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Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.
August 18, 2026Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but not 'stand-up'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
August 11, 2026KT Tunstall returns to the Fringe 30 years on with ground-breaking musical
A new play The Singer brings deaf and hearing performers together in a show at this year's Fringe.
August 11, 2026'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.
August 9, 2026Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues
Sian Phillips will step back from full-scale stage shows but continue other projects.
August 8, 2026Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill
Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career.
August 4, 2026Piotr Mirowski on the promise and perils of AI in theatre - Reuters
Piotr Mirowski on the promise and perils of AI in theatre Reuters
August 1, 2026Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
July 18, 2026Amber Davies calls out audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
The ex-Love Islander says she asked for the theatregoer, who was sitting in the front row, to be kicked out.
July 13, 2026Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side
As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
July 9, 2026Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
July 1, 2026Dame Penelope Keith obituary: The Good Life's funny and formidable star
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.
June 29, 2026West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench
The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.
June 16, 2026Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.
June 16, 2026Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor
Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.
June 16, 2026'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
June 11, 2026Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.
June 10, 2026'I stepped into lead role with a few hours of prep'
Teacher Craig Mather says he had never seen the play or met the cast before taking to the stage.
June 10, 2026John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners
A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.
June 8, 2026Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne nominated for Tony Awards
Harry Potter star Radcliffe and Oscar nominee Byrne have now been recognised for their theatre work.
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Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Sophie (left) and Emma Thompson accompanied their mother when she was made an OBE in 2014 Stage and screen star Phyllida Law, the mother of fellow actresses Dame Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died at
Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but not 'stand-up'
Amanda Knox's show, Cartwheel, discusses motherhood and how she will explain what happened in Perugia to her daughter Amanda Knox's debut Edinburgh Fringe show has opened to mixed reactions, with cri
KT Tunstall returns to the Fringe 30 years on with ground-breaking musical
KT Tunstall lost her hearing in one side in 2018 so the project is close to her heart Ten years ago, theatre-maker Cora Bissett attended a showcase at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). She
'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The stories of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark are brought to life in the stage show The first Game of Thrones stage spin-off has been launched by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the ver
Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues
Siân Phillips says she will continue performing in smaller projects One of Wales' most celebrated actresses, Dame Siân Phillips, is stepping back from full-scale stage acting after experiencing memor
Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill
Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career Theatre director, playwright and actor Peter Gill, who has died aged 86, has been described as a "g
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Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
When Daneka Etchells was 12, her period arrived - and she immediately knew something wasn't right. Unlike many of her friends, hers were extremely heavy and she experienced excruciating pain. When s
Amber Davies calls out audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
Amber Davies is starring as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical Legally Blonde musical star Amber Davies says she asked for an audience member who filmed a performance from the front row to be k
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side
Belly of the Beast is adapted from the 2021 book by Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin (second from left) The birth of a baby is celebrated as a moment of joy. But motherhood is not always warm and fuzzy
Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
The signage is going to be changed to The Tom Stoppard Theatre, owners say The Duke of York's theatre in London's West End is to be renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, says the theatre's o
Dame Penelope Keith obituary: The Good Life's funny and formidable star
Dame Penelope Keith was one of Britain's best-loved comedy actresses thanks to her inimitable portrayal of Margo Leadbeatter in 1970s sitcom The Good Life, among other roles. As Margo, the formidable
Shaftesbury Theatre becomes Judi Dench Theatre - News
The Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent theatre in the West End, today announces the theatre will be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre in honour of Dame Judi Dench. The renaming, set to take pla
A major London West End theatre is being renamed after Judi Dench
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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor
Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett has been announced as a new visiting professor at the University of Oxford. The two-time Oscar winner will teach contemporary theatre at St Catherine's College throug
Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
Paddington: The Musical is set to make its Broadway debut next year, bringing the beloved bear's story to New York theatre audiences for the first time. The production will launch at the Al Hirschfel
West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench
The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End is to be renamed after the actress Dame Judi Dench, to celebrate her "unparalleled contribution" to British theatre and the performing arts. The renaming
Belfast Lyric refuses to close amid violent outbursts in the city
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'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
One of the lead cast of the Mean Girls UK tour has said she has not left her house and is frightened following disorder in Belfast that has led to the show being cancelled. Vivian Panka is the first