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Judi Dench and Rosamund Pike star in a production of Madame de Sade which is cruelly punishing for the wrong reasons.
An academic claims to have discovered six previously unrecognised works by William Shakespeare.
What are thought to be the long-lost remains of William Shakespeare's first theatre, in which plays such as Romeo and Juliet were first performed, have been uncovered by archaeologists.
While being based on an old movie or a much loved back catalogue can guarantee a musical's commercial success, bold new work can still find a place in the West End.
Director Anna Mackmin and cast members Niamh Cusack and Andrea Corr talk to Dominic Cavendish about enduring appeal of Dancing at Lughnasa, which opens at the Old Vic this month.
Janie Dee is magnificent in Alan Ayckbourn's suburban King Lear.
The Three Days of Rain dramatist Richard Greenberg explains why he is happy to fly under the radar.
As he approaches 70, Alan Ayckbourn is stepping down as artistic director of his beloved Scarborough theatre. But, he tells Roya Nikkhah, he'll keep turning out plays until he 'drops dead in…
Complicit at the Old Vic, which stars Richard Dreyfuss and deals with American use of torture in the war on terror, is another flop from Kevin Spacey.
Resistance is futile of course.
Hollywood actor Richard Dreyfuss and Old Vic supremo Kevin Spacey have joined forces to stage Complicit, a fiercely political new play about the erosion of media freedom since 9/11. They dis…
Only adoring fans will put up with show-tune singer Mandy Patinkin's sickly production at the Duke of York's Theatre.
Theatre actor Jud Charlton, 40, has claimed he was sacked after refusing to work with shamed comedian Chris Langham.
Impresario Cameron Mackintosh has wanted Rowan Atkinson to star in 'Oliver!' for 15 years. He reveals why the comedian finally agreed.
Before Harold Pinter began writing in the Fifties, plays generally had beginnings, middles and ends - and the ends, more often than not, were happy ones.
Harold Pinter became known for his trenchant political views almost as much as his prolific writing, condemning the invasion of Iraq and calling Tony Blair a "deluded idiot".
John Barrowman steals the show as Robin Hood in Birmingham.
Charles Spencer hands out his acting plaudits for 2008.
Sir Ian McKellen is undoubtedly the only man capable of turning 'King Lear' into Christmas entertainment. Benji Wilson visits the loved and lauded actor on the set of 'The Prisoner'.
The Donmar has produced a Night close to perfection.
Derek Jacobi talks about his illustrious acting career alongside Laurence Olivier and Richard Burton - and his new West End role as Malvolio in 'Twelfth Night'.
Director Trevor Nunn talks to Dominic Cavendish about his West End debacle 'Gone with the Wind' - and the thrill of bringing 'A Little Night Music' to the fringe
Charles Spencer reports from New York on the shows that are pulling in the crowds this winter
