46 h. ago Nia DaCosta Reimagining Classic Stage Play ‘Hedda’ For The 1950s

Nia DaCosta Reimagining Classic Stage Play ‘Hedda’ For The 1950s  Deadline

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4 d. ago 'Mary Page Marlowe' review — Susan Sarandon makes a vivid London stage debut in this deeply poignant play

'Mary Page Marlowe' review — Susan Sarandon makes a vivid London stage debut in this deeply poignant play  London Theatre tickets

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5 d. ago Romesh Ranganathan: The Weakest Link host to star in first play 'since primary school' at Scottish theatre

The play will be Romesh Ranganathan’s stage debut

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5 d. ago Tessa Thompson on becoming a very different Hedda Gabler: ‘People say she’s terrible – I feel protective of her’

The classic Ibsen play led by one of theatre’s most complicated female characters has been reimagined by filmmaker Nia DaCosta, with the breakout star of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ in the titular role. Both women, along with actor Nina Hoss, speak to Annabel Nugent about replicating the story’s classic beats with a modern twist

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5 d. ago Tessa Thompson on becoming a very different Hedda Gabler: ‘People say she’s terrible – but I feel protective of her’

The classic Ibsen play led by one of theatre’s most complicated (slash repulsive slash endearing) female characters has been reimagined by filmmaker Nia DaCosta, with the breakout star of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ in the titular role. Both women, along with actor Nina Hoss, speak to Annabel Nugent about replicating the story’s classic beats with a modern twist

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6 d. ago Revamped Women’s Champions League: what has changed and who will win it?

As the new league phase kicks off we look at what to expect from a tournament full of even more European club talentFour years after the introduction of a group stage to bring the Women’s Champions League in line with the men’s competition, change is afoot again with a new 18-team league phase replacing the 16-team group stage. In the new league phase, each team will play six matches against six different opponents with three at home and three away. Only the top four teams in the league will automatically reach the quarter-finals, with fifth to 12th competing in playoffs for the remaining four places. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Hollywood star to play evil president as The Hunger Games hits London stage

Hollywood star to play evil president as The Hunger Games hits London stage  East London Advertiser

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1 week ago John Malkovich To Play ‘The Hunger Games’ President Coriolanus Snow On Screen In London Stage Adaptation

John Malkovich To Play ‘The Hunger Games’ President Coriolanus Snow On Screen In London Stage Adaptation  Deadline

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1 week ago Lowry steps out of McIlroy’s shadow to play leading man on biggest stage

Irish golfer represents everything that makes Europe so successful as a team and could well be a future captainIt is not easy being Shane Lowry. Such a close friendship with Rory McIlroy means not only is sporting comparison inevitable but questions towards Lowry are routinely framed with the Northern Irishman in mind. What does Rory think, what would Rory say. Lowry takes it all in good spirit – the vast majority of the time – when he would be entitled to roll his eyes. That also applies to the rogue depiction of the hard-drinking Irishman who has a natural talent for his sport that removes a need for hard work. There are few more dedicated or serious performers than Lowry. He cares almost too much.McIlroy’s outstanding achievements in golf do not extend to what Lowry produced on Sunday. A stirring comeback from the USA had left Europe in serious danger of letting the Ryder Cup slip through a dozen pairs of hands. It was left to Lowry and a 6ft putt on the final green at Bethpage B...

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1 week ago Lowry steps out of McIlroy’s shadow to play leading man on biggest stage | Ewan Murray

Irish golfer represents everything that makes Europe so successful as a team and could well be a future captainIt is not easy being Shane Lowry. Such a close friendship with Rory McIlroy means not only is sporting comparison inevitable but questions towards Lowry are routinely framed with the Northern Irishman in mind. What does Rory think, what would Rory say. Lowry takes it all in good spirit – the vast majority of the time – when he would be entitled to roll his eyes. That also applies to the rogue depiction of the hard-drinking Irishman who has a natural talent for his sport that removes a need for hard work. There are few more dedicated or serious performers than Lowry. He cares almost too much.McIlroy’s outstanding achievements in golf do not extend to what Lowry produced on Sunday. A stirring comeback from the USA had left Europe in serious danger of letting the Ryder Cup slip through a dozen pairs of hands. It was left to Lowry and a 6ft putt on the final green at Bethpage B...

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1 week ago Britons believe the UK is seen by the rest of the world as ‘weak’ and ‘soft touch’, top pollster says

Just 1 in 4 Brits think the UK is viewed positively on the world stage, with most wanting their country to play a large role in international affairs, exclusive poll shows

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2 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for toffee apple pudding cake | The sweet spot

Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, this simple cake rings in the seasonal changesA cosy twist on the beloved classic, this cake reimagines sticky toffee pudding : dried figs in place of dates, the addition of apples for a fresh pop, and the whole thing crowned with glossy toffee apples. Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, it’s simple enough for a weekend pudding, and special enough to be served at a gathering. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nima Taleghani on Bacchae: 'You’re invited for a good time, not for homework'

Nima Taleghani is becoming the first debutant playwright to have a play on at the National Theatre’s Olivier stage... and he’s not freaking out at all

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2 w. ago Band get up to give intimate pub gig – then people realise who it is

A band who announced a huge show at Finsbury Park for next year delighted a pub crowd as they got up on stage to play an impromptu set for those in attendance at the venue

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3 w. ago 'Absolute classic' romcom that's a 'top three all time' favourite streaming on Netflix

It is a modern reimagining of a classic story

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3 w. ago Rising soul artist James Emmanuel to play The Independent’s stage at The Great Escape: First Fifty

Annual showcase introduces the first wave of artists confirmed to play the Brighton festival next year

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3 w. ago Marks and Spencer's new spin on classic chocolate bar leaves shoppers divided

Marks and Spencer was founded in 1884 but remains a mainstay on the British high street to this day thanks to its high quality products but its reimagining of a classic sweet treat has raised eyebrows

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4 w. ago High Noon heads for the West End as Billy Crudup takes on Gary Cooper role

The Tony award-winning actor will play the marshal in a London stage adaptation of the 1952 western that won Cooper an OscarBilly Crudup is to take on the role that won Gary Cooper an Oscar in a new stage adaptation of the 1952 western High Noon. Based on Carl Foreman’s screenplay, the production will receive its world premiere at the Harold Pinter theatre in London in December, providing a nail-biting alternative to Theatreland’s jollier festive fare.High Noon, once voted the greatest western ever made, unfolds in real time counting down to the noon arrival of a train in the town of Hadleyville in New Mexico. In the film, Cooper plays Will Kane, a newly married marshal on the brink of retirement, who hears that an outlaw is heading to town seeking vengeance. The drama explores the divide between personal concerns and public duty, not just through the marshal’s dilemma but also through the characters of his wife, Amy, and the townspeople whose support he seeks. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago 'Exhilarating' period drama adaptation with 'unforgettable' acting is a must

The lavish piece is adapted from a beloved stage play

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