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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

<em>The Southbury Child</em> starring Alex Jennings at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

The Southbury Child starring Alex Jennings at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Sky Arts to broadcast <em>Backstage: Ralph Fiennes in Straight Line Crazy</em>

Sky Arts to broadcast Backstage: Ralph Fiennes in Straight Line Crazy

Alex Jennings in rehearsals for <em>The Southbury Child</em> – first look photos released

Alex Jennings in rehearsals for The Southbury Child – first look photos released

<em>Straight Line Crazy</em> starring Ralph Fiennes at the Bridge Theatre – review

Straight Line Crazy starring Ralph Fiennes at the Bridge Theatre – review

Simon Russell Beale to star in <em>John Gabriel Borkman</em> at the Bridge Theatre this autumn

Simon Russell Beale to star in John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre this autumn

Casting revealed to join Alex Jennings in <em>The Southbury Child</em>

Casting revealed to join Alex Jennings in The Southbury Child

Critic's Pick – Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2022

Critic's Pick – Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2022

<em>The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage</em> review – Philip Pullman's prequel takes to the stage

The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage review – Philip Pullman's prequel takes to the stage

10 non-festive shows to see this December

10 non-festive shows to see this December

Alex Jennings to star in the world premiere of <em>The Southbury Child</em>

Alex Jennings to star in the world premiere of The Southbury Child

Ralph Fiennes to lead David Hare's <em>Straight Line Crazy</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Ralph Fiennes to lead David Hare's Straight Line Crazy at the Bridge Theatre

<em>Carousel</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre – review

Carousel at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre – review

<em>Bach and Sons</em> with Simon Russell Beale: first look photos

Bach and Sons with Simon Russell Beale: first look photos

See Simon Russell Beale and company rehearsing <em>Bach and Sons</em>

See Simon Russell Beale and company rehearsing Bach and Sons

<em>Bach and Sons</em> at the Bridge Theatre full cast joining Simon Russell Beale announced

Bach and Sons at the Bridge Theatre full cast joining Simon Russell Beale announced

UK government releases guidance and further information for pilot events without distancing

UK government releases guidance and further information for pilot events without distancing

Bridge Theatre unveils new season including Simon Russell Beale, Nina Raine and more

Bridge Theatre unveils new season including Simon Russell Beale, Nina Raine and more

Bridge Theatre's <em>Julius Caesar</em> to be added to National Theatre At Home streaming platform

Bridge Theatre's Julius Caesar to be added to National Theatre At Home streaming platform

Winners announced of 30th Ian Charleson awards

Winners announced of 30th Ian Charleson awards

16 theatrical books to read during the ongoing lockdown

16 theatrical books to read during the ongoing lockdown

Sarah Crompton's top 10 theatre shows of 2020

Sarah Crompton's top 10 theatre shows of 2020

<em>Talking Heads</em> cast and crew donate almost £300,000 to Theatre Artists' Fund

Talking Heads cast and crew donate almost £300,000 to Theatre Artists' Fund

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Bridge Theatre)

Review: <em>Talking Heads Live</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Talking Heads Live (Bridge Theatre)

Review: <em>Beat the Devil</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Beat the Devil (Bridge Theatre)

New and refurbished theatre venues set to open soon

New and refurbished theatre venues set to open soon

Bridge Theatre plans to reopen with season featuring Imelda Staunton, Lucian Msamati and Ralph Fiennes

Bridge Theatre plans to reopen with season featuring Imelda Staunton, Lucian Msamati and Ralph Fiennes

Over £1.6m has been raised to help freelancers through the Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes

Over £1.6m has been raised to help freelancers through the Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

How they remade Alan Bennett's <em>Talking Heads</em> during the lockdown

How they remade Alan Bennett's Talking Heads during the lockdown

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

Alex Jennings to lead world premiere of <em>The Southbury Child</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Alex Jennings to lead world premiere of The Southbury Child at the Bridge Theatre

The Bridge Theatre announces Roger Allam, Colin Morgan, <em>Book of Dust</em> stage show and <em>They Shoot Horses, Don't They?</em>

The Bridge Theatre announces Roger Allam, Colin Morgan, Book of Dust stage show and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in rehearsals for <em>Two Ladies</em> at Bridge Theatre

Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in rehearsals for Two Ladies at Bridge Theatre

Review: <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bridge Theatre)

Gwendoline Christie and the cast of <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em>: first look photos

