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King’s Head Theatre announces special guests for pantomime

King’s Head Theatre announces special guests for pantomime

King’s Head Theatre announces pantomime casting – including Judi Dench’s voice

King’s Head Theatre announces pantomime casting – including Judi Dench’s voice

Judi Dench and Jay Blades to release new documentary

Judi Dench and Jay Blades to release new documentary

The top 10 Stephen Sondheim numbers – as voted for by you

The top 10 Stephen Sondheim numbers – as voted for by you

Watch the <em>Sondheim: Old Friends</em> finale and "Being Alive" performance

Watch the Sondheim: Old Friends finale and "Being Alive" performance

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Sondheim's Old Friends review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> – first look at the West End concert event

Sondheim's Old Friends – first look at the West End concert event

Cast for <em>A Little Night Music</em> revival at Leeds Playhouse announced

Cast for A Little Night Music revival at Leeds Playhouse announced

Further names and first look revealed for Sondheim West End concert event

Further names and first look revealed for Sondheim West End concert event

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Actor Gary Waldhorn has died aged 78

Actor Gary Waldhorn has died aged 78

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

Cats movie added to Netflix

20 films for theatre fans on Netflix

20 films for theatre fans on Netflix

Stage shows, musical films, plays and more to watch on Amazon Prime

Stage shows, musical films, plays and more to watch on Amazon Prime

BBC to broadcast Sondheim celebration Prom this Christmas

BBC to broadcast Sondheim celebration Prom this Christmas

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

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

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

<em>2:22 – A Ghost Story</em> at the Noël Coward Theatre – review

2:22 – A Ghost Story at the Noël Coward Theatre – review

West End's Windmill reopens following major refurbishment

West End's Windmill reopens following major refurbishment

<em>Best of the West End</em> Royal Albert Hall concert to take place this month

Best of the West End Royal Albert Hall concert to take place this month

<em>A Little Night Music</em> at Leeds Playhouse full casting announced

A Little Night Music at Leeds Playhouse full casting announced

The Mill at Sonning unveils new 2021 season plans including <em>Top Hat</em> revival

The Mill at Sonning unveils new 2021 season plans including Top Hat revival

The Show Must Go On! West End concerts rescheduled to June 2021

The Show Must Go On! West End concerts rescheduled to June 2021

Stage and screen star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80

Stage and screen star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80

Theatrical gifts: Our top pick of stagey books to buy

Theatrical gifts: Our top pick of stagey books to buy

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

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

David Tennant and Michael Sheen's <em>Staged</em> to return for new series

David Tennant and Michael Sheen's Staged to return for new series

Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Cush Jumbo and more to star in Noël Coward anniversary charity show

Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Cush Jumbo and more to star in Noël Coward anniversary charity show

Judi Dench, Whoopi Goldberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more to take part in theatre charity auction

Judi Dench, Whoopi Goldberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more to take part in theatre charity auction

RSC announces online conversation series with Judi Dench, Ray Fearon, David Tennant and more

RSC announces online conversation series with Judi Dench, Ray Fearon, David Tennant and more

Judi Dench says it's 'a desperate feeling' that theatres may not reopen in her lifetime

Judi Dench says it's 'a desperate feeling' that theatres may not reopen in her lifetime

Judi Dench, Beverley Knight and more to star in online concert celebrating veteran stage door keeper

Judi Dench, Beverley Knight and more to star in online concert celebrating veteran stage door keeper

Judi Dench to appear in conversation with Giles Terera as part of free Mountview series

Judi Dench to appear in conversation with Giles Terera as part of free Mountview series

Shakespeare plays to watch online to mark his birthday

Shakespeare plays to watch online to mark his birthday

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Quiz: Can you guess the roles by the actors that have played them?

Quiz: Can you guess the roles by the actors that have played them?

