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Martin Guerre review – return of Les Mis duo’s melodrama reveals a surprise new hero

Matthew Warchus directs a radical and intimate revival of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical about a Frenchman who flees home

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

Martin Guerre at the Old Vic: Rehashed musical is still over-wrought

3/5 This reworked musical about a French peasant returning to his wife but suspected of being an imposter, is committed but over the top

Evening Standard · Oct 21

National Theatre hit Pride announces West End transfer

The show reunites director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford

The Independent UK · Aug 25

‘They kissed, and the audience roared’: the new musical about gay activists and striking miners

In 1984, an unlikely coalition was formed between London LGBTQ+ campaigners and Welsh miners. Now their story, as told in the 2014 film Pride, is coming to the stage. The original demonstrators share what the new production means to them

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

London’s Old Vic theatre opens brand new Backstage building

The new six storey building features public spaces including a cafe and bar, script library and rehearsal space to broaden access to the theatre.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Old Vic theatre expands for first time in 200 years with new Backstage building

London’s Old Vic theatre has opened the doors to its brand new building, Backstage.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

5 best Roald Dahl movies to stream right now

These wondrous movies for children and adults were all adapted from books by the beloved author.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2025

Mary Page Marlowe at the Old Vic: 'Susan Sarandon makes impactful London stage debut'

4/5 This story about a woman seen at different stages of her life features a strong cast led by the Thelma and Louise star

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Susan Sarandon ‘terrified but excited’ to star on London stage

The Oscar-winning actress will make her UK theatre debut in the play Mary Page Marlowe.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Susan Sarandon ‘terrified but excited’ to make UK theatrical debut in September

The Oscar winner will appear alongside Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough when they play the same character at different ages in Tracy Letts’ play Mary Page Marlowe

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025