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Interview: 'This Play Is About Connection': Actor Seán McGinley on Language, Kindness and Human Connection in Conor McPherson’s THE WEIR
by Christiana Rose - Sep 18, 2025

Conor McPherson’s modern classic The Weir has opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre, running until 6 December 2025, in a new production directed for the first time by the playwright himself. Following a Dublin run at the 3Olympia Theatre, this staging unites a formidable ensemble led by Brendan Gleeson in his West End debut, alongside Owen McDonnell, Kate Phillips, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Seán McGinley.

Photos: Brendan Gleeson and More in THE WEIR
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025

All new production photos have been released for The Weir, written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!

Photo: Brendan Gleeson in THE WEIR in Dublin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

Ahead of first preview in Dublin this evening, Kate Horton Productions and Landmark Productions released a first look at Brendan Gleeson as Jack in The Weir, written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE WEIR at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Check out a new cast portrait for a new production of The Weir, written and directed for the first time by Conor McPherson. The production will star Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Paddington 2) in his West End debut as Jack.

Full Cast Set For Conor McPherson's THE WEIR With Brendan Gleeson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

The full cast has been announced for a new production of The Weir written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson, starring Brendan Gleeson making his West End debut.

Video: BAD SISTERS Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two finale of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters.” In the episode, Houlihan discovers shocking revelations and the sisters face an impossible situation. Watch the clip!

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of BAD SISTERS Episode 7
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of season two of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters.” In Episode 207, the sisters hunt for the truth after a shocking betrayal while Houlihan goes head-to-head with Loftus. Watch the clip now!

Video: BAD SISTERS Season Two Episode Six Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters” season two. The episode will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, December 11. Watch the clip now!

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip from BAD SISTERS Season 2 Episode 5
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the fifth episode of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters” season two. The fifth episode will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, December 4. Watch the clip here.

Video: BAD SISTERS Season 2 Episode 4 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of Bad Sisters Season Two. In the episode, the sisters look for evidence after becoming convinced that a blackmailer is to blame for their tragedy. Becka is shaken by life-changing news. Watch the sneak peek now!

Video: BAD SISTERS Episode 3 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters” season two. The third episode will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, November 20. Watch the clip now!

Video: Sneak Peek Clip from BAD SISTERS Season 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two premiere of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters.” Watch it now!

Video: Apple TV+ Releases BAD SISTERS Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2024

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the second season of “Bad Sisters,” starring Emmy Award nominee and BAFTA Award-winning executive producer and star Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene and Eve Hewson. Watch it now!

Apple Reveals BAD SISTERS First Look and Return Date for Season Two
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024

The Garvey sisters are back. Apple TV+ has announced that its globally acclaimed comedic drama “Bad Sisters” will return for season two on November 13, and shared a glimpse at the highly anticipated second season. Take a look at the new photo!

Olivia Colman to Lead Steven Knight's Adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS for FX & BBC
by Michael Major - Feb 17, 2022

The stellar cast will feature Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip, alongside Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Hayley Squires, Owen McDonnell, Trystan Gravelle and Matt Berry.

Photos: See Shaun Evans, Nancy Carroll & More in MANOR at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2021

Production photos have been released for Manor, a timely new play by Moira Buffini (The Dig, Harlots), that opened in the Lyttelton for previews on 16 November and is running until 1 January.

Rehearsals Are Underway For MANOR at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2021

In this darkly comic play, a violent storm is brewing and Diana, played by Nancy Carroll (The Crown) is struggling to keep the roof on her rundown manor house. As the storm sweeps the coast, an explosive mix of people unexpectedly arrive in search of shelter including Ted Farrier, played by Shaun Evans (Vigil), a charismatic leader of a far-right organisation. Stranded together, this group of strangers must survive the weather - and each other. 

National Theatre Will Resume Full Capacity Performances From 26 July
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021

Extra tickets go on sale to the public from Monday 19 July. Tickets for The Normal Heart, East is East, Manor and Hex on sale to the public from Friday 30 July. Learn more about all of the upcoming productions here!

KILLING EVE Season 3, DVD/Blu-ray Debuts September 15
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2020

AMC Networks' RLJE Films features the DVD/Blu-ray debut of BBC America's must-see drama KILLING EVE, Season 3 on September 15, 2020.

Abbey Theatre's DEAR IRELAND Premieres Live Online
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020

Over four nights (28 April - 1 May), audiences throughout Ireland and across the globe can watch the world premiere of Dear Ireland a?" a historic digital theatre project that brings together 50 brand new monologues, commissioned by the Abbey Theatre as a rapid response to the COVID-19 crisis. Each piece of work was written and created in self isolation by 100 participating artists.