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Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join <em>John Gabriel Borkman</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre

The Tony Awards were a massive endorsement of UK theatre – and our government clearly doesn't care

The Tony Awards were a massive endorsement of UK theatre – and our government clearly doesn't care

<em>Boy with Two Hearts</em> transfers to National Theatre plus casting for <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Boy with Two Hearts transfers to National Theatre plus casting for Much Ado About Nothing

National Theatre to stage nationwide <em>Odyssey</em> as part of 60th anniversary season

National Theatre to stage nationwide Odyssey as part of 60th anniversary season

<em>Small Island</em> at the National Theatre announces full cast

Small Island at the National Theatre announces full cast

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

Kate Varah appointed National Theatre executive director

Kate Varah appointed National Theatre executive director

Chichester Festival Theatre announces first shows in 60th anniversary season

Chichester Festival Theatre announces first shows in 60th anniversary season

National Theatre Live to broadcast Kit Harington's <em>Henry V</em>, <em>Hex</em>, <em>Leopoldstadt</em> and <em>The Book of Dust</em>

National Theatre Live to broadcast Kit Harington's Henry V, Hex, Leopoldstadt and The Book of Dust

<em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> West End cast announced

The Ocean at the End of the Lane West End cast announced

Top reviewed West End shows to see

Top reviewed West End shows to see

Gloria Obianyo discusses bringing <em>Paradise</em> to the National

Gloria Obianyo discusses bringing Paradise to the National

Government announces visa-free touring plans for 19 EU countries

Government announces visa-free touring plans for 19 EU countries

<em>East is East</em> revival at Birmingham Rep and National Theatre announces cast

East is East revival at Birmingham Rep and National Theatre announces cast

New play based on Grenfell inquiry to premiere this October

New play based on Grenfell inquiry to premiere this October

<em>Hex</em> musical at the National Theatre announces initial casting

Hex musical at the National Theatre announces initial casting

<em>Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge</em> and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Stage shows with socially distanced audiences: a rolling list of plays and musicals to see

Stage shows with socially distanced audiences: a rolling list of plays and musicals to see

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

National seeks neurodivergent actors for <em>Curious Incident</em> tour

National seeks neurodivergent actors for Curious Incident tour

National Theatre's <em>Follies</em> to return to cinemas

National Theatre's Follies to return to cinemas

Actor Tony Armatrading has died aged 59

Actor Tony Armatrading has died aged 59

Watch Lucie Jones, Jamie Muscato and more discuss joining <em>Les Misérables</em> this summer

Watch Lucie Jones, Jamie Muscato and more discuss joining Les Misérables this summer

National Theatre launches free interview series featuring Olivia Colman, Meera Syal and more

National Theatre launches free interview series featuring Olivia Colman, Meera Syal and more

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

New <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> West End trailer released

New The Ocean at the End of the Lane West End trailer released

National Theatre to stage 'a musical-a-year going forward' as it plans for post-pandemic world

National Theatre to stage 'a musical-a-year going forward' as it plans for post-pandemic world

Tamsin Greig, Fisayo Akinade and Simon Godwin discuss the National's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> on screen

Tamsin Greig, Fisayo Akinade and Simon Godwin discuss the National's Romeo and Juliet on screen

<em>Under Milk Wood</em> with Michael Sheen initial cast revealed

Under Milk Wood with Michael Sheen initial cast revealed

<em>Billy Elliot</em> musical, Northern Ballet's <em>Casanova</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview channel

Billy Elliot musical, Northern Ballet's Casanova and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview channel

National Theatre's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> film with Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor trailer released

National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet film with Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor trailer released

Stage and screen star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80

Stage and screen star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80

National Theatre says it hopes to 'resume performances as soon as possible' after roadmap news

National Theatre says it hopes to 'resume performances as soon as possible' after roadmap news

National Theatre's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> film with Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley: photos released

National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet film with Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley: photos released

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

National Theatre to stream <em>Angels in America</em>, <em>Antigone</em> and <em>Behind the Beautiful Forevers</em>

National Theatre to stream Angels in America, Antigone and Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Garfield Weston gives £30 million of grants to UK arts organisations

Garfield Weston gives £30 million of grants to UK arts organisations

Clint Dyer appointed deputy artistic director of the National Theatre

Clint Dyer appointed deputy artistic director of the National Theatre

Top plays to see in 2021

Top plays to see in 2021

Stage stars set to appear in new <em>Lord of the Rings</em> TV series

Stage stars set to appear in new Lord of the Rings TV series

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

<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

National Theatre unveils online musical written by James Graham

National Theatre unveils online musical written by James Graham

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

National Theatre to stream <em>Death of England: Delroy</em> for free and announces show's return in 2021

