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Philippa Gregory to make playwriting debut with Richard, My Richard

Philippa Gregory to make playwriting debut with Richard, My Richard

Casting announced for <em>I, Joan</em> at Shakespeare's Globe

Casting announced for I, Joan at Shakespeare's Globe

Disney Plus to stream Alan Menken concert featuring West End stars

Disney Plus to stream Alan Menken concert featuring West End stars

<em>Richard III</em> at the RSC – review

Richard III at the RSC – review

RSC reveals full casting for <em>Richard III</em>, starring Arthur Hughes

RSC reveals full casting for Richard III, starring Arthur Hughes

Gregory Doran steps down as artistic director of the RSC

Gregory Doran steps down as artistic director of the RSC

<em>The 47th</em> at the Old Vic – review

The 47th at the Old Vic – review

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

<em>Richard III</em> and <em>All's Well That Ends Well</em> to be staged by the RSC this year

Richard III and All's Well That Ends Well to be staged by the RSC this year

Casts for the RSC's <em>Henry VI: Rebellion</em> and <em>War of the Roses</em> announced

Casts for the RSC's Henry VI: Rebellion and War of the Roses announced

Antony Sher has died aged 72

Antony Sher has died aged 72

<em>Cinderella</em> reveals its West End Prince Charming

Cinderella reveals its West End Prince Charming

Winners announced of 30th Ian Charleson awards

Winners announced of 30th Ian Charleson awards

Kathryn Hunter to star in Shakespeare's Globe's <em>King Lear</em> in 2022 – 24 years after first playing the role

Kathryn Hunter to star in Shakespeare's Globe's King Lear in 2022 – 24 years after first playing the role

RSC to present socially distanced indoor shows this winter and close two venues until 2022

RSC to present socially distanced indoor shows this winter and close two venues until 2022

Stage and screen star Ian Holm has died aged 88

Stage and screen star Ian Holm has died aged 88

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

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

Review: <em>Teenage Dick</em> (Donmar Warehouse)

Review: Teenage Dick (Donmar Warehouse)

<em>Teenage Dick</em> at the Donmar Warehouse: first look photos

Teenage Dick at the Donmar Warehouse: first look photos

<em>Teenage Dick</em> at Donmar Warehouse: first look at Daniel Monks, Susan Wokoma and Ruth Madeley

Teenage Dick at Donmar Warehouse: first look at Daniel Monks, Susan Wokoma and Ruth Madeley

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Review: Richard III (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

<em>The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit</em> musical at the Hope Mill Theatre: in rehearsals

The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit musical at the Hope Mill Theatre: in rehearsals

<em>The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit</em> musical at Hope Mill Theatre full casting announced

The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit musical at Hope Mill Theatre full casting announced

Shakespeare's Globe Sam Wanamaker winter season to feature Ella Hickson, Sandi Toksvig and more

Shakespeare's Globe Sam Wanamaker winter season to feature Ella Hickson, Sandi Toksvig and more

Michael Longhurst's first Donmar Warehouse season to include Alice Birch, Caryl Churchill and more

Michael Longhurst's first Donmar Warehouse season to include Alice Birch, Caryl Churchill and more

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Richard III (Bristol Old Vic)

Five epic reasons you need to see <em>Richard III</em> at the Alexandra Palace Theatre

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Five epic reasons you need to see Richard III at the Alexandra Palace Theatre

<em>Touching the Void</em> returns as Bristol Old Vic announces 2019 winter and spring season

Touching the Void returns as Bristol Old Vic announces 2019 winter and spring season

Tom Mothersdale to star in Headlong's <em>Richard III</em> at Alexandra Palace and tour

Tom Mothersdale to star in Headlong's Richard III at Alexandra Palace and tour

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, York)

Review: Richard III (Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, York)

Review: <em>Henry V</em> (Ustinov Studio)

Review: Henry V (Ustinov Studio)

Alexander Vlahos: 'I watch WWE wrestling in my spare time'

Alexander Vlahos: 'I watch WWE wrestling in my spare time'

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre to open second venue at Oxford's Blenheim Palace

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre to open second venue at Oxford's Blenheim Palace

