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Tom Hiddleston: Maybe these are the productions that made me want to do theatre

Tom Hiddleston: Maybe these are the productions that made me want to do theatre

Hampstead Theatre announces four new shows including Richard Eyre's first original play

Hampstead Theatre announces four new shows including Richard Eyre's first original play

<em>Mary Poppins</em> to close in the West End

Mary Poppins to close in the West End

Louis Gaunt to join <em>Mary Poppins</em> as Bert

Louis Gaunt to join Mary Poppins as Bert

<em>Mary Poppins</em> extends West End run

Mary Poppins extends West End run

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

<em>Blithe Spirit</em> with Jennifer Saunders announces full West End cast

Blithe Spirit with Jennifer Saunders announces full West End cast

<em>Mary Poppins</em> reopens in the West End – first look

Mary Poppins reopens in the West End – first look

Zizi Strallen reopens the Prince Edward Theatre for <em>Mary Poppins</em>' return

Zizi Strallen reopens the Prince Edward Theatre for Mary Poppins' return

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End full casting confirmed

Mary Poppins in the West End full casting confirmed

<em>Blithe Spirit</em> starring Jennifer Saunders returns to West End

Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders returns to West End

Petula Clark to rejoin <em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End

Petula Clark to rejoin Mary Poppins in the West End

<em>Mary Poppins</em> puts out casting call for West End show

Mary Poppins puts out casting call for West End show

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

Yard Theatre launches new directing initiative Live Lab

Yard Theatre launches new directing initiative Live Lab

All-star <em>Les Misérables</em> concert production to run this Christmas in the West End

All-star Les Misérables concert production to run this Christmas in the West End

New <em>Mary Poppins</em> West End cast recording confirmed with date announced

New Mary Poppins West End cast recording confirmed with date announced

BBC announces new theatre shows as part of autumn Culture in Quarantine

BBC announces new theatre shows as part of autumn Culture in Quarantine

Jennifer Saunders opens in <em>Blithe Spirit</em> in the West End: in photos

Jennifer Saunders opens in Blithe Spirit in the West End: in photos

<em>Mary Poppins</em> extends West End run

Mary Poppins extends West End run

Opening night at <em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre

Opening night at Mary Poppins in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre

Was <em>Mary Poppins</em> practically perfect for the critics in the West End?

Review Round-Ups

Was Mary Poppins practically perfect for the critics in the West End?

<em>Mary Poppins</em>' Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp and team celebrate opening night in the West End

Mary Poppins' Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp and team celebrate opening night in the West End

Review: <em>Mary Poppins</em> (Prince Edward Theatre)

Review: Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre)

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End: first look photos

Mary Poppins in the West End: first look photos

Jennifer Saunders to star in <em>Blithe Spirit</em> West End show and on tour

Jennifer Saunders to star in Blithe Spirit West End show and on tour

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End full adult casting announced

Mary Poppins in the West End full adult casting announced

Jennifer Saunders in <em>Blithe Spirit</em> at Theatre Royal Bath first look photos

Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit at Theatre Royal Bath first look photos

Vanessa Redgrave, Katherine Parkinson, Janie Dee and Clémence Poésy join Theatre Royal Bath summer season

Vanessa Redgrave, Katherine Parkinson, Janie Dee and Clémence Poésy join Theatre Royal Bath summer season

Penelope Wilton, Ophelia Lovibond and more at the Menier's <em>The Bay at Nice</em> opening night

Penelope Wilton, Ophelia Lovibond and more at the Menier's The Bay at Nice opening night

Review: <em>The Bay at Nice</em> (Menier Chocolate Factory)

Review: The Bay at Nice (Menier Chocolate Factory)

<em>Mary Poppins</em> West End cast to include Petula Clark and Joseph Millson

Mary Poppins West End cast to include Petula Clark and Joseph Millson

<em>Mary Poppins</em> starring Charlie Stemp and Zizi Strallen announces dates in the West End

Mary Poppins starring Charlie Stemp and Zizi Strallen announces dates in the West End

UK Theatre Awards 2018 winners announced

UK Theatre Awards 2018 winners announced

Laura Linney, immersive <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em> and Joanne Froggatt in new Bridge Theatre season

Laura Linney, immersive Midsummer Night's Dream and Joanne Froggatt in new Bridge Theatre season

Ian McKellen, Richard Eyre and Tyrone Huntley to appear at UK Theatre Awards

Ian McKellen, Richard Eyre and Tyrone Huntley to appear at UK Theatre Awards

Review: My Name is Lucy Barton (Bridge Theatre)

Review: My Name is Lucy Barton (Bridge Theatre)

BBC's <em>King Lear</em> shows that Shakespeare is there to be broken

BBC's King Lear shows that Shakespeare is there to be broken

Is there such a thing as a definitive performance?

