Benedict Cumberbatch News

The Royal Court Theatre celebrated Joe Penhall's new play, BIRTHDAY, with a pre-show Moet & Chandon champagne yesterday before watching the performance. Among those in attendance for the after party were actor Benedict Cumberbatch, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, BIRTHDAY cast members Stephen Mangan and Lisa Dillon, and more. Scroll down for photos!

Irvine Barclay Theatre will present National Theatre Live's Frankenstein in Association with Arts Orange County on Sunday, July 08, 2012 at 2pm and 6pm. Also presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, July 06, 2012 at 8pm.

Summer's here, and it's hotter than blue blazes in Tennessee, as theater companies from one end of the state to the other are hard at work to keep audiences engaged and entertained throughout what promises to be one long hot summer. But think of it this way, with yesterday's Summer Solstice-which means we've survived the year's longest day-everything will get just a little bit shorter, promising a respite from the heat and humidity. This week also marked the celebration of National Martini Day, so may we humbly suggest that you grab a shaker, add some ice, vodka and a whisper of vermouth and shake yourself up an ice-cold drink…

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), an offshoot of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, today announced the winners of the 2nd annual Critics' Choice Television Awards. HOMELAND took home the prize for Best Drama Series while Community won in the Best Comedy Series category.

Frankenstein in HD - Adapted for the stage by Nick Dear and realized by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle (Best Director, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein is an encore presentation of National Theatre Live's smash hit today, June 17, featuring Jonny Lee Miller takes the role of Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch is The Creature.

The National Theatre will present the fourth season of National Theatre Live (NT Live), a successful initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. Since its first season, which began in June 2009 with the acclaimed production of Phedre starring Helen Mirren, over 750,000 people have now experienced the National's work on movie screens worldwide.

Peter Jackson has just released a video blog on the making of the highly-anticipated film, THE HOBBIT. The video is one of a series he has produced which give fans a behind-the scenes look at the upcoming film. In the video, Jackson gives a tour of the New Zealand sets where the movie is being shot and shows the actors in and out of character. Check it out below!

By popular demand, one of literature's most iconic monsters rises onto the big screen this summer. The storied production of Frankenstein, presented in two nights by the historic National Theatre is sure to electrify fans of theatre and the horror genre alike.

Broadway vet Kelsey Grammer received a 2012 Critic's Television Choice nomination for his lead role in the Starz drama series 'Boss', while Bobby Cannavale received a nomination for his guest starring role in the ABC comedy 'Modern Family.'

Frankenstein in HD - Adapted for the stage by Nick Dear and realized by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle (Best Director, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein is an encore presentation of National Theatre Live's smash hit and will be presented with a rotating cast-today June 3, Benedict Cumberbatch will appear as Victor Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as The Creature; on June 17, Jonny Lee Miller takes the role of Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch is The Creature.

The Music Box Theatre, Chicago's year round film festival located at 3733 N. Southport Avenue, is proud to present limited engagement screenings of two National Theatre of Great Britain hits this summer: the 2012 multiple Tony Award-nominatedOne Man Two Guvnors, featuring the current Broadway cast that transferred from the National, and Danny Boyle's smash hit stage production of Frankenstein, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch, who alternate in the roles of The Creature and Victor Frankenstein.

National Theatre Live continues its third season with encore screenings of Academy Award winner Danny Boyle's production of FRANKENSTEIN, starring 2012 Olivier "Best Actor" Award Winner Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller.

Frankenstein in HD - Adapted for the stage by Nick Dear and realized by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle (Best Director, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein is an encore presentation of National Theatre Live's smash hit and will be presented with a rotating cast-on June 3, Benedict Cumberbatch will appear as Victor Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as The Creature; on June 17, Jonny Lee Miller takes the role of Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch is The Creature.

By popular demand, one of literature's most iconic monsters rises onto the big screen this summer. The storied production of Frankenstein, presented in two nights by the historic National Theatre is sure to electrify fans of theatre and the horror genre alike.

Amphibian Stage Productions today announced additional screenings of National Theatre Live's award-winning hit, Frankenstein, presented in association with the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. In addition to two screenings on Thursday, June 14, Amphibian will also present two screenings on Thursday, June 21. Screenings take place at 2 PM and 7 PM at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

The National Theatre will present special encore National Theatre Live broadcasts of FRANKENSTEIN and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Tuesday, April 24 the nominations for its 2012 television awards. British miniseries 'Appropriate Adult,' which chronicles the real-life serial killer Fred West, leads the way with four nominations.

The winners of the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, the 36th Olivier Awards with MasterCard, were announced tonight (15 April 2012) at the Royal Opera House as part of a glamorous and star-studded night of entertainment from the West End's finest talent.

We're live in London for this year's Olivier Awards!

All the winners, updated as it happens.