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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2025

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull. What did the critics think?

Review: THE SEAGULL, Starring Cate Blanchett, Barbican Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 7, 2025

A radical reworking from its German director and co-adaptor that misses as much as it hits

Photos: THE SEAGULL Starring Cate Blanchett And More In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

Check out photos from inside rehearsal for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

Video: Hamish Linklater is Batman in First Trailer for BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024

Prime Video has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho,  Batman: Caped Crusader. The series will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide beginning on Thursday, August 1. Watch the trailer!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Studio Ghibli's MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023

Last night, (Thursday 30 November), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) celebrated the official opening night of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which returned to the Barbican centre early this month for a strictly limited run.

Nominations Announced For State-Wide High School Musical Bobby G Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

Nominations have been announced for the ninth annual Bobby G Awards by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA).

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of HITMEN: RELOADED on Peacock
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2021

Watch the new trailer for the second season of Peacock's hit action series, featuring Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins of 'The Great British Bakeoff' as misfits Jamie and Fran, two best friends who also happen to be contract killers.

DES Starring David Tennant Makes US Debut On Sundance Now
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2020

DES, ITV's highest rated drama of 2020 and biggest drama launch in 14 years makes its US debut. Exclusive North American Premiere on Sundance Now on Thursday, October 15, 2020 with a new episode available every following Thursday

Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz, Elaine Paige, and More at Opening Night of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2020

Last night was the opening night of The Prince of Egypt at London's Dominion Theatre.

David Tennant to Play Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen in New ITV Drama
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 22, 2019

ITV has announced the commission of Des, a three part drama which follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, known as Des. 

VIDEO: Get An Inside Look At Season Three of THE CROWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2019

Olivia Colman (Queen Elizabeth II), Helena Bonham Carter (Princess Margaret), Tobias Menzies (Prince Philip), Josh O'Connor (Prince Charles), Erin Doherty (Princess Anne), Peter Morgan (Writer/Creator) and Suzanne Mackie (Executive Producer) discuss the new season of The Crown.

VIDEO: See Olivia Coleman, Helena Bonham Carter in THE CROWN Season 3 Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 21, 2019

Netlix has released the main trailer for the third season of The Crown. The third season sees a new guard sweep into Downing Street, as Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family struggle to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Britain. From cold-war paranoia, through to the jet-set and the space age - the exuberance of the 1960s and the long hangover of the 1970s - Elizabeth and the Royals must adapt to a new, more liberated, but also more turbulent world.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For Season 3 of THE CROWN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019

The trailer for Season 3 of The Crown has been released early by Netflix Japan!

THE CROWN's Peter Morgan Sets Overall Deal at Netflix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 4, 2019

Variety reports that Peter Morgan, who created hit historical drama “The Crown,' has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix.

VIDEO: See Olivia Coleman in the THE CROWN Season 3 Teaser
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2019

Netflix has release The Crown Season 3 teaser trailer ahead of its broadcast debut during the 2019 Primetime Emmys on Sunday, September 22.

VIDEO: Netflix to Premiere Season Three of THE CROWN This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 12, 2019

Netflix has announced the premiere date for season three of The Crown, which will debut on Sunday, November 17.

ITV Announces New Drama INVISIBLE Starring Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 24, 2019

ITV commissions detective drama Invisible, starring Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia, produced by Mammoth Screen.

THE CROWN Has Found Its Princess Diana
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 9, 2019

Variety reports that “The Crown” has cast Princess Diana.

Acting For Others Announce Over £110,000 Has Been Raised At This Year's One Night Only At The Ivy
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2018

Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons, and served diners for a one-off sitting at The Ivy, a restaurant renowned for its unfaltering service. Leading the waiting staff this year and trying their hand at bartending, waiting tables, auctioneering, taking coats and welcoming guests were Jim Carter, Sheila Hancock and Dame Penelope Wilton. They were joined by Annette Badland, Michael Ball, Samantha Bond, Laura Carmichael, Ben Forster, Michael Fox, Ginny Holder, Celia Imrie, Jeremy Irvine, George Layton, John Partridge, Arlene Phillips, Peter Polycarpou, Jemma Redgrave, Samantha Spiro, Neil Stuke, Owen Teale, Harriet Thorpe, Jason Watkins and Simon Williams.