Ten plays you can listen to on Audible

Ten plays you can listen to on Audible

Don Black to receive Special Award at 2020 Olivier Awards

Don Black to receive Special Award at 2020 Olivier Awards

<em>Blithe Spirit</em> film starring Judi Dench: first trailer released for the new adaptation of Noël Coward's play

Blithe Spirit film starring Judi Dench: first trailer released for the new adaptation of Noël Coward's play

New UK theatre venues set to open in the coming months

New UK theatre venues set to open in the coming months

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

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

<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

WhatsOnStage Awards winners – from past to present

WhatsOnStage Awards winners – from past to present

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

The Vote 2019 to play live on election night

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

Cats musical film releases new trailer ahead of Christmas release

Watch Judi Dench, Jessie Buckley and Kenneth Branagh in <em>The Winter's Tale</em> cinema screening

Watch Judi Dench, Jessie Buckley and Kenneth Branagh in The Winter's Tale cinema screening

Competition: win tickets to exclusive central London screening of <em>Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale</em>

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Competition: win tickets to exclusive central London screening of Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale

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

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?

Kenneth Branagh's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> to be screened in cinemas starring Judi Dench

Kenneth Branagh's The Winter's Tale to be screened in cinemas starring Judi Dench

Judi Dench re-opens the Ashcroft Playhouse at Fairfield Halls in Croydon

Judi Dench re-opens the Ashcroft Playhouse at Fairfield Halls in Croydon

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

See Ian McKellen appear on stage in Les Misérables

Clapham Omnibus unveils plans for £150k redevelopment

Clapham Omnibus unveils plans for £150k redevelopment

Judi Dench to reopen Ashcroft Playhouse in Croydon

Judi Dench to reopen Ashcroft Playhouse in Croydon

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

Review: <em>Blithe Spirit</em> (Theatre Royal Bath)

Review: Blithe Spirit (Theatre Royal Bath)

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

<em>The Inheritance, Company, Sweat</em> and <em>Six</em> creators among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees

The Inheritance, Company, Sweat and Six creators among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees

Judi Dench, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne and more celebrate Michael Grandage's impact on the theatre world

Judi Dench, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne and more celebrate Michael Grandage's impact on the theatre world

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rachel Tucker and Tyrone Huntley to perform in Jason Robert Brown concert

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rachel Tucker and Tyrone Huntley to perform in Jason Robert Brown concert

Patti LuPone and Judi Dench to appear in new season of live talks at the Haymarket Theatre

Patti LuPone and Judi Dench to appear in new season of live talks at the Haymarket Theatre

Secret Cinema to present <em>Casino Royale</em> in summer 2019

Secret Cinema to present Casino Royale in summer 2019

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

Cats film casts Royal Ballet dancer Francesca Hayward

Top 5 gender-switched roles Judi Dench should do

Top 5 gender-switched roles Judi Dench should do

Review: <em>Shakespeare in Love</em> (Theatre Royal Bath)

Review: Shakespeare in Love (Theatre Royal Bath)

Judi Dench joins Finty Williams and the cast of <em>Pack of Lies</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Judi Dench joins Finty Williams and the cast of Pack of Lies at the Menier Chocolate Factory

<em>Shakespeare in Love</em> casting announced for UK tour

Shakespeare in Love casting announced for UK tour

Judi Dench joins Aidan Turner and Michael Grandage at <em>Lieutenant of Inishmore</em> gala night

Judi Dench joins Aidan Turner and Michael Grandage at Lieutenant of Inishmore gala night

<em>Hamilton</em>'s Jamael Westman and Ash Hunter to appear in Tristan Bates' <em>Off the Record</em> event

Hamilton's Jamael Westman and Ash Hunter to appear in Tristan Bates' Off the Record event

Finty Williams to star in <em>Pack of Lies</em> role originated by mum Judi Dench

Finty Williams to star in Pack of Lies role originated by mum Judi Dench

Hugh Whitemore's <em>Pack of Lies</em> revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Hugh Whitemore's Pack of Lies revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Judi Dench, Rob Brydon and Daniel Radcliffe to feature in Old Vic Twitter broadcast

Judi Dench, Rob Brydon and Daniel Radcliffe to feature in Old Vic Twitter broadcast

Nothing Like A Dame reveals how even Judi Dench and her fellow dames are plagued by self-doubt

