Jessie Buckley dedicates Oscar win to ‘beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart’ The 36-year-old became the first Irish actress to win the prize, taking home the award for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes. The Independent UK · Mar 16
Jessie Buckley makes Oscars history as she becomes first Irish best actress winner The 36-year-old took home the award for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes Evening Standard · Mar 16
Hament star Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars, to the surprise of no one After being hotly tipped to win for months, even honking reviews for The Bride didn't derail Jessie Buckley's Oscar fortunes Total Film · Mar 16
Jessie Buckley wins the best actress Oscar for tear-jerking ‘Hamnet’ performance Jessie Buckley has claimed her first Oscar for her moving, emotional performance in the period drama “Hamnet.” The Independent UK · Mar 16
From TV talent show runner-up to Oscar favourite: Who is Jessie Buckley? The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet. Evening Standard · Mar 15
Watch live: Oscars get underway as 98th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles Watch a live feed from Los Angeles as the Oscars take place on Sunday, 15 March, at the Dolby Theatre. The Independent UK · Mar 15
Jessie Buckley tipped for Oscar glory ahead of unpredictable ceremony Many of the races are still wide open. Evening Standard · Mar 15
Jessie Buckley overwhelmed by Oscars buzz Jessie Buckley finds it surreal that she is expected to win an Academy Award for her performance in Hamnet. BANG Premier · Mar 14
The Oscars: who should win, and who will win? With Hamnet, Sinners, One Battle After Another and more in the race, here’s who we think will walk away with the statuette Evening Standard · Mar 13
The nine worst mothers in literature – according to our experts For Mother’s Day, we asked nine of our academic experts to tell us who they think is the worst mother in literature. From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these mothers subvert every maternal instinct. The Conversation · Mar 13
‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief Did you cry during “Hamnet”? The Conversation · Mar 12
David Dastmalchian was daunted by M. Bison role in Street Fighter David Dastmalchian has revealed that he found it "terrifying" playing the role of antagonist M. Bison in the new Street Fighter film. BANG Premier · Mar 11
Readers reply: What if Shakespeare was dropped in modern-day London? The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the hypothetical reactions of eminent historical personages to today’s Trafalgar Square The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
The Conversation · Mar 6 Wit, courage and guile: ten literary heroines to inspire you on International Women’s Day Ever since pen was first put to paper, literary heroines have leapt off the page, often as literature’s most nuanced characters. Whether plucky and confident, pushing the boundaries of society, or increasingly empowered in their own quiet ways, it is no surprise that fictitious females reveal much about the world.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Why Hamnet should win the best picture Oscar By forefronting Jessie Buckley’s Agnes at the expense of her megastar husband, this female-directed feminist fest gives voice to the anguished howls of disenfranchised women everywhere
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of nominations as Paddington and Into the Woods dominate Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in April
Total Film · Mar 2 6 of the best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more (March 2–March 8) Six must-see shows and movies to seek out this week
The Independent UK · Feb 26 National Theatre director says decline in new writing risks ‘betrayal of William Shakespeare’ Indhu Rubasingham issued a stark warning to industry figures as she gave a landmark lecture
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 Shakespeare’s Globe launches environmental playwright prize Theatre says it will harness art ‘to inspire societal shifts towards restorative relationship with nature’
Times Life · Feb 25 4 Timeless Life Lessons from Shakespeare’s Greatest Plays Shakespeare was not only one of the greatest writers that the world has ever seen, but also one of the greatest philosopher as well. His words contain truths about a plethora of aspects related to human nature and life. Whether it is love, friendship, heartbreak, betrayal or solitude; Shakespeare always…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Number of plays attributed to 16th-century playwright Thomas Kyd double in new edition Exclusive: Canon now includes domestic tragedy Arden of Faversham, which is attributed solely to Kyd and ‘not at all’ to Shakespeare
Marie Claire · Feb 23 Princess Kate Shared Why She Almost Ended Up With "Very Puffy Eyes" During Emotional Pre-BAFTAs Evening That Was a "Bad Idea" Prince William said his wife was "in floods of tears."
Bored Panda · Feb 23 Kate Middleton And Prince William’s Anxiety And Tension On Red Carpet Spotted By BAFTA Viewers “Kate is trying too hard to look unbothered,” a netizen said online after Princess Kate and Prince William showed up at the 2026 BAFTAs.
BANG Premier · Feb 23 Prince William 'not calm enough' to watch Hamnet Prince William doesn't feel "calm enough" to watch Hamnet but it left his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, in "floods of tears".