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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Manhunt, Royal Court review – terrifyingly toxic masculinity

After his Olivier Award win for Oedipus, Robert Icke turns to a modern “monster” Are we really in “a new era of male anger, societal discontent and rage”? This is what Royal Court artistic director Davi…

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The week in theatre: Manhunt; Jab – review

by Susannah Clapp

Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Royal Court; Park theatre, London Robert Icke’s pulsating new drama about the 2010 hunt for killer Raoul Moat boasts a powerhouse performance from Samuel Edward-Cook. And a sharp-e…

Linked From The Guardian at 07:03

Monday, April 7, 2025

Tony Talk: Olivier Award winners ‘Benjamin Button,’ ‘Giant,’ and ‘Oedipus’ could make a splash at the 2026 Tonys

by David Buchanan

Welcome to Tony Talk, a column in which Gold Derby contributors Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan offer Tony Awards analysis. No, your eyes do not deceive you! We are in fact discussing the 2026 Tony Awards …

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Winners of the Olivier Awards 2025: full list

by Ross

Olivier Awards 2025: full list of winners The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Giant, Oedipus, and Fiddler on the Roof were among the big winners at the Royal Albert Hall ceremony Best new musicalThe Curious Ca…

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From Amsterdam to the West End: the avant-garde hit factory behind The Years and Oedipus

by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

A pair of electrifying London shows bagged four prizes at the Olivier awards. Both were developed by Dutch company ITA, which has an eye for British talent Olivier awards: full list of winners Backstage at th…

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John Lithgow in Giant, Broadway-Bound Oedipus, Titanique and More Win 2025 Olivier Awards

by Darryn King

Giant, starring John Lithgow as children’s author Roald Dahl, the Broadway-bound Oedipus, and the off-Broadway hit Titanique were among the biggest winners at this year’s Olivier Awards. Fiddler on the Roof…

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‘To my wife for managing my vast collection of neuroses!’ – the Olivier awards’ best quotes

by Guardian Stage

Amid awkward kisses and fears of fainting, winners at the Royal Albert Hall thanked their collaborators, spouses … and chartered accountants Director Robert Icke on the unexpected effect of staging the traged…

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Lesley Manville calls for better funding for UK regional theatre

by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Actor, who won an Olivier for Oedipus, says her ‘bugbear’ is that venues outside London do not get enough money Stars come out for theatre’s Olivier awards 2025 – in pictures Lesley Manville has called …

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

ROBERT ICKE’S MODERN-DAY OEDIPUS TRIUMPHS AT CRITICS’ CIRCLE THEATRE AWARDS

by Robert Shuman

(Chris Wiegand’s article appeared in the Guardian, 3/17. Photo: From left: Jordan Scowen (Eteocles), Mark Strong (Oedipus), and Lesley Manville (Jocasta) in Oedipus. Photograph: Manuel Harlan. West End.) Ot…

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Robert Icke’s modern-day Oedipus triumphs at Critics’ Circle theatre awards

by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Other winners include Francesca Amewudah-Rivers for Romeo & Juliet, Danny Sapani as King Lear and Giant playwright Mark Rosenblatt A modern-day version of Oedipus, which turned Sophocles’ tragic leader in…

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Broadway 2025-26: Jean Smart, Kristen Chenoweth, Mamma Mia, Punch, Oedipus, Rocky Horror. Stageworthy News

by Jonathan Mandell

The current Broadway season is about to rev up, with 18 shows scheduled to open in its final six weeks, but next season is already starting to come into focus: Jean Smart (“Hacks”) returns to Broadway after…

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Friday, March 7, 2025

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 7, 2025

by Matt Tamanini

‘Oedipus’ and ‘Rocky Horror’ Coming to Broadway Next Season, Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne in Coward Classic on Broadway, Norm Lewis to Lead Revival Off-Broadway, Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has…

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Kelli O'Hara, Rose Byrne, ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ ‘Oedipus’ and more feature in Roundabout's 2025-26 Broadway season

by Darryn King For Broadway.com

The Roundabout also announced that the Todd Haimes Theatre will undergo major renovations starting in August and expected to last eight months.

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Kelli O'Hara, Rose Byrne, The Rocky Horror Show, Oedipus and More Feature in Roundabout's 2025-26 Broadway Season

by Darryn King

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the shows in its 2025-26 season. The season lineup kicks off at Studio 54 in fall 2025 with the Broadway transfer of Oedipus, starring Olivier Award winners and current…

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‘Oedipus,’ With Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, Will Come to Broadway This Fall

by Caitlin Huston

The Roundabout Theater Company season will also include a revival of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' directed by Sam Pinkleton.

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‘Oedipus’ and ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Are Returning to Broadway

by Michael Paulson

The Roundabout Theater Company will also present Noël Coward’s “Fallen Angels,” starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara.

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West End Hit ‘Oedipus’ With Mark Strong And Lesley Manville Sets Fall Broadway Transfer As Part Of Roundabout Season

by Greg Evans

Oedipus, Robert Icke’s West End hit reimagining of the Sophocles tragedy starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, will transfer to Broadway this fall for a 14-week engagement as part of the Roundabout Theatr…

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OEDIPUS, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, & FALLEN ANGELS Are All Headed To Broadway Next Season

Today, Roundabout Theatre Company announced their plans for the 2025-2026 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. While the Todd Haimes undergoes a renovation, this fall Robert Icke’s Oedipus will head to Studio 54…

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