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The Winter's Tale at The Globe is a reminder of how things once were - and how we all hope they will be again, very soon.

As part of the Orange Tree Theatre's Directors' Festival, Elinor Cook's lyrical play Pilgrims looks at masculinity, mountains and myths. Friends Dan and Will scaled Everest when they were just teenagers. This incredible achievement comes to overshadow their adult lives in a variety of destructive ways, particularly when it comes to Rachel, the girl they are both in love with. As they challenge themselves to scale ever-higher heights, they push themselves to the brink.

Orange Tree Theatre have announced their 2019 Directors Festival - showcasing productions by four outstanding directors on The Orange Tree and St. Mary's University's MA Theatre Directing Course.

Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Howard Brenton's latest play Jude, directed by Edward Hall which will be the last production that Edward will direct during his tenure as Artistic Director of Hampstead. Loosely inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel Jude the Obscure, Jude is a modern day tale of unexpected genius and of our struggle to accommodate extraordinary talent.Isabella Nefar stars as Jude alongside Paul Brennen, Merch Husey, Caroline Loncq, Luke MacGregor, Shanaya Rafaat, Anna Savva and Emily Taaffe.

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From timely plays to the beginning of open-air theatre season, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Howard Brenton's latest play Jude, directed by Edward Hall which will be the last production that Edward will direct during his tenure as Artistic Director of Hampstead. Loosely inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel Jude the Obscure, Jude is a modern day tale of unexpected genius and of our struggle to accommodate extraordinary talent. Isabella Nefar stars as Jude alongside Paul Brennen, Merch Husey, Caroline Loncq, Luke MacGregor, Shanaya Rafaat, Anna Savva and Emily Taaffe.

Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Howard Brenton's latest play Jude, directed by Edward Hall which will be the last production that Edward will direct during his tenure as Artistic Director of Hampstead. Loosely inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel Jude the Obscure, Jude is a modern day tale of unexpected genius and of our struggle to accommodate extraordinary talent.

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Matt Hartley's new play Eyam, directed by Adele Thomas, opening in The Globe on Saturday 15 September. When the plague arrives surprisingly in the Derbyshire village of Eyam in 1665, the community face a moral dilemma. They must decide whether to flee and risk spreading the vicious disease, or stay, protect others from the risk, and face the potential of their own slow and painful death.

Hannah Morrish plays her first season at the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in no less than three of the Rome MMVII shows. Playing Lavinia in Titus Andronicus, Portia in Julius Caesar and Virgilia in Coriolanus, Hannah spoke to us about the female voice and timeliness of this season.

Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Samuel Hodges, today announces the inaugural production at NST City the world premi re of Howard Brenton's The Shadow Factory. Hodges' production opens on 15 February, with previews from 7 February, and runs until 3 March.

'We're here because we're here', the modern memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, created by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller in collaboration with Rufus Norris, Artistic Director of the National Theatre, has been nominated for a prestigious National Lottery Award.

Curve tells the story of the contemporary memorial We're here because we're here, with an exhibition presented by 14 - 18 NOW and the National Theatre, until Sat 6 May.

Director of Nuffield Southampton Sam Hodges today announces the full cast for its brand new adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic Fantastic Mr Fox, a co-production with Curve, in association with Lyric Hammersmith.

Internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning circus company Circa (The Return, Barbican) return to London for their longest season to date. Join five astounding performers in CLOSER as they reveal breath-taking, up-close acrobatics in this elegant and intimate encounter of engaging, sophisticated fun. Performances run now through Sunday 12th June 2016 at Udderbelly Festival at Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens, London SE1 8XX. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the performers onstage below!

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Singer Maxi Jazz of Faithless performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2010 in southwest England today, June 27. Glastonbury is one of the largest open-air music festivals and it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of Maxi Jazz's performance below.

On June 27, Paloma Faith performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2010 in southwest England. Glastonbury is one of the largest open-air music festivals and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of Paloma Faith's performance below.

Colombian singer Shakira performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2010 in south west England on June 26, 2010. Glastonbury is one of the largest open-air music festival and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of Shakira's performance below.

On June 26, singer Kate Nash performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2010 in south west England. Glastonbury is one of the largest open-air music festivals and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of Nash's performance below.

On June 25, Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Damon Albarn of Gorillaz performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2010 in south west England. Glastonbury is one of the largest open-air music festivals and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Broadwayworld brings you coverage from the concert below.