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Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes on rewriting The Hills of California for Broadway – and comparisons to Gypsy

Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes on rewriting The Hills of California for Broadway – and comparisons to Gypsy

The Hills of California review – four sisters soar in new Jez Butterworth play

The Hills of California review – four sisters soar in new Jez Butterworth play

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

Tony winner <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> to return to the West End

Tony winner The Lehman Trilogy to return to the West End

Sarah Crompton's verdict on the Oliviers: 'Awards ceremonies are curious things'

Sarah Crompton's verdict on the Oliviers: 'Awards ceremonies are curious things'

<em>Hamnet</em> novel to be adapted into a film

Hamnet novel to be adapted into a film

Cameron Mackintosh donates further £500,000 to Theatre Artists Fund

Cameron Mackintosh donates further £500,000 to Theatre Artists Fund

Richard Gadd's <em>Baby Reindeer</em> to be adapted into Netflix series

Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer to be adapted into Netflix series

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

James Corden calls for streaming platforms to help support the arts

James Corden calls for streaming platforms to help support the arts

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

David Hunter and Caroline Kay release new online musical created during lockdown without meeting face-to-face

David Hunter and Caroline Kay release new online musical created during lockdown without meeting face-to-face

Netflix and Sam Mendes support new SOLT and UK Theatre fund to help theatre workers

Netflix and Sam Mendes support new SOLT and UK Theatre fund to help theatre workers

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

<em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> to transfer to Broadway

The Lehman Trilogy to transfer to Broadway

Dominik Tiefenthaler joins <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> for final four weeks

Dominik Tiefenthaler joins The Lehman Trilogy for final four weeks

<em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> in the West End: Meet the show's fourth cast member

The Lehman Trilogy in the West End: Meet the show's fourth cast member

Watch James Corden's Tony Awards 2019 opening number

Watch James Corden's Tony Awards 2019 opening number

Tony Awards winners 2019: <em>Hadestown</em> wins Best Musical

Tony Awards winners 2019: Hadestown wins Best Musical

Tony Awards 2019: <em>Hadestown</em>, <em>The Ferryman</em>, <em>Ink</em> and Ruth Wilson among nominees

Tony Awards 2019: Hadestown, The Ferryman, Ink and Ruth Wilson among nominees

National Theatre Live to celebrate 10th anniversary with outdoor and encore screenings

National Theatre Live to celebrate 10th anniversary with outdoor and encore screenings

<em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> to transfer to the West End

The Lehman Trilogy to transfer to the West End

Review: <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> (National Theatre)

Review: The Lehman Trilogy (National Theatre)

<em>The Lehman Trilogy</em>: first look at Simon Russell Beale, Ben Miles and Adam Godley at the National

The Lehman Trilogy: first look at Simon Russell Beale, Ben Miles and Adam Godley at the National

<em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> photos: Simon Russell Beale, Sam Mendes and cast in rehearsal

The Lehman Trilogy photos: Simon Russell Beale, Sam Mendes and cast in rehearsal

Why Michael Longhurst's Donmar appointment is more than just a return to the theatre's white male tradition

Why Michael Longhurst's Donmar appointment is more than just a return to the theatre's white male tradition

<em>Hamilton</em> may have the most Olivier Awards nominations, but winning is no dead cert

Hamilton may have the most Olivier Awards nominations, but winning is no dead cert

WhatsOnStage Award winners in pictures 2018

WhatsOnStage Award winners in pictures 2018

<em>The Ferryman</em> closing date announced, Broadway transfer dates revealed

The Ferryman closing date announced, Broadway transfer dates revealed

Rosalie Craig in <em>The Ferryman</em>: first look images

Rosalie Craig in The Ferryman: first look images

Rosalie Craig joins the cast of <em>The Ferryman</em> in the West End

Rosalie Craig joins the cast of The Ferryman in the West End

<em>The Ferryman</em> extends run in the West End

The Ferryman extends run in the West End

Colin Morgan, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo announced in new National Theatre season

Colin Morgan, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo announced in new National Theatre season

