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Review: HAMLET, National Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 3, 2025

“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.” Given the National Theatre’s history with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, a new production of Hamlet is a natural fit in Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season as artistic director. Robert Hastie follows the likes of Laurence Olivier, Peter Hall, and Cicely Berry in setting down his own take on the play, helping to kick off Rubasingham’s tenure in a bold fashion.

Photos: Hiran Abeysekera and Cast in HAMLET at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Hamlet at The National Theatre. Learn more!

National Theatre Reveals Full Cast of HAMLET Starring Hiran Abeysekera
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Hamlet, directed by newly appointed Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), with Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) in the title role.

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Clip from Penultimate Episode of TIME BANDITS
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 16, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of “Time Bandits,” the first-ever television adaptation of the beloved cult classic movie by the same name. The ninth and tenth episodes of the 10-episode season debut globally on Wednesday, August 21. Watch the clip!

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek of TIME BANDITS Episode 7
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 9, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek from the upcoming seventh episode of “Time Bandits,” the first-ever television adaptation of the beloved cult classic movie by the same name. The seventh and eighth episodes of the 10-episode season will debut globally on Wednesday, August 14. Watch the clip!

Video: Apple TV+ Shares TIME BANDITS Episode 5 Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the upcoming fifth episode of “Time Bandits,” the first-ever television adaptation of the beloved cult classic movie by the same name. The fifth and sixth episodes of the 10-episode season will debut globally on Wednesday, August 7. Watch the clip now!

Video: Watch Trailer for Apple TV+ Series TIME BANDITS With Lisa Kudrow
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the upcoming live-action, comedic adventure “Time Bandits,” the first-ever television adaptation of the beloved cult classic movie by the same name. Created for television by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi, the series is an unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin. Watch the trailer!

Review: THE DUCHESS OF MALFI, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Mar 1, 2024

“Sometimes the Devil doth preach.” In a winter season that has arguably gone too light on Shakespeare, it is nonetheless fitting that the final production is a brand new version of John Webster’s bloody tragedy. Dominic Dromgoole’s production opened the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse ten years ago, and now Rachel Bagshaw is on board to direct it on its return to the replica Jacobean theatre.

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Find out who is starring in the production here!

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - May 23, 2023

“To say the truth, reason and love keep little company together nowadays.” It appears that the Globe has a fondness for dreaming, as Shakespeare’s most performed play is back in the outdoor space for the third time in Michelle Terry’s tenure as Artistic Director.

Cast Announced for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Elle While (The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2019; As You Like It, Hamlet, 2018).

Review: ALL OF US, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Aug 5, 2022

A play that reminds us of theatre's power to entertain us, to affect us and, one hopes, to stir us to action

The National Theatre Announces New Productions For All Three South Bank Stages This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2022

The National Theatre today announces new productions for all three South Bank stages this summer: Jack Absolute Flies Again in the Olivier theatre, Much Ado About Nothing in the Lyttelton theatre and All of Us in the Dorfman theatre with tickets on sale to the public from Thursday 10 March.  

Photo Flash: Matthew Morrison Stars in DR. SEUSS' THE GRINCH MUSICAL!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 1, 2020

Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has become a Christmas staple for generations and NBC is bringing the story to life this holiday season with a fun-filled two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” set to air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Troubadour Theatre in London.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For ALL OF US at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

Writer and comedian Francesca Martinez's debut play All of Us is directed by Ian Rickson, runs in the Dorfman Theatre from 18 March until 16 May. Press night is the 26 March.

CITY OF ANGELS Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Feb 26, 2020

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a musical with old Hollywood glamour to starry Chekhov and Coward, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

National Theatre Announces December 2019 �" June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.

BWW Review: MALORY TOWERS, York Theatre Royal
by Sarah Ryan - Sep 11, 2019

After a sparkling debut last year with an adaptation of Angela Carter's Wise Children, Emma Rice's company of the same name returns for its second outing with another literary classic - Malory Towers.

MALORY TOWERS Announced At HOME Manchester
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2019

Nostalgic, naughty and perfect for now, Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Join Wise Children for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music and breathtaking animation, at HOME Manchester, Tue 24 - Sat 28 September. Co-produced by York Theatre Royal in association with Bristol Old Vic, Malory Towers, based on the novels of Enid Blyton, is adapted and directed by Emma Rice. 

BWW Review: MALORY TOWERS, Passenger Shed
by Tim Wright - Jul 26, 2019

At first glance, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers seems an odd choice for the second outing of Emma Rice's Wise Children theatre company. A genteel tale of a privileged girl's boarding school in Cornwall with mild peril and even milder themes doesn't seem like classic Rice.