closing date announced, Broadway transfer dates revealed

The Ferryman closing date announced, Broadway transfer dates revealed

Bryan Cranston: 'When you get a standing ovation in the UK, you know you deserve it'

Bryan Cranston: 'When you get a standing ovation in the UK, you know you deserve it'

Rosalie Craig in <em>The Ferryman</em>: first look images

Rosalie Craig in The Ferryman: first look images

Why aren't there more revivals of new British plays?

Why aren't there more revivals of new British plays?

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> to receive first major revival at Watermill Theatre

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem to receive first major revival at Watermill Theatre

<em>The Ferryman</em> extends run in the West End

The Ferryman extends run in the West End

New cast announced for <em>The Ferryman</em>

New cast announced for The Ferryman

Paddy Considine to step down from <em>The Ferryman</em> in October

Paddy Considine to step down from The Ferryman in October

The week in pictures: 15 – 21 July

The week in pictures: 15 – 21 July

Laura Donnelly: "The baby cries and the goose poos, but that's what makes <em>The Ferryman</em> magical"

Laura Donnelly: "The baby cries and the goose poos, but that's what makes The Ferryman magical"

<em>The Ferryman</em> extends in the West End

The Ferryman extends in the West End

David Tennant and Chiwetel Ejiofor among guests at <em>The Ferryman</em> West End opening

David Tennant and Chiwetel Ejiofor among guests at The Ferryman West End opening

Top 5 theatre openings: 26 June – 2 July

Top 5 theatre openings: 26 June – 2 July

Jack Thorne's BAFTA haul proves we must look at playwrights' screen work too

Jack Thorne's BAFTA haul proves we must look at playwrights' screen work too

Jez Butterworth, Paddy Considine and cast celebrate opening of <em>The Ferryman</em>

Jez Butterworth, Paddy Considine and cast celebrate opening of The Ferryman

Were the critics all aboard for Jez Butterworth's <em>The Ferryman</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were the critics all aboard for Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman?

Review: <em>The Ferryman</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The Ferryman (Royal Court)

Top 5 theatre openings: 1 – 7 May

Top 5 theatre openings: 1 – 7 May

Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' <em>The Ferryman</em>

Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' The Ferryman

Why awards really do matter

Why awards really do matter

Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season

Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season

5 minutes with: Ian Rickson 'We're all there to realise the writer's wishes'

5 minutes with: Ian Rickson 'We're all there to realise the writer's wishes'

Colin Morgan to star in <em>The Pillowman</em>?

Colin Morgan to star in The Pillowman?

Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (Southwark Playhouse)

Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (Southwark Playhouse)

Not a Game for Boys (King’s Head Theatre)

Not a Game for Boys (King’s Head Theatre)

Mojo (Salford Arts Theatre)

Mojo (Salford Arts Theatre)

Royal Court celebrates 20th anniversary of Jerwood New Playwrights

Royal Court celebrates 20th anniversary of Jerwood New Playwrights

Mojo (White Bear Theatre)

Mojo (White Bear Theatre)

The Winterling (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick)

The Winterling (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick)

Hugh Jackman stars in Broadway transfer of Butterworth's <em>The River</em>

Hugh Jackman stars in Broadway transfer of Butterworth's The River

Bennett's <em>History Boys</em> tops ETT poll, Stoppard and Butterworth also feature

Bennett's History Boys tops ETT poll, Stoppard and Butterworth also feature

Theatre By the Lake stages Friel, Butterworth and J.M.Barrie

Theatre By the Lake stages Friel, Butterworth and J.M.Barrie

<em>Mojo</em> with Rupert Grint, Colin Morgan, Ben Whishaw and Brendan Coyle extends two weeks

Mojo with Rupert Grint, Colin Morgan, Ben Whishaw and Brendan Coyle extends two weeks

Rickson revives Butterworth's 'exhilaratingly violent' <em>Mojo</em>

Review Round-Ups

Rickson revives Butterworth's 'exhilaratingly violent' Mojo

1st Night Photos: <em>Downton</em> stars Coyle and Froggatt reunite at <em>Mojo</em> opening

1st Night Photos: Downton stars Coyle and Froggatt reunite at Mojo opening

Michael Coveney: <em>Mojo</em> heralds a pantomime season of good (and ill) will

Michael Coveney: Mojo heralds a pantomime season of good (and ill) will

Mojo

Mojo

Show Pics: Rupert Grint, Ben Whishaw, Colin Morgan, Daniel Mays and Brendan Coyle in <em>Mojo</em>

Show Pics: Rupert Grint, Ben Whishaw, Colin Morgan, Daniel Mays and Brendan Coyle in Mojo

Colin Morgan joins Rupert Grint, Ben Whishaw, Daniel Mays and Brendan Coyle in West End Mojo – tickets now on sale

Rupert Grint, Brendan Coyle, Ben Whishaw and Daniel Mays star in Mojo revival

Rupert Grint and Ben Whishaw find their Mojo with Butterworth’s play?

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