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The Uprising: the real medieval revolt that inspired Andrew Garfield’s new film

The Uprising, a medieval drama directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield, is set to hit cinemas this autumn. The film draws its inspiration from the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 in England.

The Conversation · Sep 25

Doom Painting by AK Blakemore review – a dazzling epic of the Peasants’ Revolt

This recklessly ambitious doorstopper follows the 16 days of England’s medieval uprising from a vast array of viewpoints, and in startlingly rich prose

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

‘The Uprising’ shows how medieval people weren’t so obedient after all

For decades, I’ve been showing my medieval history students the “autonomous collective” scene from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”

The Conversation · Sep 11

Michael Pennington obituary

Distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company who brought sardonic dash and physical grace to his many stage roles

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’

Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the capital

The Guardian - US · Apr 26

Who were the ‘peasants’ of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt? New database has answers

The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was one of the largest and most dramatic popular uprisings in medieval Europe. But what do we really know about this celebrated event in English history?

The Conversation · Mar 18

Paddington The Musical triumphs at WhatsOnStage awards with nine wins

The award ceremony on Sunday night also saw Rachel Zegler and Jonathan Bailey win the best performer gong for their respective categories

Evening Standard · Mar 8

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

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Wicked star Jonathan Bailey named sexiest man alive

The actor said the title was ‘absurd’ but an ‘honour’.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

King of Kings by Scott Anderson review – how the last shah of Iran sealed his own fate

A clear-eyed account of a difficult, complex man and his self-inflicted fall from grace

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025