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Born and raised in Norwich, Norfolk, her career began at 16, where she held the role of Jean Brodie in a school performance of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. She later attended Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Colman has appeared in numerous TV shows including Peep Show, Broadchurch and The Office. Her breakthrough film role was in Tyrannosaur in 2011, for which she went on to receive the Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Special Jury Prize for Breakout Performance. Colman rose to prominence after starring in hit ITV crime drama Broadchurch in 2013. Her role as Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller earned her a Bafta TV Award for Best Actress and an International Emmy Award for Best Actress. Colman won the Academy Award in 2019 for her role in the film The Favourite.

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Emma Thompson-Penned NANNY MCPHEE Musical Eyes 2026 West End Run

The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.
PADDINGTON IN PERU Moves 2025 U.S. Release Date

Despite already having debuted in the UK, Paddington in Peru will be taking even longer to arrive across the pond. The third installment in the fan-favorite franchise has shifted its 2025 US release date nearly a month from January 17 to February 14.
Watch These 10 Family-Friendly Musicals After Seeing WICKED

Looking for the next musical to watch after Wicked? Whether you are a musical theatre savant or completely new to the genre, BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide of ten musicals that you and your family are encouraged to check out if you enjoyed Wicked.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Video: New PADDINGTON IN PERU Trailer Starring Hugh Bonneville, Antonio Banderas, & More

Sony has just released a new trailer for Paddington in Peru, the anticipated third entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. The cast of the film includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Imelda Staunton and more. Watch the trailer now!
TICK MY BOX Comes to Edinburgh Next Month

Character actress Sian Hutchinson will bring her now award winning comedy play ‘Tick My Box’ to Edinburgh Fringe following a 14 year break since she last performed at the Fringe with the work in progress version of the show. 
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
LETTERS LIVE Will Host Special RSPCA Show at The Royal Albert Hall

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the power of written correspondence, returns to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 12 December in collaboration with the RSPCA for a special one-off event.
Video: Watch Trailer for PADDINGTON IN PERU Featuring Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, & More

StudioCanal has just debuted the first trailer for Paddington in Peru, the anticipated third entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. The cast of the film includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Jim Broadbent. Watch the trailer!
Equity Research Finds that UK Arts Councils Cut Funding 16% in Real Terms Since 2017

New research commissioned by Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, and carried out by the Autonomy Institute shows that overall arts funding for the UK from national bodies (Arts Councils England, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales and Creative Scotland) has been cut 16% in real terms since 2017.
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS Will Screen at the Park Theatre

It’s the film that has been captured the heart of Great Britain. Audiences are standing and cheering as the credits roll. The just released film is Wicked Little Letters and it starts Saturday, April 13 at 7pm at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire and screens through April 18.
Grand Jury and Audience Award Films Announced at 27th Sonoma International Film Festival

Luminaries such as Golden Globe®-winner Beau Bridges, actor/director John Cameron Mitchell, actor Scoot McNairy, chef Susan Feniger, musician Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and more than 150 filmmakers, distinguished press, and industry guests converged on the award-winning wine country film festival March 20-24.
Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going

Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!
How to Watch WONKA at Home: When the Timothée Chalamet Movie Musical Begins Streaming on Max

Experience the magic of WONKA as it begins streaming exclusively on Max. From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman, producer of “Harry Potter,” “Gravity,” “Barbie” and “Paddington,” the film stars Timothée Chalamet in the title role. Watch the video trailer now!
AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play

The White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to take on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a series adaptation of Amadeus. The series will be a reimagined verison of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, adapted by Joe Barton and directed by Julian Farino.
Interview: WONKA Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Says Timothée Chalamet is 'The Real Deal'

In this exclusive interview, choreographer Christopher Gattelli shares insights into his creative process and working on the film 'Wonka.' Discover how Gattelli brought Willy Wonka's world to life, created authentic 1940s choreography, and collaborated with actors Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
Video: Timothée Chalamet Would Like to Bring His WONKA Role to Broadway

Timothée Chalamet revealed that he would potentially be interested in bringing his Wonka role to Broadway!
Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet Leads WONKA Movie Musical Prequel; What Do Critics Think?

Willy Wonka is back in the new musical prequel starring Timothée Chalamet. From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music. Find out what critics thought and read reviews now!
How to Stay in WONKA's 'Sweet Suites' in New York and Los Angeles

Digital travel leader Booking.com is celebrating the holiday season and the release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonka by offering two pairs of candy-loving guests the chance to travel to a world of pure imagination by booking Wonka’s Sweet Suites in New York and Los Angeles, available exclusively on Booking.com.
Jonny Lee Miller, Tanya Reynolds, and Samuel Adewunmi Will Lead the West End Transfer of A MIRROR

Second Half Productions has announced that Sam Holcroft's (Rules for Living) critically acclaimed new play A Mirror will transfer to the West End from January 2024.

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