Is there such a thing as a definitive performance?

Jeremy Irons, Gemma Arterton and Lesley Manville at the premiere of <em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em>

Jeremy Irons, Gemma Arterton and Lesley Manville at the premiere of Long Day's Journey into Night

Review: <em>Long Day's Journey Into Night</em> (Wyndham's Theatre)

Review: Long Day's Journey Into Night (Wyndham's 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

Top 5 theatre openings: 14 – 21 August

Top 5 theatre openings: 14 – 21 August

<em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em> transfers to West End with Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville

Long Day's Journey into Night transfers to West End with Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville

Ophelia Lovibond cast in <em>The Stepmother</em> at Chichester

Ophelia Lovibond cast in The Stepmother at Chichester

Review: <em>Common</em> (Olivier, National Theatre)

Review: Common (Olivier, National Theatre)

Ian McKellen to play King Lear in Daniel Evans' first Chichester season

Ian McKellen to play King Lear in Daniel Evans' first Chichester season

Review: <em>La traviata</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: La traviata (Royal Opera House)

Sarah Crompton: How long is too long?

Sarah Crompton: How long is too long?

<em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Long Day's Journey into Night (Bristol Old Vic)

First look: Lesley Manville and Jeremy Irons in <em>Long Day's Journey into Night</em>

First look: Lesley Manville and Jeremy Irons in Long Day's Journey into Night

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 28 March – 3 April

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 28 March – 3 April

Michael Coveney: Sound bites back

Michael Coveney: Sound bites back

Samuel Sakker – operatic supersub

Samuel Sakker – operatic supersub

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare’s year is heralded by McKellen, Cumberbatch and a new French star

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare’s year is heralded by McKellen, Cumberbatch and a new French star

<em>La traviata</em> (Royal Opera House)

La traviata (Royal Opera House)

Michael Coveney: It's hard to believe Jim Broadbent turned down Del Boy

Michael Coveney: It's hard to believe Jim Broadbent turned down Del Boy

<em>Guys and Dolls</em> (Savoy Theatre)

Guys and Dolls (Savoy Theatre)

Michael Coveney: what to look forward to in 2016

Michael Coveney: what to look forward to in 2016

Little Eyolf (Almeida Theatre)

Little Eyolf (Almeida Theatre)

5 minutes with: Lydia Leonard – 'I wasn't dying to do another play, but then I read <em>Little Eyolf</em>'

5 minutes with: Lydia Leonard – 'I wasn't dying to do another play, but then I read Little Eyolf'

Top 5 theatre openings this week – 23 – 29 November

Top 5 theatre openings this week – 23 – 29 November

John Heffernan: 'I never thought I would be cast in this play'

John Heffernan: 'I never thought I would be cast in this play'

First look at <em>Little Eyolf</em> rehearsals

First look at Little Eyolf rehearsals

<em>Mr Foote’s Other Leg</em> (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Mr Foote’s Other Leg (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

First look at pictures from <em>Mary Poppins</em> tour

First look at pictures from Mary Poppins tour

Mr Foote's Other Leg transfers to the West End

Mr Foote's Other Leg transfers to the West End

Irons and Manville star in Bristol Old Vic's 250th anniversary season

Irons and Manville star in Bristol Old Vic's 250th anniversary season

Jeremy Irons and Zoe Wanamaker attend <em>Mr Foote's Other Leg</em> opening night

Jeremy Irons and Zoe Wanamaker attend Mr Foote's Other Leg opening night

Almeida revisits Ibsen and Chekhov in new season

Almeida revisits Ibsen and Chekhov in new season

Michael Coveney: Hare and Billington illuminate the importance of playwrights

Michael Coveney: Hare and Billington illuminate the importance of playwrights

Full casting announced for <em>Mary Poppins</em> tour

Full casting announced for Mary Poppins tour

Matt Trueman: The shows you wish you could see again

Matt Trueman: The shows you wish you could see again

Dervla Kirwan and Joseph Millson join cast of <em>Mr Foote's Other Leg</em>

Dervla Kirwan and Joseph Millson join cast of Mr Foote's Other Leg

Further venues announced for <em>Mary Poppins</em> tour

Further venues announced for Mary Poppins tour

La traviata (Royal Opera House)