Nothing Like A Dame reveals how even Judi Dench and her fellow dames are plagued by self-doubt

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

<em>Absolute Hell</em> photos: first look at National Theatre's rehearsals

Absolute Hell photos: first look at National Theatre's rehearsals

Supporting performances can mean as much as star turns

Supporting performances can mean as much as star turns

Jonathan Slinger, Kate Fleetwood and Danny Webb in cast for <em>Absolute Hell</em>

Jonathan Slinger, Kate Fleetwood and Danny Webb in cast for Absolute Hell

RSC co-founder John Barton dies aged 89

RSC co-founder John Barton dies aged 89

Pearl Mackie: 'My advice to aspiring actors? Keep going, it's a marathon, not a sprint'

Pearl Mackie: 'My advice to aspiring actors? Keep going, it's a marathon, not a sprint'

Dates and venue announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards

Dates and venue announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards

Review: <em>The Terrible Infants</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: The Terrible Infants (Wilton's Music Hall)

Top 5 theatre videos of the week: Google translates <em>Les Mis</em>, <em>Hamilton</em> on ice and Dame Judi Dench

Top 5 theatre videos of the week: Google translates Les Mis, Hamilton on ice and Dame Judi Dench

Judi Dench learns to rap with Lethal Bizzle

Judi Dench learns to rap with Lethal Bizzle

Peter Hall achieved his remarkable vision despite opposition on all sides

Peter Hall achieved his remarkable vision despite opposition on all sides

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 September

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 September

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

Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Ben Forster at first Presidential Awards

Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Ben Forster at first Presidential Awards

The week in pictures: 29 April – 5 May

The week in pictures: 29 April – 5 May

Judi Dench to appear in conversation at the Orange Tree

Judi Dench to appear in conversation at the Orange Tree

Judi Dench is wrong, young actors learn from living greats not dead legends

Judi Dench is wrong, young actors learn from living greats not dead legends

Test your theatre knowledge: Great women in theatre

Test your theatre knowledge: Great women in theatre

Kenneth Branagh announced as Special Award winner at the Olivier Awards

Kenneth Branagh announced as Special Award winner at the Olivier Awards

From stage to page: Meet the London theatre illustrator

From stage to page: Meet the London theatre illustrator

Fisayo Akinade: 'Judi Dench made me feel her palms'

Fisayo Akinade: 'Judi Dench made me feel her palms'

Tricycle Theatre to host an evening with Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith

Tricycle Theatre to host an evening with Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith

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

Ten great things in The Play's The Thing

Vanessa Redgrave to receive Gielgud Award at UK Theatre Awards

Vanessa Redgrave to receive Gielgud Award at UK Theatre Awards

National Theatre launch Shakespeare 400 app

National Theatre launch Shakespeare 400 app

Dream casting: Some of our favourite Roald Dahl characters

Dream casting: Some of our favourite Roald Dahl characters

The week in pictures: 3 – 10 June

The week in pictures: 3 – 10 June

James Roose-Evans: 'The Third Age is not all just about dementia'

James Roose-Evans: 'The Third Age is not all just about dementia'

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

Matt Trueman: Shakespeare Live! gave us Shakespeare the poet

Prince Charles to perform as part of <em>Shakespeare Live!</em>

Prince Charles to perform as part of Shakespeare Live!

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

In pictures: Olivier Awards Red Carpet

In pictures: Olivier Awards Red Carpet

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Judi Dench 'incensed' about lack of audition feedback for actors

Judi Dench 'incensed' about lack of audition feedback for actors

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Stephen Sondheim: Judi Dench's 'Send In The Clowns' moved me

Stephen Sondheim: Judi Dench's 'Send In The Clowns' moved me

RSC's The Other Place to reopen in March

RSC's The Other Place to reopen in March

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

The inaugural Equity Award for Services to Theatre

The inaugural Equity Award for Services to Theatre

Michael Coveney: The WhatsOnStage Awards are a party on a level playing field

Michael Coveney: The WhatsOnStage Awards are a party on a level playing field

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Video: On the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Video: On the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Judi Dench wins WhatsOnStage Award for <em>The Winter's Tale</em>

Judi Dench wins WhatsOnStage Award for The Winter's Tale

Did the critics enjoy <em>Mrs Henderson Presents</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics enjoy Mrs Henderson Presents?

