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Matthew Warchus to step down as the Old Vic artistic director

Matthew Warchus to step down as the Old Vic artistic director

Helen Hunt to star in new Old Vic show <em>Eureka Day</em>

Helen Hunt to star in new Old Vic show Eureka Day

Trailer for <em>Matilda the Musical</em> movie released

Trailer for Matilda the Musical movie released

Watch <em>Matilda the Musical</em> welcome its new children's cast to the West End

Watch Matilda the Musical welcome its new children's cast to the West End

The Old Vic announces 2022 shows including Mike Bartlett play with Bertie Carvel as Donald Trump

The Old Vic announces 2022 shows including Mike Bartlett play with Bertie Carvel as Donald Trump

<em>Hamilton</em> star Carl Spencer joins <em>Matilda</em> movie

Hamilton star Carl Spencer joins Matilda movie

Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> – take a look behind-the-scenes

Old Vic's A Christmas Carol – take a look behind-the-scenes

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> with Stephen Mangan at the Old Vic – first look

A Christmas Carol with Stephen Mangan at the Old Vic – first look

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> original London leads reunite as show celebrates tenth anniversary

Matilda the Musical original London leads reunite as show celebrates tenth anniversary

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

Matilda musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> releases new production photos ahead of tenth anniversary

Matilda the Musical releases new production photos ahead of tenth anniversary

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> with Stephen Mangan at the Old Vic: in rehearsals

A Christmas Carol with Stephen Mangan at the Old Vic: in rehearsals

2021 Tony Awards see Brits on Broadway triumph in what was a curtailed season

2021 Tony Awards see Brits on Broadway triumph in what was a curtailed season

Stephen Mangan to play Scrooge in Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> with further casting announced

Stephen Mangan to play Scrooge in Old Vic's A Christmas Carol with further casting announced

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> extends West End run and releases "When I Grow Up" performance

Matilda the Musical extends West End run and releases "When I Grow Up" performance

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> West End cast unites on first day of rehearsals

Matilda the Musical West End cast unites on first day of rehearsals

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> announces West End cast for autumn return

Matilda the Musical announces West End cast for autumn return

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie release date revealed

Matilda musical movie release date revealed

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Matilda the Musical confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

<em>Matilda</em> musical film reveals further casting

Matilda musical film reveals further casting

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

<em>Matilda</em> musical film confirms lead casting with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch

Matilda musical film confirms lead casting with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch

Photos: The Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> live broadcast starring Andrew Lincoln

Photos: The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol live broadcast starring Andrew Lincoln

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'

Photos: Andrew Lincoln and the cast of Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> in rehearsals

Photos: Andrew Lincoln and the cast of Old Vic's A Christmas Carol in rehearsals

Andrew Lincoln to star as Scrooge in Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Andrew Lincoln to star as Scrooge in Old Vic's A Christmas Carol

New <em>Matilda</em> film announces casting call for lead role

New Matilda film announces casting call for lead role

Review round-up: Did Andrew Scott reign supreme in <em>Three Kings</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Did Andrew Scott reign supreme in Three Kings?

<em>Three Kings</em> with Andrew Scott at the Old Vic – new dates and extra tickets revealed

Three Kings with Andrew Scott at the Old Vic – new dates and extra tickets revealed

The Old Vic delays <em>Three Kings</em> online show again: 'Andrew Scott is still not well enough to perform'

The Old Vic delays Three Kings online show again: 'Andrew Scott is still not well enough to perform'

The Old Vic reschedules Andrew Scott live-stream show following actor's hospitalisation

The Old Vic reschedules Andrew Scott live-stream show following actor's hospitalisation

Photos: Andrew Scott in rehearsals for new play <em>Three Kings</em>, being streamed live from the Old Vic

Photos: Andrew Scott in rehearsals for new play Three Kings, being streamed live from the Old Vic

Andrew Scott to star in new play streamed live from empty Old Vic auditorium

Andrew Scott to star in new play streamed live from empty Old Vic auditorium

RSC's <em>Matilda the Musical</em> current West End cast perform "When I Grow Up"

RSC's Matilda the Musical current West End cast perform "When I Grow Up"

The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: a triumph of the offbeat, the unexpected, the unusual

The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: a triumph of the offbeat, the unexpected, the unusual

National Youth Theatre to transform London home with £2,000,000 mayoral funding

National Youth Theatre to transform London home with £2,000,000 mayoral funding

New <em>Matilda</em> film confirmed – expected to start shooting later this year

New Matilda film confirmed – expected to start shooting later this year

Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2020

Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2020

<em>Lungs</em> starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith to transfer to New York

Lungs starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith to transfer to New York

James McAvoy in <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em> among NT Live broadcast shows for 2020

James McAvoy in Cyrano de Bergerac among NT Live broadcast shows for 2020

Matt Smith and Claire Foy celebrate opening night of <em>Lungs</em> at The Old Vic

Matt Smith and Claire Foy celebrate opening night of Lungs at The Old Vic

Did <em>Lungs</em> take the critics' breath away at the Old Vic?