La traviata (Royal Opera House)

Simon Russell Beale and David Hare in new Hampstead season

Simon Russell Beale and David Hare in new Hampstead season

How stagey are you? Carley Stenson vs Noel Sullivan

How stagey are you? Carley Stenson vs Noel Sullivan

Exciting years ahead at ENO and ROH

Exciting years ahead at ENO and ROH

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

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

Michael Coveney: Benedict Cumberbatch helps put his relative Richard to rest

Michael Coveney: Benedict Cumberbatch helps put his relative Richard to rest

Hedda Gabler (Edinburgh Lyceum)

Hedda Gabler (Edinburgh Lyceum)

Shortlist announced for Sheridan Morley prize

Shortlist announced for Sheridan Morley prize

20 Questions: Mark Strong – 'Eddie Carbone is misunderstood'

20 Questions: Mark Strong – 'Eddie Carbone is misunderstood'

Tributes paid to actor David Ryall

Tributes paid to actor David Ryall

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Leading Ladies: Lesley Manville – 'I'm not shy about being raw'

Leading Ladies: Lesley Manville – 'I'm not shy about being raw'

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

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

Alexander Hanson: 'If you do too many musicals, that's all you can do'

Alexander Hanson: 'If you do too many musicals, that's all you can do'

Michael Coveney: Sandy Wilson bows out in style, still clinging to the past

Michael Coveney: Sandy Wilson bows out in style, still clinging to the past

Guys and Dolls (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Guys and Dolls (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Why Richard Eyre's <em>Ghosts</em> works so well on film

Why Richard Eyre's Ghosts works so well on film

<em>The Pajama Game</em> shines at Shaftesbury

Review Round-Ups

The Pajama Game shines at Shaftesbury

1st Night Photos: Lesley Manville, Richard Eyre and cast party at <em>The Pajama Game</em>

1st Night Photos: Lesley Manville, Richard Eyre and cast party at The Pajama Game

The Pajama Game (Shaftesbury Theatre)

The Pajama Game (Shaftesbury Theatre)

Theatre highlights of the week: Ruthie Hensall joins <em>Billy</em>, <em>In The Heights</em> and <em>The Pajama Game</em> open

Theatre highlights of the week: Ruthie Hensall joins Billy, In The Heights and The Pajama Game open

Jack Lowden wins 2013 Ian Charleson Award

Jack Lowden wins 2013 Ian Charleson Award

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Stephen Ward</em> to close on 29 March

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Stephen Ward to close on 29 March

Plays Extend: <em>War Horse</em>, <em>Ghosts</em> and <em>Body of an American</em>

Plays Extend: War Horse, Ghosts and Body of an American

<em>Ghosts</em>' Lesley Manville: 'You can hear pins drop every night'

Ghosts' Lesley Manville: 'You can hear pins drop every night'

1st Night Photos: <em>Ghosts</em> starring Lesley Manville transfers to Trafalgar Studios

1st Night Photos: Ghosts starring Lesley Manville transfers to Trafalgar Studios

Michael Coveney: Disaster on the Avenue as <em>Stephen Ward</em> opens in the Aldwych

Michael Coveney: Disaster on the Avenue as Stephen Ward opens in the Aldwych

<em>Pajama Game</em> confirms West End transfer, Michael Xavier and Joanna Riding star

Pajama Game confirms West End transfer, Michael Xavier and Joanna Riding star

Chichester's <em>Pajama Game</em> comes to Shaftesbury Theatre next May

Chichester's Pajama Game comes to Shaftesbury Theatre next May

Lester and Kinnear share Best Actor at <em>Evening Standard</em> Awards, Mirren also triumphs

Lester and Kinnear share Best Actor at Evening Standard Awards, Mirren also triumphs

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

Critics enjoy Richard Eyre's Almeida <em>Ghosts</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics enjoy Richard Eyre's Almeida Ghosts

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

Ghosts

Ghosts

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

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

Michael Coveney: Lloyd Webber dives into Soho with Mandy Rice-Davies

Michael Coveney: Lloyd Webber dives into Soho with Mandy Rice-Davies

Liolà

Opening: Sound of Music, Payne’s Deep Water, Liola and West Side Story

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s Stephen Ward premieres at Aldwych in December

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

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