National Theatre to stream Death of England: Delroy for free and announces show's return in 2021

National Theatre cancels <em>Death of England: Delroy</em> performances from 5 November

National Theatre cancels Death of England: Delroy performances from 5 November

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

Giles Terera withdraws from National Theatre's <em>Death of England: Delroy</em> following emergency surgery

Giles Terera withdraws from National Theatre's Death of England: Delroy following emergency surgery

Kristin Chenoweth joins Roald Dahl's <em>The Witches</em> film

Kristin Chenoweth joins Roald Dahl's The Witches film

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Review: <em>Pippin</em> (Garden Theatre)

Review: Pippin (Garden Theatre)

National Theatre announces reopening date next month and Christmas pantomime

National Theatre announces reopening date next month and Christmas pantomime

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

<em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> moves West End transfer to autumn 2021

The Ocean at the End of the Lane moves West End transfer to autumn 2021

Opposition leader Keir Starmer calls for extension to furlough scheme for 'sectors that desperately need it'

Opposition leader Keir Starmer calls for extension to furlough scheme for 'sectors that desperately need it'

Ewan McGregor and Cate Blanchett to star in Netflix's <em>Pinocchio</em> musical film

Ewan McGregor and Cate Blanchett to star in Netflix's Pinocchio musical film

Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett to star in <em>Cyrano</em> musical film with songs by the National

Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett to star in Cyrano musical film with songs by the National

National Theatre says it is modelling socially distanced set-ups for shows

National Theatre says it is modelling socially distanced set-ups for shows

National Theatre announces free series of shows on YouTube received 15 million views in 4 months

National Theatre announces free series of shows on YouTube received 15 million views in 4 months

National Theatre reopens online book store

National Theatre reopens online book store

Creatives working on the front line pose in new series by photographer Ali Wright

Creatives working on the front line pose in new series by photographer Ali Wright

Joe Hill-Gibbins will no longer become artistic director of Headlong

Joe Hill-Gibbins will no longer become artistic director of Headlong

National Theatre, Patrick Stewart and Secret Cinema win <em>Time Out</em>'s "Time In" awards

National Theatre, Patrick Stewart and Secret Cinema win Time Out's "Time In" awards

Theatre designers to wrap over 50 venues in special barrier tape to project positive messages

Theatre designers to wrap over 50 venues in special barrier tape to project positive messages

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

A class act – 14 family-friendly sites, stagey websites and more to help home education

A class act – 14 family-friendly sites, stagey websites and more to help home education

Watch ten minutes of the National Theatre's <em>Barber Shop Chronicles</em> in 360-degrees

Watch ten minutes of the National Theatre's Barber Shop Chronicles in 360-degrees

Streaming has created the best free festival in history – but theatre needs donations to keep the show on the road

Streaming has created the best free festival in history – but theatre needs donations to keep the show on the road

Watch the National's <em>Antony and Cleopatra</em> with Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo right here for free

Watch the National's Antony and Cleopatra with Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo 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

Watch National Theatre's <em>Frankenstein</em> with Benedict Cumberbatch here for free

Watch National Theatre's Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch here for free

A theatre in Massachusetts is planning to re-open this August with strict social distancing measures and solo shows

A theatre in Massachusetts is planning to re-open this August with strict social distancing measures and solo shows

National Theatre to stream shows for free on YouTube with Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo and more

National Theatre to stream shows for free on YouTube with Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo and more

The National Theatre's <em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> on YouTube is a triumphant reminder of why theatre matters – and one million people agree

The National Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors on YouTube is a triumphant reminder of why theatre matters – and one million people agree

National Theatre to remain closed until 30 June

National Theatre to remain closed until 30 June

Joe Hill-Gibbins announced as new Headlong artistic director

Joe Hill-Gibbins announced as new Headlong artistic director

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

Neil Gaiman's <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Watch West End's Dean John-Wilson sing Lady Gaga on <em>The Voice</em>

Watch West End's Dean John-Wilson sing Lady Gaga on The Voice

Helen Mirren and Mark Strong confirmed to star Robert Icke's <em>Oedipus</em> adaptation

Helen Mirren and Mark Strong confirmed to star Robert Icke's Oedipus adaptation

Review: <em>Hansard</em> (National Theatre)

Review: Hansard (National Theatre)

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