In pictures: the Critics' Circle Awards

In pictures: the Critics' Circle Awards

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

<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

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

First look at Lily James and Richard Madden in <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>

First look at Lily James and Richard Madden in Romeo and Juliet

In pictures: Stars descend on the Evening Standard Awards

In pictures: Stars descend on the Evening Standard Awards

Review Round-up: Judi Dench thrills in <em>The Winter's Tale</em>

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-up: Judi Dench thrills in The Winter's Tale

<em>The Winter's Tale</em>/<em>Harlequinade</em> (Garrick Theatre)

The Winter's Tale/Harlequinade (Garrick Theatre)

Rose Theatre Kingston announces new Spring season

Rose Theatre Kingston announces new Spring season

Test your theatre knowledge: Judi Dench

Test your theatre knowledge: Judi Dench

In pictures: Judi Dench and Zoe Wanamaker rehearsing for the Kenneth Branagh season

In pictures: Judi Dench and Zoe Wanamaker rehearsing for the Kenneth Branagh season

Vintage Benedict Cumberbatch pictures released from Open Air archive

Vintage Benedict Cumberbatch pictures released from Open Air archive

Eileen Atkins wins The Gielgud Award at the UK Theatre Awards

Eileen Atkins wins The Gielgud Award at the UK Theatre Awards

Competition: Win <em>The Winter's Tale</em> tickets, dinner for two, a limited edition <em>Muse of Fire</em> DVD and more

Competition: Win The Winter's Tale tickets, dinner for two, a limited edition Muse of Fire DVD and more

Michael Coveney: Critics crown Hytner with award while Dench goes on desert island

Michael Coveney: Critics crown Hytner with award while Dench goes on desert island

Mrs Henderson Presents (Theatre Royal, Bath)

Mrs Henderson Presents (Theatre Royal, Bath)

Exclusive first look at <em>Mrs Henderson Presents</em> starring Tracie Bennett

Exclusive first look at Mrs Henderson Presents starring Tracie Bennett

James Roose-Evans: 'You've got to keep living until the last minute'

James Roose-Evans: 'You've got to keep living until the last minute'

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

<em>Dressed by Angels</em> exhibition to feature 175 years of TV and theatre costumes

Dressed by Angels exhibition to feature 175 years of TV and theatre costumes

Zoë Wanamaker and John Dagleish join the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company

Zoë Wanamaker and John Dagleish join the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company

Tracie Bennett replaces Janie Dee in <em>Mrs Henderson Presents</em>

Tracie Bennett replaces Janie Dee in Mrs Henderson Presents

The Importance of Being Earnest (Vaudeville Theatre)

The Importance of Being Earnest (Vaudeville Theatre)

Dench and McKellen back new theatre company for older actors

Dench and McKellen back new theatre company for older actors

Michael Coveney: Why we love the shows that go wrong

Michael Coveney: Why we love the shows that go wrong

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

Television broadcast of The Vote attracted half a million viewers

Mixed bag for Kendal-led <em>Hay Fever</em>

Review Round-Ups

Mixed bag for Kendal-led Hay Fever

Hay Fever (Duke of York's)

Hay Fever (Duke of York's)

Donmar election play gets critics' vote

Review Round-Ups

Donmar election play gets critics' vote

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

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare's Birthday as Branagh unfurls West End flag

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare's Birthday as Branagh unfurls West End flag

Kenneth Branagh: 'We want to earn our place in the West End'

Kenneth Branagh: 'We want to earn our place in the West End'

Kenneth Branagh unveils year-long Garrick season; Judi Dench joins <em>Winter's Tale</em>