Gwendoline Christie and the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream: first look photos

Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in <em>Two Ladies</em> at Bridge Theatre as season announced

Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in Two Ladies at Bridge Theatre as season announced

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

Gwendoline Christie and the cast of Bridge Theatre's <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em> in rehearsals

Gwendoline Christie and the cast of Bridge Theatre's Midsummer Night's Dream in rehearsals

New 600-seat theatre confirmed to open in King's Cross from the creators of Bridge Theatre

New 600-seat theatre confirmed to open in King's Cross from the creators of Bridge Theatre

Review: <em>Alys, Always</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Alys, Always (Bridge Theatre)

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> to be adapted into a film?

One Man, Two Guvnors to be adapted into a film?

Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris and more to star in Bridge Theatre's <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em>

Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris and more to star in Bridge Theatre's Midsummer Night's Dream

Cast joining Joanne Froggatt in <em>Alys, Always</em> at the Bridge Theatre announced

Cast joining Joanne Froggatt in Alys, Always at the Bridge Theatre announced

Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah!</em> to be broadcast in cinemas with NT Live

Alan Bennett's Allelujah! to be broadcast in cinemas with NT Live

Review: Allelujah! (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Allelujah! (Bridge Theatre)

Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah!</em> at the Bridge Theatre first look photos released

Alan Bennett's Allelujah! at the Bridge Theatre first look photos released

And Introducing…Max Webster: the director who takes on everything from Seuss to Shakespeare

And Introducing…Max Webster: the director who takes on everything from Seuss to Shakespeare

Nicholas Hytner wins the Theatre Book Prize for <em>Balancing Acts</em>

Nicholas Hytner wins the Theatre Book Prize for Balancing Acts

Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah!</em> at the Bridge Theatre casting announced

Alan Bennett's Allelujah! at the Bridge Theatre casting announced

Shortlist announced for 2018 Theatre Book Prize

Shortlist announced for 2018 Theatre Book Prize

Bridge Theatre wins RIBA and RICS architecture prizes

Bridge Theatre wins RIBA and RICS architecture prizes

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

Barney Norris: 'Brexit is the reason for all the rural plays around at the moment'

Barney Norris: 'Brexit is the reason for all the rural plays around at the moment'

Can <em>Julius Caesar</em>'s NT Live really capture the essence of a promenade production?

Can Julius Caesar's NT Live really capture the essence of a promenade production?

Andrew Scott and <em>Alys, Always</em> adaptation to feature in new Bridge Theatre line-up

Andrew Scott and Alys, Always adaptation to feature in new Bridge Theatre line-up

New Alan Bennett play <em>Allelujah!</em> to premiere at Bridge Theatre

New Alan Bennett play Allelujah! to premiere at Bridge Theatre

Review: <em>Julius Caesar</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Julius Caesar (Bridge Theatre)

Laura Linney to star in <em>My Name is Lucy Barton</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Laura Linney to star in My Name is Lucy Barton at the Bridge Theatre

Full cast announced for <em>Julius Caesar</em> at Bridge Theatre

Full cast announced for Julius Caesar at Bridge Theatre

The Bridge Theatre has been made for theatre fans rather than just producers

The Bridge Theatre has been made for theatre fans rather than just producers

Did critics give top marks to <em>Young Marx</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics give top marks to Young Marx?

Review: <em>Young Marx</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Young Marx (Bridge Theatre)

First look at Bridge Theatre's <em>Young Marx</em>

First look at Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

Review: <em>Così fan tutte</em> (Glyndebourne and tour)

Review: Così fan tutte (Glyndebourne and tour)

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 September

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 September

Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's <em>Young Marx</em>

Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

How do you solve a problem like the Olivier?

How do you solve a problem like the Olivier?

Confessions of an opera virgin: Opera is for rich, wrinkly white folk. Right?

Confessions of an opera virgin: Opera is for rich, wrinkly white folk. Right?

