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The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
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Max Stafford-Clark announces departure from Out Of Joint
After 23 years of groundbreaking work, Max Stafford-Clark announces today his intention to leave Out of Joint to focus on his international freelance career.
Douglas Mayo
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Sunderland Empire Theatre
We look at a brief history of the Sunderland Empire Theatre, from its inception in 1907 to its current day standing as a major UK touring venue.
Douglas Mayo
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Dame Maggie Smith in conversation at the Orange Tree Theatre
The Orange Tree Theatre have announced that Dame Maggie Smith will join Giles Brandreth in the second Under The Orange Tree talk.
Douglas Mayo
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Douglas Henshall joins Bryan Cranston and Michelle Dockery in Network
Douglas Mayo
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FIRST LOOK: Tom Hiddleston as Hamlet for RADA directed by Kenneth Branagh
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: 9 to 5, Upstairs At The Gatehouse ✭✭✭✭
9 to 5 is best when it revels in its own high camp and allows itself to be gloriously over the top.
Sophie Adnitt
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Little Women the musical makes European debut at Hope Mill Manchester
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: The Whip Hand, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh ✭✭✭✭✭
With its twists and revelations, The Whip Hand works as a gripping family drama, but it also cleverly explores our sense of responsibility and what drives it.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Nassim, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh and Bush Theatre, London ✭✭✭✭✭
But, while politics lurks in the background, Nassim is about the things that are common to all of us beyond language and cultural differences.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Not About Heroes, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭
Stephen MacDonald's beautifully structured play Not About Heroes, is given a fine production by Flying Bridge Theatre at this Fringe.
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Cow, Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Festival ✭✭✭
Sharply written and winningly performed by Barker-Wren, Cow provides plenty of laughs and visually memorable moments, sometimes verging on unashamed silliness
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Woke, Guilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭
Woke passionately alerts us to the ongoing struggle to overcome the historical flaws in American society over race that continue into the present day.
Mark Ludmon
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