Judi Dench News

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the full company for The Wars of the Roses. Trevor Nunn will direct Oscar Batterham (John Talbot/Son who killed his father), Freddy Carter (company), Kare Conradi (Dauphin/Edward IV), Oliver Cotton (Winchester/Clifford/Hastings), Jim Creighton (Burgandy/Simpcox/Stafford/Father who killed his son/Ely), Imogen Daines (Joan of Arc/Lady Bona/Lady Anne), Harry Egan (company), Alexandra Gilbreath (Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester/Elizabeth), Alexander Hanson (Richard, Duke of York/Buckingham), Rufus Hound (Bedford/Bolingbroke/Jack Cade/Rivers), James de Lauch Hay (company), Geoff Leesley (Exeter/Mortimer/Lord Mayor/Lt of the Tower), Owen Oakeshott (Somerset/Ratcliff), Joely Richardson (Margaret), Robert Sheehan (Alencon/Richard III), James Simmons (Talbot/John Hume/Norfolk/First Murderer), Laurence Spellman (Bastard of Orleans/Young Clifford/Richmond/Second Murderer), Susan Tracy (Margery Jourdain/Duchess of York), Alex Waldmann (Henry VI/Tyrrel), Timothy Walker (Warwick/Catesby), Andrew Woodall (Gloucester/Iden/Derby) and Michael Xavier (Suffolk/George of Clarence).

Below, watch comedian Steve Byrne perform stand-up for last night's Late Late Show audience.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James asked guest Paula Abdul what it would take to bring her, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell back for the final season of American Idol. Check out the answer below!

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, Laverne Cox talked about meeting Caitlyn Jenner and admired her grace despite living a life completely in the public eye.

On last night's Late Late Show on CBS, music guest Cody Simpson performed 'Living Easy'. Later, Simpson tells host James Corden about the time he encountered a hammerhead shark while surfing.

The conversation reminds McKellen of a story involving a baby gorilla, which he decides to act out for the studio audience!

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, host James Corden struggled to get through a heartfelt reflection of his first 50 shows and relies on videos he shot in anticipation of his big day.

Adam Lambert helped an emotional James Corden celebrate his first 50 shows with a very special version of Queen's 'We Are the Champions.'

Cat Deeley and Kid Cudi stopped by last night's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN.

Dressed by Angels will open at The Old Truman Brewery on 2nd October 2015. This brand new interactive exhibition tells the story behind the world's greatest costume house, presenting visitors with an irresistible mix of costumes, drama and history. Angels Costumiers has been dressing the world for 175 years, including countless Oscar and BAFTA Award winning films, and Olivier and Tony Award winning theatre. Over seven generations of one family, Angels has become the premiere costumier to the world. This is their story – in costumes. Tickets go on sale this Friday 17th July from dressedbyangels.co.uk.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, music guest Best Coast performed 'Feeling Ok,' for the live audience.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, James rocked out with Rod Stewart and A$AP Rocky for some early morning Carpool Karaoke.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, host James Corden invited World Cup MVP Carli Lloyd to kick soccer balls at a dunk tank target that drops him in cold water.

Judy Greer talked about adjusting to her in-laws' annual beach vacation, where personal space and fresh towels can come at a premium. And guest Chris Tucker recapped his recent visit to China with his son.

Further casting for the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's Plays at the Garrick season has been announced. John Dagleish and Zoe Wanamaker are to appear in Harlequinade, with John also joining the company of The Winter's Tale. The two productions will play in repertory at the Garrick theatre from 17 October 2015 until 16 January 2016.

John Dagleish, Olivier winner for SUNNY AFTERNOON, is headed back to the West End. The Daily Mail reports that he will take on the role of conman 'Autolycus' in Kenneth Branagh's THE WINTER'S TALE. Branagh and Rob Ashford will co-direct the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's first show of the year, which is slated to run October 17, 2015, through January 16, 2016.

It's official! Joining previously announced Joely Richardson, Robert Sheehan and Kare Conradi in THE WARS OF THE ROSES at Rose Theatre, Kingston are: Rufus Hound (Bedford & Bolingbroke), Jack Cade (Rivers), Oliver Cotton (Winchester, Clifford, Hastings), Laurence Spellman (Young Clifford, Richmond), Alex Waldmann (Henry VI, Tyrrell), Susan Tracy (Margery Jourdain, Duchess of York).

Matthew Morrison will be among the Broadway talents saluting 2015 Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara at Westport Country Playhouse's annual fundraiser on Monday, September 21. Additional guests participating in the event, 'Something Wonderful: A Gala Evening Celebrating Kelli O'Hara,' will be announced soon.

Inside Intelligence is proud to conclude its 20th anniversary season at the Arcola, as part of the Grimeborn Festival, with an exciting double bill: the European premiere of The Wanton Sublime by twice Grammy-nominated composer Tarik O'Regan (Heart of Darkness) and Peter Maxwell Davies' The Medium.

Ray Cooney, Dame Judi Dench, Mike Leigh, Sir Ian McKellen, Vanessa Redgrave and Juliet Stevenson are among the notable patrons of a new UK theatre company founded 'to create theatre for the Third Age.'