Review: <em>Don Carlo</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Don Carlo (Royal Opera House)

Nicholas Hytner's book doesn't dish the dirt, but it is revelatory

Nicholas Hytner's book doesn't dish the dirt, but it is revelatory

The new Bridge Theatre programme isn't safe, it's thrilling

The new Bridge Theatre programme isn't safe, it's thrilling

Katherine Soper: 'Winning the Bruntwood was beyond any of my hopes'

Katherine Soper: 'Winning the Bruntwood was beyond any of my hopes'

Howard Davies always managed to convey the complexity of life

Howard Davies always managed to convey the complexity of life

Review: <em>Xerxes</em> (Hackney Empire and tour)

Review: Xerxes (Hackney Empire and tour)

5 minutes with: Olivia Vinall – 'The <em>Young Chekhov</em> trilogy is the hardest I’ve ever worked'

5 minutes with: Olivia Vinall – 'The Young Chekhov trilogy is the hardest I’ve ever worked'

Sarah Crompton: No one could have predicted James Corden's success

Sarah Crompton: No one could have predicted James Corden's success

Sarah Crompton: Dance can't continue to function in a self-enclosed bubble

Sarah Crompton: Dance can't continue to function in a self-enclosed bubble

Michael Coveney: Maggie Smith has given us so much that was worth writing about

Michael Coveney: Maggie Smith has given us so much that was worth writing about

<em>Eugene Onegin</em> (Royal Opera House)

Eugene Onegin (Royal Opera House)

National Theatre's chair steps down

National Theatre's chair steps down

Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2015 announced

Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2015 announced

Michael Coveney: could we be seeing a shift in musical theatre?

Michael Coveney: could we be seeing a shift in musical theatre?

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

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

Hytner and Starr unveil plans for new 900-seat theatre

Hytner and Starr unveil plans for new 900-seat theatre

Matt Trueman: The shows you wish you could see again

Matt Trueman: The shows you wish you could see again

NT's Rufus Norris appoints head of new work and deputy artistic director

NT's Rufus Norris appoints head of new work and deputy artistic director

Tessa Ross steps down as chief executive of National Theatre

Tessa Ross steps down as chief executive of National Theatre

Michael Coveney: Nick's farewell knees-up at the National

Michael Coveney: Nick's farewell knees-up at the National

Test your theatre knowledge: National Theatre picture quiz

Test your theatre knowledge: National Theatre picture quiz

Michael Coveney and Matt Trueman on Hytner's National – 'a golden era'

Michael Coveney and Matt Trueman on Hytner's National – 'a golden era'

12 years of Nicholas Hytner's National Theatre in pictures

12 years of Nicholas Hytner's National Theatre in pictures

Royal Exchange's Sarah Frankcom: 'A good play doesn't leave you alone'

Royal Exchange's Sarah Frankcom: 'A good play doesn't leave you alone'

Michael Coveney: Geraldine McEwan was a great comic stylist

Michael Coveney: Geraldine McEwan was a great comic stylist

Entries open for tenth Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting

Entries open for tenth Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting

Do critics have a <em>Problem</em> with Tom Stoppard's new play?

Review Round-Ups

Do critics have a Problem with Tom Stoppard's new play?

The Hard Problem (National Theatre, Dorfman)

The Hard Problem (National Theatre, Dorfman)

Mark Valencia: Trying times for English National Opera

Mark Valencia: Trying times for English National Opera

Olivia Vinall and Damien Molony lead Tom Stoppard's <em>Hard Problem</em>

Olivia Vinall and Damien Molony lead Tom Stoppard's Hard Problem

Matt Trueman: Rufus Norris is subtly creating a National Theatre for everyone

Matt Trueman: Rufus Norris is subtly creating a National Theatre for everyone

Editor's Blog: 10 theatre resolutions for 2015

Editor's Blog: 10 theatre resolutions for 2015

Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire top Stage 100 for the sixth year running

Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire top Stage 100 for the sixth year running

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Nicholas Hytner chairs panel for 2015 Bruntwood Prize

Nicholas Hytner chairs panel for 2015 Bruntwood Prize

Behind the Beautiful Forevers (National Theatre)

Behind the Beautiful Forevers (National Theatre)

DV8's Lloyd Newson: 'There is nothing I feel we couldn't handle'

DV8's Lloyd Newson: 'There is nothing I feel we couldn't handle'

Michael Coveney: Scottsboro Boys hold forth and Des Barrit gets down

Michael Coveney: Scottsboro Boys hold forth and Des Barrit gets down

NT Live helps National to 4.3m audience reach

NT Live helps National to 4.3m audience reach

National Theatre announces further details of 2015 programme

National Theatre announces further details of 2015 programme

Further casting revealed for Stoppard's <em>Hard Problem</em> at National

Further casting revealed for Stoppard's Hard Problem at National

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

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

<em>Great Britain</em> transfer falls below the fold for critics

Review Round-Ups

Great Britain transfer falls below the fold for critics

Laurie Sansom: 'It's no surprise artists want independence'