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Temple Church, London)

Review: Richard III (Temple Church, London)

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Arcola Theatre)

Review: Richard III (Arcola Theatre)

Antic Disposition to stage <em>Richard III</em> at Leicester Cathedral

Antic Disposition to stage Richard III at Leicester Cathedral

Mat Fraser: 'Theatres who don't employ disabled people should be ashamed'

Mat Fraser: 'Theatres who don't employ disabled people should be ashamed'

Barrie Rutter: 'Shakespeare never let facts get in the way of a good story'

Barrie Rutter: 'Shakespeare never let facts get in the way of a good story'

Initial casting announced for <em>Richard III</em> at Hull Truck

Initial casting announced for Richard III at Hull Truck

Review: <em>Richard III</em> (Schaubuhne, Barbican Theatre)

Review: Richard III (Schaubuhne, Barbican Theatre)

Full cast joining Paul McGann in <em>Gabriel</em> announced

Full cast joining Paul McGann in Gabriel announced

Hull Truck Theatre announce <em>Made in Hull</em> season

Hull Truck Theatre announce Made in Hull season

What's in my Edinburgh digs? – <em>The HandleBards</em>

What's in my Edinburgh digs? – The HandleBards

Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome: Fergus Linehan on the EIF's glut of cabaret

Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome: Fergus Linehan on the EIF's glut of cabaret

Matt Trueman: The roar of current affairs creeps into the plays we watch

Matt Trueman: The roar of current affairs creeps into the plays we watch

<em>Richard III</em> (Almeida Theatre)

Richard III (Almeida Theatre)

Dominic Cooke: 'We mustn’t get stuck to an idea of how Shakespeare should be'

Dominic Cooke: 'We mustn’t get stuck to an idea of how Shakespeare should be'

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

Matt Trueman: Shakespeare Live! gave us Shakespeare the poet

<em>Kings of War</em> (Barbican)

Kings of War (Barbican)

John Tiffany's production of <em>The Glass Menagerie</em> to open at the Edinburgh International Festival 2016

John Tiffany's production of The Glass Menagerie to open at the Edinburgh International Festival 2016

Andrew Scott to play <em>Hamlet</em> in new Almeida Theatre season

Andrew Scott to play Hamlet in new Almeida Theatre season

Michael Coveney: First-time theatre experience marks you for life

Michael Coveney: First-time theatre experience marks you for life

Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave to star in <em>Richard III</em> at the Almeida

Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave to star in Richard III at the Almeida

Kevin Spacey Foundation: "It’s not enough just to have the creative idea"

Kevin Spacey Foundation: "It’s not enough just to have the creative idea"

Theatre's original celebrities

Theatre's original celebrities

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

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2016

Matt Trueman: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2016

Michael Coveney: five theatre resolutions for the New Year

Michael Coveney: five theatre resolutions for the New Year

Kathryn Hunter to play title role in all-female <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em>

Kathryn Hunter to play title role in all-female Cyrano de Bergerac

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

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

Richard III (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Richard III (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Wars of the Roses (Rose Theatre Kingston)

Wars of the Roses (Rose Theatre Kingston)

Richard III rock opera postponed

Richard III rock opera postponed

Full casting announced for RSC's <em>Hecuba</em>

Full casting announced for RSC's Hecuba

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare celebrated in country house <em>Dream</em> and Mandarin <em>Richard III</em>

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare celebrated in country house Dream and Mandarin Richard III

Full company announced for <em>The Wars of the Roses</em> season

Full company announced for The Wars of the Roses season

Sunny Stages – Our pick of the best outdoor theatre this summer

Sunny Stages – Our pick of the best outdoor theatre this summer

Henry Goodman on his RSC return in <em>Volpone</em>

Henry Goodman on his RSC return in Volpone

Rufus Hound joins Nunn's <em>Wars of the Roses</em>

Rufus Hound joins Nunn's Wars of the Roses

Initial casting announced for <em>Wars of the Roses</em> at Rose Theatre Kingston

Initial casting announced for Wars of the Roses at Rose Theatre Kingston

Michael Coveney: Do Shakespeare marathons echo box set binges?

