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Dame Judi Dench 'can’t recognise anybody now' as sight deteriorates

Dame Judi Dench has revealed she "can’t recognise anybody now" as her sight continues to deteriorate due to an eye condition called macular degeneration.

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Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wolf Alice and more to play all-star charity concert for trans rights

Organised by Olly Alexander and the Mighty Hoopla festival to ‘fight back against the politics of fear and exclusion’, Trans Mission will take place at Wembley Arena in March

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The Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist 2025 revealed

Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston and Rachel Zegler are shortlisted as the Standard’s historic celebration of the stage returns

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“Can’t Recognize Anyone”: Film Icon Dame Judi Dench Shares Heartbreaking Health Confession

“How sad… Such a beautiful lady, how cruel life can be at times.”

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Thursday news quiz: blindside shocks, volcano rocks and an airport pub unlocks

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Jack Shepherd obituary

Versatile actor, director and playwright who found television fame in the detective series Wycliffe

The Guardian - UK

Judi Dench can no longer watch television or read due to worsening eye condition

Judi Dench has opened up on her sight loss, revealing that she “can’t recognise anybody”.

The Independent UK

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‘The ad libs had us shaking behind the camera’: Corbyn and McKellen cameos raise panto’s profile

Star turns are boosting ticket sales this season, including Islington show featuring MP’s Wizard of Oz and Olivier winner’s Toto

The Guardian - UK

Sir Ian McKellen stars in Christmas pantomime alongside Jeremy Corbyn

Sir Ian swapping Lord of the Rings trilogy for new role as Toto, a ‘washed-up rock star dog’

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor is also a deeply concerned US citizen. He talks to Patrick Smith about the fear gripping the US, JK Rowling, the star-studded mini-festival he’s holding in tiny Pitlochry, and working on Russell T Davies’s new drama

The Independent UK

Helen Mirren and Ian Mckellen celebrate launch of RSC Shakespeare curriculum app

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) unveiled its new digital learning app on Wednesday, 12 November, at Middle Temple, the historic site of the first Twelfth Night performance in 1604.

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen admits he struggles to perform Shakespeare roles

Speaking at the launch of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new digital learning app on Wednesday (12 November), Sir Ian McKellen confessed that he still grapples with the complexities of Shakespeare’s language, even after more than 60 years on stage.

The Independent UK

Oscar winner expresses profound excitement for new school curriculum

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Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen launch new Shakespeare curriculum

Dame Helen Mirren has expressed her profound excitement over a new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) curriculum, designed to revolutionise the teaching of Shakespeare in UK secondary schools.

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Helen Mirren ‘unbelievably excited’ to help launch RSC’s Shakespeare curriculum

The curriculum is a teaching and learning platform that is free for all state and Send schools.

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James McAvoy Recalls The Moment He Had With Patrick Stewart And Ian McKellen On X-Men: Days Of Future Past That Showed Him They’re ‘A Different Kind Of Actor’

I'd have been impressed too.

Evening Standard

Line-up of stars set for new theatre festival celebrating LGBT+

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Out In The Hills Festival takes place next January and will feature Sir Ian McKellen.

Evening Standard

The best dressed stars on the London Film Festival red carpet (and the weirdest outfits)

With London’s biggest week in film in full swing, we round up the best and most bizarre looks on the red carpet, from Paul Mescal to Mia Goth

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The Independent UK

Bret McKenzie reveals how Ian McKellen made him break character on The Hobbit

Exclusive: New Zealand musician and actor recalls working with the mischievous British legend, and also speaks about the prospect of a Flight of the Conchords reunion

The Guardian - UK

John Woodvine obituary

Actor who played senior police officers on TV and delighted critics with his Falstaff for the English Shakespeare Company

Cinemablend

Avengers: Doomsday's Simu Liu Teases The Actors He 'May Or May Not Have' Scenes With, And Weighs In On Why The Film Will Be Worth The Wait

"I'd pay $20 to see that scene."

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Elijah Wood Knows Way Too Many Details About LOTR's Hunt For Gollum Movie To Not Be In It, So What's Happening?

Just what is going on with Elijah Wood and The Hunt for Gollum?

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OG X-Men Actors Are Returning For Avengers: Doomsday. What Does Jean Grey Actress Famke Janssen Have To Say?

Jean Grey has spoken.

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Marvel’s Embroidered Merch Reveals Avengers: Doomsday’s Characters’ Appearances

An image from Marvel has been circling around, and people claim that this simple piece of embroidered merch bag reveals not only the heroes and villains we will see in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, but it also happens to reveal what they would look like in the film. With plenty…

Total Film

Marvel star Jennifer Garner suits up as Elektra in new behind-the-scenes snap, and fans think she's returning for Avengers: Doomsday

Is Jennifer Garner currently filming for Avengers: Doomsday?

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