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Cast Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed the cast and creative team of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed for the first time in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Learn more!

THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - Feb 23, 2023

“A sad tale’s best for winter.” There may be moments of poignancy and outright tragedy in this late Shakespeare play, but Sean Holmes’ vibrant production ensures that the audience is given more than their fair share of comedy and levity throughout.

HAMLET, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Opens Tonight at the Barbican
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2015

HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, started performances on 5 August and officially opens tonight, 25 August at the Barbican Theatre for an exclusive run through 31 October 2015. 

Broadway Theatre Owners Scout Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET
by Jessica Khan - Aug 6, 2015

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, is currently underway at the Barbican Theatre. As previously reported, the SHERLOCK star has a full schedule following his run in the play, but now the Daily Mail is reporting that Broadway theatre owners have begun scouting the show (a good sign!), which runs for just 12 weeks.

London Publications Under Heat for Publishing Early Review of Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2015

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, just began performances at the Barbican Theatre, and already a popular publication is under heat for their recent coverage of the production. The Times' Kate Matby released a negative review for the play, calling it 'Shakespeare for Kids,' after attending the first preview. The show doesn't officially open until August 25.

Sonia Friedman Promises 'Timeless', 'Rock-and-Roll' HAMLET With Benedict Cumberbatch
by Jessica Khan - Jul 29, 2015

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, will begin performances at the Barbican Theatre next month. And Producer Sonia Friedman is being tight-lipped about what Cumberbatch groupies, many of whom are unfamiliar with the Bard, will see in London.

West End's HAMLET, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Announces Full Cast
by Matt Smith - Jun 15, 2015

Rehearsals begin today (15 June 2015) for Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.  

All Seven Secret Theatre Shows to be Performed for the Last Time at the Lyric Hammersmith
by Anna Bencivengo - Jan 12, 2015

As part of a two week Grand Finale the Lyric Hammersmith's Secret Theatre Company will present their full repertory of shows for the last time including the premiere of a brand new play.

Photo Flash: Secret Theatre Ends SHOW 3 on 9 Nov
by Molly Tracy - Oct 31, 2013

Secret Theatre is a bold new season of work being developed at the Lyric Hammersmith over a number of months by a resident company of twenty artists. Led by the Lyric's Artistic Director Sean Holmes, the season presents the actors, writers, directors, designers and dramaturgs with a unique opportunity to interrogate and challenge the way in which British theatre is made.

Lyric Hammersmith Announces 2013-14 'Secret Theatre' Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2013

Secret Theatre is a bold new season of work being developed at the Lyric Hammersmith over a number of months by a resident company of twenty artists. Led by the Lyric's Artistic Director Sean Holmes, the season presents the actors, writers, directors, designers and dramaturgs with a unique opportunity to interrogate and challenge the way in which British theatre is made.