Review Round-Ups

Did Lungs take the critics' breath away at the Old Vic?

Review: <em>Lungs</em> (Old Vic)

Review: Lungs (Old Vic)

<em>Lungs</em> starring Matt Smith and Claire Foy in rehearsals at the Old Vic

Lungs starring Matt Smith and Claire Foy in rehearsals at the Old Vic

Paterson Joseph to star in the Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Paterson Joseph to star in the Old Vic's A Christmas Carol

<em>Boeing-Boeing</em> tour further casting announced

Boeing-Boeing tour further casting announced

Were the laughs all present in Andrew Scott's <em>Present Laughter</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were the laughs all present in Andrew Scott's Present Laughter?

Andrew Scott, Indira Varma and the cast of <em>Present Laughter</em> celebrate opening night: photos

Andrew Scott, Indira Varma and the cast of Present Laughter celebrate opening night: photos

Andrew Scott in <em>Present Laughter</em> at the Old Vic opening night

Andrew Scott in Present Laughter at the Old Vic opening night

Review: <em>Present Laughter</em> (Old Vic)

Review: Present Laughter (Old Vic)

Andrew Scott in <em>Present Laughter</em> rehearsals at the Old Vic

Andrew Scott in Present Laughter rehearsals at the Old Vic

Gwendoline Christie's <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em>, Andrew Scott's <em>Present Laughter</em> and <em>Hansard</em> to be released in cinemas through NT Live

Gwendoline Christie's Midsummer Night's Dream, Andrew Scott's Present Laughter and Hansard to be released in cinemas through NT Live

Tom Lister and Daniel Casey to star in <em>Boeing-Boeing</em> UK tour

Tom Lister and Daniel Casey to star in Boeing-Boeing UK tour

Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming announced in new Old Vic season

Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming announced in new Old Vic season

Stephen Tompkinson, Nigel Havers and Denis Lawson to star in <em>Art</em> 2019 UK tour

Stephen Tompkinson, Nigel Havers and Denis Lawson to star in Art 2019 UK tour

Pearl Mackie, Roger Allam and Haydn Gwynne celebrate opening night at Old Vic's <em>Christmas Carol</em>

Pearl Mackie, Roger Allam and Haydn Gwynne celebrate opening night at Old Vic's Christmas Carol

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

Review: A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic)

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> in the West End: first look at the new cast

Matilda the Musical in the West End: first look at the new cast

<em>Sylvia</em> to return to London according to Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus

Sylvia to return to London according to Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus

<em>Sylvia</em> open dress rehearsal halted half way through

Sylvia open dress rehearsal halted half way through

<em>Sylvia</em> at the Old Vic turns first preview into dress rehearsal

Sylvia at the Old Vic turns first preview into dress rehearsal

New <em>Matilda</em> West End cast announced

New Matilda West End cast announced

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

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

Old Vic announces Alexander Litvinenko play and details of Emma Rice's <em>Wise Children</em>

Old Vic announces Alexander Litvinenko play and details of Emma Rice's Wise Children

<em>Matilda</em> extends in the West End, moves to 7pm weekday start time

Matilda extends in the West End, moves to 7pm weekday start time

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

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

Why have the Brits done so well in this year's Tony Award nominations?

Why have the Brits done so well in this year's Tony Award nominations?

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

Rhys Ifans as Scrooge, <em>La Soirée</em> and <em>The Jungle Book</em> in our week's top openings

Rhys Ifans as Scrooge, La Soirée and The Jungle Book in our week's top openings

Old Vic's Kate Varah: 'There are grey areas'

Old Vic's Kate Varah: 'There are grey areas'

Investigation finds 20 allegations received about Kevin Spacey's behaviour during time at Old Vic

Investigation finds 20 allegations received about Kevin Spacey's behaviour during time at Old Vic

Review: <em>Our House</em> (Churchill Bromley)

Review: Our House (Churchill Bromley)

Old Vic announces bicentennial season

Old Vic announces bicentennial season

Cast joining Rhys Ifans in <em>A Christmas Carol</em> announced

Cast joining Rhys Ifans in A Christmas Carol announced

Rhys Ifans to star in new adaptation of <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Old Vic

Rhys Ifans to star in new adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic

Dates for tour of <em>Matilda the Musical</em> announced

Dates for tour of Matilda the Musical announced

In pictures: Rufus Sewell and cast celebrate the return of <em>Art</em>

In pictures: Rufus Sewell and cast celebrate the return of Art

Review: <em>Art</em> (Old Vic)

Review: Art (Old Vic)

Photos: Bob Geldof, Bill Nighy and more celebrate opening night of <em>Lazarus</em>

