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Mark Rylance and Derek Jacobi to share a stage for Shakespeare show

The theatrical giants will raise money for one of London’s newest theatres

Evening Standard

Disputes about Shakespeare’s authorship are much ado about nothing

Letters: Oliver Kamm, Adrian Blamires and Rik Edwards respond to Derek Jacobi and Margo Anderson’s argument that The Merry Wives of Windsor was really penned by Edward de Vere. And Peter Nockolds suggests another Shakespeare theory

The Guardian - UK

Michael Culver obituary

Stage and screen actor known for his political campaigning, both in his choice of roles and his personal life

The Guardian - UK

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'I'm disgracing a national treasure': Emma Moran on Extraordinary season 2's star cameo

In Extraordinary season 2, Sir Derek Jacobi narrates a string of Jen's lies in her "mind library". Here's how creator Emma Moran felt sending him his lines.

WhatToWatch

OPINION - The National Youth Theatre is amazing, but it may be too late to save the future of British drama

The list of alumni speaks for itself but how will today’s young talent find its way onto our stages when the arts are being so comprehensively kicked from all sides?

Evening Standard

Mark Shelmerdine obituary

TV and film producer who started in business with rights to the Poldark and I, Claudius novels acquired by Alexander Korda

The Guardian - UK

A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett audiobook review – brimming with wit

David Tennant, Claire Foy and Derek Jacobi are among the narrators of early short stories that offer a glimpse into how the writer found his voice

The Guardian - UK

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We rank different iterations of The Crown's characters: from Claire Foy to Emma Corrin, who comes out on top?

Over the seven long years of the hit Netflix show, dozens of actors have stepped up to play our enigmatic royals, but who did it best?

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Gambon dies: his best on screen roles, from Dumbledore to Maigret

The legendary stage actor, known as The Great Gambon, has starred in everything from Doctor Who to Cranford, and from Gosford Park to The King’s Speech over his stellar seven-decade career

Evening Standard

The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies cast

Who's in The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies cast? Meet the stars that crop up in this dark BBC comedy-thriller, and who they're playing.

WhatToWatch

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack of Lies: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and all about the drama

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack of Lies on BBC1 stars Rebecca Staton, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Derek Jacobi and Romola Garai.

WhatToWatch

The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies: who’s playing who in the BBC’s thrilling new con artist show

It’s going to get messy

Evening Standard

OPINION - Groundbreaking legislation has turned into a singular success

Pop the champagne, equal marriage has been a seismic success

Evening Standard

Queen Camilla ditches royal protocol when greeting Joanna Lumley and Judi Dench

Typical protocol is observed by bowing or curtseying when greeting a monarch

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Evening Standard

Tory donor Crispin Odey denies the door is shut at close friend’s club

Odey was once described as “a valued member of 5 Hertford Street”

The Independent UK

How to paint a theatrical great: Alexander Newley on his portraits of Judi Dench and Derek Jacobi

In an extract from his book ‘Divining the Human’, artist Alexander Newley takes readers behind the scenes of portrait sittings with great actors

Cinemablend

Gladiator 2: An Updated Cast List For Ridley Scott's High-Profile Sequel, Including Denzel Washington And Pedro Pascal

Ridley Scott's Gladiator sequel is getting its cast together and among the cast is Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn.

The Guardian - UK

Terrence Hardiman obituary

Veteran stage and screen actor who starred in the BBC children’s TV series The Demon Headmaster

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The Guardian - UK

Derek Jacobi: high ticket prices are making theatre ‘elitist’

Veteran actor, awarded Olivier for lifetime achievement, says cost must not prohibit putting ‘bums on seats’

The Guardian - UK

My Neighbour Totoro triumphs at Olivier awards

Adaptation of Studio Ghibli film wins six awards, while Jodie Comer wins for Prima Facie and A Streetcar Named Desire brings Paul Mescal best actor prize

The Guardian - UK

All the world’s a stage – or should be

The people of Britain deserve nothing less than that every town should have its own repertory theatre

WhatToWatch

The 100 best TV shows of all time

Here are the greatest TV shows ever made... find out what tops the list.

Daily Mirror

Beloved BBC drama in doubt as actress fears show will not be returning for new series

Actress Anne Reid appears to have suggested that the Last Tango in Halifax has been put on the back burner and won't be returning to screens for series six

The Guardian - UK

Allelujah review – starry but jarring film of Alan Bennett’s hospital play

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Derek Jacobi star in this faithful yet uneven adaptation

The Guardian - UK

Sir Derek Jacobi: ‘The sound and magic of voice are disappearing from theatre’

The acclaimed actor – who is to receive a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Olivier Awards – says the demise of repertory theatre is putting paid to the vocal prowess

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