Laurie Sansom: 'It's no surprise artists want independence'

Xerxes (London Coliseum)

Xerxes (London Coliseum)

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'

Meera Syal, new HOME patron

Meera Syal, new HOME patron

Lucy Punch stars in West End <em>Great Britain</em>

Lucy Punch stars in West End Great Britain

National Theatre's <em>Great Britain</em> transfers to West End in September

National Theatre's Great Britain transfers to West End in September

Great Britain (NT Lyttelton)

Great Britain (NT Lyttelton)

Michael Coveney: National springs a surprise, Joan Plowright speaks up and Mark Lawson flays critics

Michael Coveney: National springs a surprise, Joan Plowright speaks up and Mark Lawson flays critics

Billie Piper stars in phone hacking play at National Theatre

Billie Piper stars in phone hacking play at National Theatre

Maggie Smith stars in big screen adaptation of Bennett's <em>Lady in the Van</em>

Maggie Smith stars in big screen adaptation of Bennett's Lady in the Van

Ben Power talks dramaturgy, rebranding The Shed and rethinking <em>Medea</em>

Ben Power talks dramaturgy, rebranding The Shed and rethinking Medea

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Nigel Lindsay: 'Every actor I know wants to work at the National Theatre'

Nigel Lindsay: 'Every actor I know wants to work at the National Theatre'

Channel 4's Tessa Ross appointed National Theatre chief executive

Channel 4's Tessa Ross appointed National Theatre chief executive

<em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> tour cast announced

One Man, Two Guvnors tour cast announced

Michael Coveney: Hytner plays it cool and hypes hip new spaces

Michael Coveney: Hytner plays it cool and hypes hip new spaces

New plays from Tom Stoppard and David Hare in Nicholas Hytner's final National Theatre season

New plays from Tom Stoppard and David Hare in Nicholas Hytner's final National Theatre season

Southbank Centre puts redevelopment application on hold after protests

Southbank Centre puts redevelopment application on hold after protests

Nicholas Hytner to form new production company

Nicholas Hytner to form new production company

Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire top Stage 100 for fifth year running, Jamie Lloyd enters list

Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire top Stage 100 for fifth year running, Jamie Lloyd enters list

Michael Coveney: Standard awards special prizes to Smith, Spacey, Walliams and Lloyd Webber

Michael Coveney: Standard awards special prizes to Smith, Spacey, Walliams and Lloyd Webber

People (Plymouth)

People (Plymouth)

Mirren, Ejiofor and <em>Book of Mormon</em> in running for Evening Standard Awards

Mirren, Ejiofor and Book of Mormon in running for Evening Standard Awards

Nicholas Hytner: 'I'm still coming down after NT 50th gala'

Nicholas Hytner: 'I'm still coming down after NT 50th gala'

Michael Coveney: Critical news at St James Theatre and new hope for LAMDA

Michael Coveney: Critical news at St James Theatre and new hope for LAMDA

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

Michael Coveney: 50 years of National Theatre memories

Michael Coveney: 50 years of National Theatre memories

National marks 50th today with royal visit

National marks 50th today with royal visit

Michael Coveney: Rufus Norris sidles charmingly into place at the National, cheered by staff and Hytner alike

Michael Coveney: Rufus Norris sidles charmingly into place at the National, cheered by staff and Hytner alike

Rufus Norris appointed to succeed Hytner as National Theatre artistic director

Live Tweeting: Hytner's successor at National Theatre named

Live Tweeting: Hytner's successor at National Theatre named

Michael Coveney: Norris nears the National, bad news for Dacre in the <em>Mail</em>

Michael Coveney: Norris nears the National, bad news for Dacre in the Mail

Richard Eyre: 'Following Hytner is a very tough act'

Richard Eyre: 'Following Hytner is a very tough act'

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

Nicholas Hytner submits formal objection to Southbank Centre’s £120m development

Rumours DCMS will be abolished are ‘rubbish’, says Maria Miller

Further casting announced for Tori Amos’ The Light Princess, NT marks 50 years

Michael Coveney: New designs on old favourites as summer stays

The Big List: Who will do National service after Hytner? Meet the contenders (29 and counting…)

WOS Poll: Is Nicholas Hytner the most successful director in National history?

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