Photos: Bob Geldof, Bill Nighy and more celebrate opening night of Lazarus

Christopher Luscombe: "Chichester forces directors to be epic"

Christopher Luscombe: "Chichester forces directors to be epic"

Tim Minchin in rehearsals for <em>Groundhog Day</em>

Tim Minchin in rehearsals for Groundhog Day

Previews delayed for <em>Groundhog Day</em> at the Old Vic

Previews delayed for Groundhog Day at the Old Vic

Full casting announced for <em>Groundhog Day</em>

Full casting announced for Groundhog Day

John Boyega to star in new Old Vic season

John Boyega to star in new Old Vic season

Daniel Mays, Timothy Spall and George MacKay celebrate opening night of <em>The Caretaker</em>

Daniel Mays, Timothy Spall and George MacKay celebrate opening night of The Caretaker

Did critics care for <em>The Caretaker</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics care for The Caretaker?

<em>The Caretaker</em> (Old Vic)

The Caretaker (Old Vic)

First look: <em>The Caretaker</em> production images

First look: The Caretaker production images

Michael Coveney: Laughter is the great purgative in theatre

Michael Coveney: Laughter is the great purgative in theatre

Daniel Mays, George MacKay and Timothy Spall rehearse <em>The Caretaker</em>

Daniel Mays, George MacKay and Timothy Spall rehearse The Caretaker

<em>The Master Builder</em> (Old Vic)

The Master Builder (Old Vic)

In pictures: Ralph Fiennes in <em>The Master Builder</em>

In pictures: Ralph Fiennes in The Master Builder

First look at Ralph Fiennes in <em>The Master Builder</em>

First look at Ralph Fiennes in The Master Builder

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in <em>The Dazzle</em>

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in The Dazzle

Tim Minchin among guests to star in first Old Vic variety night

Tim Minchin among guests to star in first Old Vic variety night

Production pics: <em>The Hairy Ape</em> with Bertie Carvel

Production pics: The Hairy Ape with Bertie Carvel

Did <em>Future Conditional</em> make the grade?

Review Round-Ups

Did Future Conditional make the grade?

Future Conditional (Old Vic Theatre)

Future Conditional (Old Vic Theatre)

Michael Coveney: Maggie Smith comes up to date as two Nicks redefine the West End

Michael Coveney: Maggie Smith comes up to date as two Nicks redefine the West End

Rob Brydon and cast rehearse <em>Future Conditional</em>

Rob Brydon and cast rehearse Future Conditional

Old Vic transforms Pit Bar into Penny cafe

Old Vic transforms Pit Bar into Penny cafe

Applications open for Old Vic emerging artist scheme

Applications open for Old Vic emerging artist scheme

New cast announced for <em>Matilda The Musical</em>

New cast announced for Matilda The Musical

Full cast announced for <em>Future Conditional</em> at the Old Vic

Full cast announced for Future Conditional at the Old Vic

Matt Trueman: Theatre's ongoing lack of diversity is inexcusable

Matt Trueman: Theatre's ongoing lack of diversity is inexcusable

Tickets go on sale for Matthew Warchus's first Old Vic season

Tickets go on sale for Matthew Warchus's first Old Vic season

24 theatre openings this month that should be on your radar

24 theatre openings this month that should be on your radar

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

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

Dream Casting: <em>Groundhog Day</em>

Dream Casting: Groundhog Day

Matthew Warchus on his 'something for everyone' approach at the Old Vic

Matthew Warchus on his 'something for everyone' approach at the Old Vic

<em>Groundhog Day</em> musical premieres in Warchus's first Old Vic season

Groundhog Day musical premieres in Warchus's first Old Vic season

Sting and Eddie Izzard among guests at Kevin Spacey's farewell gala

Sting and Eddie Izzard among guests at Kevin Spacey's farewell gala

Ralph Fiennes to star in <em>The Master Builder</em> at Old Vic in 2016?

Ralph Fiennes to star in The Master Builder at Old Vic in 2016?

Kevin Spacey to receive special Olivier Award

Kevin Spacey to receive special Olivier Award

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

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

British film <em>Pride</em> set for musical makeover?

British film Pride set for musical makeover?

Craige Els takes over as Miss Trunchbull in <em>Matilda</em>

Craige Els takes over as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda

<em>Invincible</em> director Ellie Jones: 'I always trust the playwright to tell the story'

Invincible director Ellie Jones: 'I always trust the playwright to tell the story'

Michael Coveney: 'Matthew Warchus is a great appointment for the Old Vic'

Michael Coveney: 'Matthew Warchus is a great appointment for the Old Vic'

Matthew Warchus to succeed Kevin Spacey as artistic director of the Old Vic

Matthew Warchus to succeed Kevin Spacey as artistic director of the Old Vic

Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus creating <em>Groundhog Day</em> musical?

Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus creating Groundhog Day musical?

Matilda‘s Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus reunite on new musical

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