James Norton says reaction to 'gross' leaked photos from A Little Life was 'gratifying' by Roisin O'Connor

Actor said it was 'a bit gross' that the images were framed 'in a titillating way' given the subject matter of the play

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 7:18am on August 9, 2025[SHARE]

Dolly Parton musical suspended over homophobic abuse as star speaks out by Roisin O'Connor

Actor Stevie Webb said cast were forced to leave the stage after 'ruckus' caused by a woman who was 'disgusted there was a gay character'

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:24am on February 11, 2025[SHARE]

Jared Harris reveals why his father turned down another famous wizard role by Roisin O'Connor

Richard Harris played the role of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:32am on February 1, 2025[SHARE]

Dolly Parton shares frank reason behind launch of her new musical by Roisin O'Connor

Country music star is launching a new show about her fascinating and storied career

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:12am on January 29, 2025[SHARE]

Hail to the Thief: Thom Yorke to soundtrack new version of Hamlet with Radiohead album by Roisin O'Connor

Alas, poor Yorke...

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:32am on September 26, 2024[SHARE]

Mbongeni Ngema, South African theatre legend behind the musical 'Sarafina!', killed in car crash by Roisin O'Connor

Writer, musician and director was praised for work that reflected 'the spirit of resistance'

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:36pm on December 28, 2023[SHARE]

West End theatre issues statement after Just Stop Oil storm Les Miserables by Roisin O'Connor

Five people were arrested after protestors invaded the stage at the Sondheim Theatre

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:07am on October 5, 2023[SHARE]

New Year Honours 2022: Ashley Banjo receives MBE after racial equality campaigning by Roisin O'Connor

Leader of dance troupe Diversity says honour is 'the ultimate accolade'

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:18pm on December 31, 2021[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber 'devastated' as he reveals Cinderella theatre production is cancelled until 2022 by Roisin O'Connor

Decision to cancel shows until next year 'incredibly difficult,' organisers say

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:48pm on December 21, 2021[SHARE]

Rishi Sunak tells theatre workers close to quitting arts: 'I know it's hard' by Roisin O'Connor

Government has received heavy criticism for its response to the struggles the arts have faced during the pandemic

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:18am on August 15, 2021[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd-Webber 'surprised' after Boris Johnson hints Cinderella may be exempt from lockdown delay by Roisin O'Connor

Theatre mogul claimed last week that he was prepared to risk arrest by going ahead with 19 June reopenings regardless of lockdown delay

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:42am on June 15, 2021[SHARE]

Bafta TV Awards: Diversity win Must-See Moment award for Black Lives Matter routine on Britain's Got Talent by Roisin O'Connor

Dance group's leader Ashley Banjo was praised by viewers for his speech

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:42pm on June 6, 2021[SHARE]

Liam Scarlett death: Former Royal Ballet choreographer found dead aged 35 by Roisin O'Connor

Dance professional left the Royal Ballet after being faced with sexual misconduct allegations

SOURCE: The Independent at 9:48am on April 17, 2021[SHARE]

Seyi Omooba, actor fired for anti-gay remark, ordered to pay £300,000 legal costs by Roisin O'Connor

Actor sued for religious discrimination after being dropped from a theatre production of The Color Purple, over an anti-gay remark she made when she was a teenager

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:06am on March 31, 2021[SHARE]

John Barrowman: 'It's not about who you have sex with. I can have sex with a mug and make it feel good' by Roisin O'Connor

As he returns as fan-favourite Captain Jack for the Doctor Who New Year's special, the loud-and-proud Hollywood star tells Roisin O'Connor about his thoughts on love, Covid, and how to make …

SOURCE: The Independent at 2:06am on December 26, 2020[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber says West End theatres will open next summer by Roisin O'Connor

Theatre veteran expects audiences to 'return in droves' after vaccine rollout

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18pm on December 5, 2020[SHARE]

Veteran stage and TV actor Maureen Lipman made a dame in Queen's Birthday Honours by Roisin O'Connor

<p>Actor has enjoyed a wide-ranging career across theatre, TV and film</p>

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:54pm on October 9, 2020[SHARE]

Zach Braff gets stunning tattoo tribute for late friend Nick Cordero: &apos;In loving memory to the greatest&apos; by Roisin O'Connor

Celebrity tattoo artist Doctor Woo shared the artwork on his Instagram page

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:03am on August 7, 2020[SHARE]

Andrew Scott forced to miss Three Kings performances to undergo minor surgery by Roisin O'Connor

Old Vic theatre told fans the live-streamed performances would be rescheduled

SOURCE: The Independent at 8:32am on July 31, 2020[SHARE]