New cast announced for <em>The Ferryman</em>

New cast announced for The Ferryman

Laura Donnelly: "The baby cries and the goose poos, but that's what makes <em>The Ferryman</em> magical"

Laura Donnelly: "The baby cries and the goose poos, but that's what makes The Ferryman magical"

<em>The Ferryman</em> extends in the West End

The Ferryman extends in the West End

David Tennant and Chiwetel Ejiofor among guests at <em>The Ferryman</em> West End opening

David Tennant and Chiwetel Ejiofor among guests at The Ferryman West End opening

If you want to see London's best theatre, join the queue for day seats

If you want to see London's best theatre, join the queue for day seats

Jez Butterworth, Paddy Considine and cast celebrate opening of <em>The Ferryman</em>

Jez Butterworth, Paddy Considine and cast celebrate opening of The Ferryman

Were the critics all aboard for Jez Butterworth's <em>The Ferryman</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were the critics all aboard for Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman?

Review: <em>The Ferryman</em> (Royal Court)

Review: The Ferryman (Royal Court)

Top 5 theatre openings: 1 – 7 May

Top 5 theatre openings: 1 – 7 May

Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' <em>The Ferryman</em>

Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' The Ferryman

Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season

Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season

'There aren't enough role models to inspire women into the arts'

'There aren't enough role models to inspire women into the arts'

<em>The Fix</em> (Union Theatre)

The Fix (Union Theatre)

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> to finish West End run

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to finish West End run

Sam Mendes announced as judge for The Imagination Awards

Sam Mendes announced as judge for The Imagination Awards

Simon Russell Beale to feature in new RSC season

Simon Russell Beale to feature in new RSC season

Full casting announced for <em>The Master Builder</em>

Full casting announced for The Master Builder

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> celebrates second West End birthday

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory celebrates second West End birthday

Nicole Kidman returns to West End in new Grandage production

Nicole Kidman returns to West End in new Grandage production

New pics released of <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> characters

New pics released of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters

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

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

20 Questions: Harry Melling – 'I find it hard to unwind after this'

20 Questions: Harry Melling – 'I find it hard to unwind after this'

Jonathan Slinger is new Wonka in <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em>

Jonathan Slinger is new Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Eddie Redmayne wins Best Actor Oscar for <em>The Theory of Everything</em>

Eddie Redmayne wins Best Actor Oscar for The Theory of Everything

Tom Hiddleston, Sam Mendes and Helen Mirren honoured in annual Falstaff Awards

Tom Hiddleston, Sam Mendes and Helen Mirren honoured in annual Falstaff Awards

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> extends to June 2016

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory extends to June 2016

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> extends booking, passes a million tickets sold

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory extends booking, passes a million tickets sold

Sam Mendes directs Simon Russell Beale's 'extraordinary' Lear

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Sam Mendes directs Simon Russell Beale's 'extraordinary' Lear

Michael Coveney: King Lear sponsors, stand-ins and other shout-outs

Michael Coveney: King Lear sponsors, stand-ins and other shout-outs

King Lear (NT Olivier)

King Lear (NT Olivier)

Sam Troughton misses <em>King Lear</em> performances after being 'struck dumb'

Sam Troughton misses King Lear performances after being 'struck dumb'

Show Pics: Simon Russell Beale reunites with Sam Mendes for NT's <em>Lear</em>

Show Pics: Simon Russell Beale reunites with Sam Mendes for NT's Lear

Opening: <em>Weir</em> transfers, Payne's <em>Blurred Lines</em> and Russell Beale's Lear

Opening: Weir transfers, Payne's Blurred Lines and Russell Beale's Lear

Lesley Sharp stars in NT <em>Taste of Honey</em>, Daniel Kitson returns

Lesley Sharp stars in NT Taste of Honey, Daniel Kitson returns

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-Up: Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a treat?

Roald Dahl’s daughters join Hollywood stars for Chocolate Factory‘s opening night

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

David Greig: A bit of me kept thinking ‘they’ll probably fire me’

Photos: Behind the scenes of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Michael Coveney: Chocs away, as Charlie checks into the refurbished Theatre Royal

Show Pics: First images of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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

Is Douglas Hodge modelling his Wonka on Wilder?

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