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Everything you need to know about ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ in London

All rise for the newest West End play, To Kill a Mockingbird. Following a rape case in southern America as told through the eyes of a child, To Kill a Mockingbird is often considered one of the best books ever. Now, after record-breaking performances on Broadway, the stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel transfers to London, thereby extending its court session. Adapted by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird will go down as one of the greatest stage adaptations of...

National Theatre ‘Romeo and Juliet’ film to premiere on television this Easter

Adrian Lester joins the cast as the Prince.

Everything you need to know about 'Les Misérables' in London

The musical chant of "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from Les Misérables is arguably one of the most recognisable songs of all time. The revolutionary 20th century production transformed the future of dramatic storytelling forevermore, adapting Victor Hugo's epic into a two-act musical. Telling the story of convict-cum-insurgent Jean Valjean living in 19th century France, Les Misérables is a passionate, powerful story where sacrifice and redemption triumphs all. Set to a rousing soundtrack by...

How to get the West End experience while staying at home

Although we can't visit West End theatres while England is currently in lockdown, theatregoers can still imagine they're at the theatre. Thanks to an abundance of virtual offerings, livestreams, online solo concerts, and choral performances have become the norm in a landscape of online West End productions.If you're self-isolating, shielding, or staying at home as much as possible during the Coronavirus pandemic, it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. Achieve the West End experience just like...

‘Cinderella’ musical film postponed to July 2021

Billy Porter, James Corden and Beverley Knight star in the movie.

Clint Dyer appointed Deputy Artistic Director of National Theatre

Rufus Norris remains Artistic Director of the prestigious London venue.

Royal Shakespeare Company series coming to BroadwayHD

Shakespeare fans can stream the Bard's work to their heart's content.

All the modern adaptations of Shakespeare plays

Pretty much ever since Shakespeare’s plays first came out, people have remixed and reimagined them. In the 1700s, this often took the form of changing the sad endings into happy ones — and these days, it can mean anything from changing the setting, adding songs, or imagining the process of putting on one of the plays. Here’s a list of some of the best modern adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays. Book tickets to Shakespeare shows on London Theatre. ## & Juliet & Juliet remixes Romeo and Juliet with...

Barnes’ People monologues to receive star-studded online revival

Jon Culshaw and Jemma Redgrave will take part in the production.

‘Love in a Wood’ online reading from Jermyn Street Theatre

The comedy was first staged in 1671.