Of the other superstars involved in Live Aid, it’s only Midge Ure (a very convincing and, astonishingly, unrelated George Ure) and Margaret Thatcher (Julie Atherton) who get stage time. We’re…
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Ruth Wilson on her West End theatre return, computer-generated actors, and why London beats New York
by News Roomby News RoomShe smiles when I point out she is not an obvious physical match for Josie. “Ha ha, no, she’s described as six foot tall, blonde, a big, heavy-set woman but…
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Miss Myrtle’s Garden at the Bush Theatre review: undemanding but pleasing
by News Roomby News RoomA garden isn’t a particularly novel or subtle metaphor for a family – indeed, generational attitudes, sexuality and horticulture were tied together at this theatre just four months ago in…
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bridge Theatre review: I can’t remember enjoying a Dream more
by News Roomby News RoomWinner of the Emerging Talent prize in the Evening Standard’s 2016 Theatre Awards, the sinewy, brutally mulleted Moorst really is extraordinary, at times like a bird, at others a watchful…
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In Praise of Love at Orange Tree Theatre review: real warmth with the cliches of the age
by News Roomby News RoomThis Terence Rattigan play is about repression and marriage which has warmth beneath its study in non-communication
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Lara Pulver on Fiddler on the Roof: ‘This show is always heartbreakingly relevant’
by News Roomby News RoomPulver has two children with her husband, fellow actor Raza Jaffrey, and they recently moved back to London after living in LA for years. She says she is, “dating London…
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Tom Felton returning as Draco Malfoy for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Broadway debut
by News Roomby News RoomHe has also used his voice in the Harry Potter video games, based on the movie, and featured in the special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts alongside Daniel…
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Will Ferrell confirms musical based on Eurovision movie comedy ‘in development’
by News Roomby News RoomTimbers added: “Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes and when I first saw their joyful movie ‘Eurovision’ during the pandemic, it buoyed spirits during a very dark…
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A terrifically tight, partially recast ensemble is again led by warm, beautifully-sung performances from Broadway veteran Adam Dannheisser as a bullish version of the village milkman Tevye – comically aggrieved…
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Elephant at Menier Chocolate Factory review: Anoushka Lucas’ play still captivates and provokes
by News Roomby News RoomLucas is a soulful and magnetic interpreter of her own and others’ writing