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The Cherry Orchard review – RSC’s starry cast brings disappointing lack of sparkle

Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon Tamara Harvey’s production of Chekhov’s final play can seem woolly in meaning and soft-edged tone mutes its force

The Guardian - UK

Physical Education review – boisterous, cliche-busting lesson on teen masculinity

School locker room banter has a sinister edge in Jonathan Houlston’s shrewd debut, which pairs the toxic tropes of Adolescence with the group dynamics of Laura Wade’s Posh

The Guardian - UK

If you hated the ending of Rivals season 2 episode 6, there's even worse news on the horizon — Hulu and Disney+ confirm delayed release window for next six episodes

I was already infuriated with the second half of Rivals season 2 after what happened in episode 6, but now episodes will be even more delayed than first thought.

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Dame Jilly Cooper told Rivals writers to stop making her ‘macho men’ cry

Laura Wade, executive producer on the show, said Dame Jilly was like a ray of ‘human sunshine’ but had dished out one memorable piece of criticism.

Evening Standard

Rivals season 2 episode 4 just hinted at the show's first lesbian romance — but I've already asked Hulu and Disney+ creators for more sapphic storylines

Blink and you'll miss it, but Rivals season 2 episode 4 just hinted at a future lesbian romance. However, I've taken a request for more right to the Hulu and Disney+ writer's room.

TechRadar

Rivals season 2 first 3 episodes are now streaming on Hulu and Disney+ — but disappointing delay on season's second half will be justified with an 'unexpected plot twist'

I'm still reeling over Rivals season 2's underwhelming release schedule — but before we're left waiting for the second half, there's a mega plot twist in store.

TechRadar

Kenneth Branagh returns to the RSC for The Tempest and The Cherry Orchard

Next summer, the star will appear in Stratford-upon-Avon first as Prospero and then alongside Helen Hunt in Chekhov’s classic

The Guardian - UK

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The Constant Wife review – Rose Leslie and Laura Wade let fresh light into Maugham’s drawing room

A sharp new version of Somerset Maugham’s 1926 tale of adultery is led by the Game of Thrones star and includes a jazz score by Jamie Cullum

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Cullum to compose music for RSC’s The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie

The musician is to debut as a theatre composer for W Somerset Maugham’s 1926 comedy adapted by Laura Wade and directed by Tamara Harvey

The Guardian - UK

Giovanni’s, London: ‘Exactly what you want it to be’ – restaurant review

Fond memories are reignited at this Italian stalwart, still serving great dishes after many years

The Guardian - UK

Samuel West — things you didn't know about the All Creatures Great and Small star

Samuel West has achieved huge success on stage and screen, but what else is there to know about him?

WhatToWatch

Rivals: release date, recaps, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know about the Jilly Cooper adaptation

Rivals on Disney Plus is an adaptation of the famous Jilly Cooper novel with David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Katherine Parkinson and Danny Dyer among the cast.

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