Helen Mirren News

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that Tom Hanks , the BAFTA-nominated and Oscar-winning actor, will discuss his craft and career at a special 'BAFTA A Life In Pictures' event at BAFTA's headquarters, 195 Piccadilly in London

A group of extraordinary actors are joining Little Angel Theatre to record the soundtrack of its puppetry production of MACBETH. The stunning visual imagery of the production's puppetry will be matched by a world class vocal soundtrack, which opens for previews on 5th October.

The Fugard Theatre Bioscope has announced two exclusive, significant seasons of theatre, opera and ballet! The highly anticipated World Opera and Ballet Season sees the Fugard partnering yet again with The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet Companies. Together with presentations of the finest opera and ballet from around the globe, the Fugard Theatre Bioscope will now also screen a range of critically acclaimed productions from the celebrated National Theatre of Great Britain.

Philip Ridley's modern classic The Fastest Clock In The Universe will return in a brand new 21st Anniversary Production at the Old Red Lion Theatre from Tuesday 5 - Saturday 30 November (press night Thursday 7 November) it was announced today.

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's Neil Patrick Harris, is telecast live coast-to-coast tonight, September 22nd (8 PM ET/5 PM PT) on CBS from the NOKIA Theater L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. BWW TVWorld will be bringing you live updates of the winners, in addition to photos, videos, and more throughout the night!

Roundabout Theatre Company presents The Winslow Boy, starring Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty as 'Desmond Curry', Academy & Tony Award nominee Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as 'Grace Winslow', Alessandro Nivola as 'Sir Robert Morton' and Tony Award winner Roger Rees as 'Arthur Winslow'.

For almost four decades, Jean Paul Gaultier has shaped the look of contemporary fashion with his avant-garde creations and cutting-edge designs. The Brooklyn Museum will be the only East Coast venue for The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first international exhibition of this celebrated French couturier's work. On view in Brooklyn from October 25, 2013, through February 23, 2014, this spectacular overview of Gaultier's extensive oeuvre will include exclusive material not exhibited in previous venues of the tour, such as pieces from his recent haute couture and ready-to-wear collections and stage costumes worn by Beyoncé.

The governing body of the Church in Wales yesterday accepted a motion to allow female bishops, a move which was celebrated by the cast of the National Youth Theatre's production of Pope Joan at last night's performance.

Single tickets go on sale today, September 13, for Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by multiple Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with original music composed by Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning Elliot Goldenthal, at the Theatre's newly-named building, Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place between Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street, Brooklyn.

BBC AMERICA announces Fall Preview

Inspired by the music of Madness, the Olivier Award-winning musical OUR HOUSE will begin a National Tour in a brand new actor-musician production at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich tonight 12 September 2013 (press night Tuesday 24 September). Full listings below.

Warner Archive Collection announces new releases including NICHOLS: THE COMPLETE SERIES (1971-72)

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director, announced that Theatre for a New Audience's first home in the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District will be named Polonsky Shakespeare Center in recognition of a $10 million gift from The Polonsky Foundation.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces 2014 Season

Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-acclaimed West End production of The Audience, broadcast as part of National Theatre Live. THE AUDIENCE will be presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre in Association with Arts Orange County tonight, September 07, 2013 at 7:15pm.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, starring Cate Blanchett, will begin filming in Australia in January 2014. The Solution Entertainment Group also announced today that it will promote the film to buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival this week and next.

Jane Lynch, who just starred as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE on Broadway and is known for her portrayal of Coach Sue Sylvester in Fox's GLEE, was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony!

National Center Performing Arts in Mumbai has announced its upcoming September 2013 events. Details below!

National Center Performing Arts in Mumbai has announced its upcoming September 2013 events. Details below!