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Video: DEAR ENGLAND Releases Trailer Ahead of BBC Premiere

by Stephi Wild — May 15, 2026

The BBC has released a trailer for the new drama Dear England.

Catherine Tate Will Play Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! in London

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2026

Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre from 27 April until 18 July 2026.

Paapa Essiedu, Maxine Peake, Claudia Jessie, Fionn Whitehead & Jenny Beavan Named Open Door Ambassadors

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2025

Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.

Jodie Whittaker, Daniel Ryan, and Jason Watkins Join BBC's DEAR ENGLAND Series

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2025

The BBC has announced the starting line-up for new drama Dear England (4x60), based on James Graham's hit National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team.

THE SEAGULL Starring Cate Blanchett Eyes 2026 New York Bow

by Rialto Chatter — April 4, 2025

A New York transfer of Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL?

by Aliya Al-Hassan — March 7, 2025

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull.

Review: THE SEAGULL, Starring Cate Blanchett, Barbican Theatre

by Gary Naylor — March 6, 2025

A radical reworking from its German director and co-adaptor that misses as much as it hits

Photos: THE SEAGULL Starring Cate Blanchett And More In Rehearsal

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2025

Check out photos from inside rehearsal for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull.

Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre

by Stephi Wild — October 4, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull.

Video: Hamish Linklater is Batman in First Trailer for BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER

by Josh Sharpe — June 26, 2024

Prime Video has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated new animated series from Warner Bros.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Studio Ghibli's MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO at the Barbican

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2023

Last night, (Thursday 30 November), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) celebrated the official opening night of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which returned to the Barbican centre early this month for a strictly limited run.

Nominations Announced For State-Wide High School Musical Bobby G Awards

by A.A. Cristi — May 2, 2023

Nominations have been announced for the ninth annual Bobby G Awards by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA).

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of HITMEN: RELOADED on Peacock

by Michael Major — October 11, 2021

Watch the new trailer for the second season of Peacock's hit action series, featuring Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins of 'The Great British Bakeoff' as misfits Jamie and Fran, two best friends who also happen to be contract killers.

DES Starring David Tennant Makes US Debut On Sundance Now

by A.A. Cristi — September 28, 2020

DES, ITV's highest rated drama of 2020 and biggest drama launch in 14 years makes its US debut.

Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz, Elaine Paige, and More at Opening Night of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2020

Last night was the opening night of The Prince of Egypt at London's Dominion Theatre.

David Tennant to Play Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen in New ITV Drama

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 22, 2019

ITV has announced the commission of Des, a three part drama which follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, known as Des.

VIDEO: Get An Inside Look At Season Three of THE CROWN

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 12, 2019

Olivia Colman (Queen Elizabeth II), Helena Bonham Carter (Princess Margaret), Tobias Menzies (Prince Philip), Josh O'Connor (Prince Charles), Erin Doherty (Princess Anne), Peter Morgan (Writer/Creator) and Suzanne Mackie (Executive Producer) discuss the new season of The Crown.