Michael Coveney: Do Shakespeare marathons echo box set binges?

Kings of War (Holland Festival)

Kings of War (Holland Festival)

Trevor Nunn: 'Shakespeare invented the box set'

Trevor Nunn: 'Shakespeare invented the box set'

Trevor Nunn revives <em>Wars of the Roses</em> trilogy at Kingston Rose

Trevor Nunn revives Wars of the Roses trilogy at Kingston Rose

Gina McKee and cast in rehearsals for <em>The Mother</em>

Gina McKee and cast in rehearsals for The Mother

Full casting announced for <em>The Trial</em> at the Young Vic

Full casting announced for The Trial at the Young Vic

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'

New rock opera aims to reinvent Richard III

New rock opera aims to reinvent Richard III

Full cast announced and tickets on sale for <em>Farinelli and the King</em> starring Mark Rylance

Full cast announced and tickets on sale for Farinelli and the King starring Mark Rylance

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

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

Shakespeare's Globe reports bumper year

Shakespeare's Globe reports bumper year

Tributes paid to RSC 'icon' Alan Howard, who has died aged 77

Tributes paid to RSC 'icon' Alan Howard, who has died aged 77

Kate Fleetwood and Jamie Parker join <em>High Society</em>

Kate Fleetwood and Jamie Parker join High Society

Michael Coveney: Royal 'Sher-speare' Company makes plans as Dame Diana goes solo

Michael Coveney: Royal 'Sher-speare' Company makes plans as Dame Diana goes solo

Dominic Dromgoole announces his final Globe summer season

Dominic Dromgoole announces his final Globe summer season

Theatre Highlights of the Week: <em>Evita</em>, <em>Rudy's Rare Records</em> and <em>James Plays</em>

Theatre Highlights of the Week: Evita, Rudy's Rare Records and James Plays

Jamie Lloyd hits back at PETA accusations of goldfish abuse in <em>Richard III</em>

Jamie Lloyd hits back at PETA accusations of goldfish abuse in Richard III

My Theatre Firsts: <em>Land of Our Fathers</em>' Clive Merrison

My Theatre Firsts: Land of Our Fathers' Clive Merrison

<em>Kite Runner</em> returns to Liverpool as part of UK tour

Kite Runner returns to Liverpool as part of UK tour

Drag King Richard III (Riverside Studios)

Drag King Richard III (Riverside Studios)

8 ways to enjoy theatre outside this summer

8 ways to enjoy theatre outside this summer

1st Night Photos and Video: Martin Freeman and cast at opening night of Jamie Lloyd's <em>Richard III</em>

1st Night Photos and Video: Martin Freeman and cast at opening night of Jamie Lloyd's Richard III

Martin Freeman provokes mixed reactions as Richard III

Review Round-Ups

Martin Freeman provokes mixed reactions as Richard III

Richard III (Trafalgar Studios)

Richard III (Trafalgar Studios)

Show Pics: First look at Martin Freeman in <em>Richard III</em>

Show Pics: First look at Martin Freeman in Richard III

Richard III (St Paul's, Covent Garden)

Richard III (St Paul's, Covent Garden)

Rehearsal Pics: Martin Freeman in Jamie Lloyd's <em>Richard III</em>

Rehearsal Pics: Martin Freeman in Jamie Lloyd's Richard III

Video: Kevin Spacey discusses <em>Richard III</em>, <em>Clarence Darrow</em> and his new documentary

Video: Kevin Spacey discusses Richard III, Clarence Darrow and his new documentary

Richard III (The Rose Playhouse, Bankside)

Richard III (The Rose Playhouse, Bankside)

Martin Freeman plays Richard III in Jamie Lloyd's second Trafalgar season

Martin Freeman plays Richard III in Jamie Lloyd's second Trafalgar season

Richard III (York)

Richard III (York)

Mark Rylance's <em>Richard III</em> and Stephen Fry in <em>Twelfth Night</em> storm Broadway

Mark Rylance's Richard III and Stephen Fry in Twelfth Night storm Broadway

Seven quotes from Shakespeare for the Royal Baby

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