Joseph Fiennes News

The BBC has released a trailer for the new drama Dear England. The four-part series is based on James Graham’s multi award-winning play. Check out the video here!

Young Sherlock, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes, has been renewed for a second season at Prime Video. Guy Ritchie will return to direct the first episode of the second season.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the appointment of internationally renowned voice coach Patsy Rodenburg OBE as the Company's Emeritus Director of Voice.

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

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.

Tom Felton, who for over a decade played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy” in all eight Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

James Graham’s adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will have its Scottish premiere at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow this spring. Learn more here!

Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.

The cast and full 2025 tour dates for James Graham's adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff have been announced.

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced that James Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will tour the UK in 2025, following sell-out runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court and The National Theatre, and its current run in London’s West End at the Garrick Theatre.

The ending of the play Dear England is set to change following the Three Lions' Euro 2024 journey.

Ian McKellan will appear on screen at Alleyway Theatre this August, as National Theatre Live comes to Buffalo.

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited eight-week season at the Garrick Theatre, following runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court and the National’s Olivier Theatre. 

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

The BBC has commissioned Dear England, a new drama series adapted from James Graham’s (Sherwood, The Way, Quiz) hit National Theatre play. Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale, Shakespeare in Love) will star as Gareth Southgate. Rupert Goold (Judy, King Charles III, The Hollow Crown), who directed Dear England on stage, will direct the series.

Get a first look at a new trailer for The National Theatre will release two new National Theatre Live's Dear England.

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!