Kenneth Branagh News

Miranda puts the pressure on Andy in a new teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2, featuring the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci as their iconic characters. Check it out now.

King Hamlet and Yorick are an hilarious Shakespearean Odd Couple.

There's no getting around it- it's hard to read the bard! Though Shakespeare's plays have been around for hundreds of years, reading them has not necesarily gotten easier with time. Getting started can often feel intimidating—the unfamiliar language, complex characters, and poetic structure can be a lot to take in.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Sustainable Entertainment will present the UK premiere production of the latest play from the writer of the worldwide hit The Lehman Trilogy.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Alfred Enoch about taking on the titular role of Shakespeare's Henry V. We discussed how he has been connected with the Bard of Avon since his theatrical beginnings, what it is like to be a part of the legacy of the Royal Shakespeare Company and even his own hypothesis on what makes Shakespeare such a legendary writer!

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return in the official trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, opening in theaters on May 1, 2026. Check it out now.

Josh Gad is set to star in Gerron's Last Film, a forthcoming movie based on the true story of Jewish actor and director Kurt Gerron. Gad will play the famed actor.

The cast and creative team have been announced who will be joining director Matthew Xia on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.

Hamlet, a new reimagining of the Shakespeare tragedy, has been acquired by Vertical for North American distribution. The movie will be released in U.S. theaters on April 10.

Wendell Pierce will be honored with  Shakespeare Theatre Company's Will Award at its annual Gala, All the World’s a Stage. The annual Sea Change Award will be presented to arts philanthropists Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan.

The first trailer has been released for Hamlet, a modern reimagining of the Shakespeare tragedy starring Riz Ahmed as the titular prince. The film will open in the UK in February. Watch the trailer now.

SAG Award winner Peri Gilpin – the actress best known for NBC’s Emmy-winning “Frasier” – and her daughter Ava Vincent, an accomplished graphic designer, have joined the producing team for the Jo - The Little Women Musical.

The official opening of The BFG was recently held at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Check out photos from the opening celebrations here!

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are back in the first teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which opens in theaters on May 1, 2026. Check out the video now, featuring our first official looks at the fan-favorite characters.

On Thursday 6 November, theatre producers Fiery Angel celebrated their 25th anniversary.  The cabaret at the Bloomsbury Ballroom also raised £30,000 for the new charity Second Stage. 

Three dream roles have so far eluded Heathers star Ben Davis. Right now he's busy starring as 'Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper' eight times a week in Heathers, but his heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast him already! Watch in this video.

Hysteria is a haunting and politically charged play which examines the boundaries between madness and sanity, and who ultimately decides where these lie. Learn more here!

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia will make his New York stage debut next month as ‘Father’ in Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.