Kenneth Branagh unveils year-long Garrick season; Judi Dench joins Winter's Tale

Michael Coveney: Dahl takes over at the Roald Court

Michael Coveney: Dahl takes over at the Roald Court

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

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

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

Full cast announced for Donmar's The Vote

Gallery: Ray Davies, Angela Lansbury, Penelope Wilton and more Olivier winners

Gallery: Ray Davies, Angela Lansbury, Penelope Wilton and more Olivier winners

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

Judi Dench joins 'in conversation' events for Mountview's 70th birthday

Judi Dench joins 'in conversation' events for Mountview's 70th birthday

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'

Michael Coveney on Maggie Smith's 'unique' stage career

Michael Coveney on Maggie Smith's 'unique' stage career

BBC launches year-long Get Creative campaign

BBC launches year-long Get Creative campaign

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

Kenneth Branagh plans West End ensemble?

Kenneth Branagh plans West End ensemble?

Actor Barrie Ingham dies aged 82

Actor Barrie Ingham dies aged 82

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Test your theatre knowledge: Celebrities on Stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Celebrities on Stage

<em>Mrs Henderson Presents</em> musical confirms Bath premiere

Mrs Henderson Presents musical confirms Bath premiere

Lesley Manville 'mulling over' <em>Mrs Henderson Presents</em> musical?

Lesley Manville 'mulling over' Mrs Henderson Presents musical?

Michael Coveney: National unveils Dorfman as RSC channels <em>Downton Abbey</em>

Michael Coveney: National unveils Dorfman as RSC channels Downton Abbey

Judi Dench – poor eyesight cured my stagefright

Judi Dench – poor eyesight cured my stagefright

Michael Coveney: Censorship scare gets serious as Mamet becomes a Lindsay-fest

Michael Coveney: Censorship scare gets serious as Mamet becomes a Lindsay-fest

Roger Allam: 'Acting, like many professions, is getting more exclusive'

Roger Allam: 'Acting, like many professions, is getting more exclusive'

West End lights to dim for Donald Sinden

West End lights to dim for Donald Sinden

Michael Coveney: 'Donald Sinden was one of the greatest comic actors of the last century'

Michael Coveney: 'Donald Sinden was one of the greatest comic actors of the last century'

A few of my favourite things: Niamh Cusack

A few of my favourite things: Niamh Cusack

<em>Telegraph</em> critic Charles Spencer announces retirement

Telegraph critic Charles Spencer announces retirement

Watch the trailer for <em>Shakespeare in Love</em>

Watch the trailer for Shakespeare in Love

Photos: Stars on the red carpet at 2014 Olivier Awards

Photos: Stars on the red carpet at 2014 Olivier Awards

Oliviers 2014: A strong year for musicals

Oliviers 2014: A strong year for musicals

Tom Bateman and Lucy Briggs-Owen star in <em>Shakespeare in Love</em>

Tom Bateman and Lucy Briggs-Owen star in Shakespeare in Love

WhatsOnStage Awards: Six possible contenders for Theatre Event of the Year

WhatsOnStage Awards: Six possible contenders for Theatre Event of the Year

Duke of Edinburgh opens Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Duke of Edinburgh opens Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Five stage roles Maggie Smith should play

Five stage roles Maggie Smith should play

Catherine Love: Great gala, but where were the women writers?

Catherine Love: Great gala, but where were the women writers?

Read Nicholas Hytner's introduction to the NT 50th anniversary gala

Read Nicholas Hytner's introduction to the NT 50th anniversary gala

Michael Coveney: National comes alive in memories at its own 50th birthday gala

Michael Coveney: National comes alive in memories at its own 50th birthday gala

Judi Dench, James McAvoy, Helen Mirren make Evening Standard longlist, Damian Lewis presents

Judi Dench, James McAvoy, Helen Mirren make Evening Standard longlist, Damian Lewis presents

Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes and History Boys line up to mark National’s 50th

Michael Coveney: Ghosts walk abroad as National and RSC bring up their bodies

Quote/Unquote: 15 great lines we’ve heard at the theatre recently

Michael Coveney: All’s Well in Stratford and the Proms with Alistair McGowan

Judi Dench Tops Another ‘Greatest Actor’ Poll

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