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Following its run at the National Theatre in autumn 2025, Hamlet starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) will be released in cinemas nationwide in January 2026. Read my review of Robert Hastie 's production, captured from the National's Lyttelton stage for NT Live , below. NT Live: Hamlet ★★★☆☆ Filmed at the Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London for NT Live Robert Hastie 's production of Hamlet for the National Theatre is ambitious with its bold, m

The Theatre Royal, Glasgow today announces an additional performance of Horrible Histories – The Concert coming to the venue from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March 2026 . The original cast of CBBC's Horrible Histories will take to the stage when Horrible Histories: The Concert tour plays at Glasgow Theatre Royal from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 2026. What is Horrible Histories, the concert? When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he’s already

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence photo by K Darius Photography Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence ★★★★☆ review: 03 August 2025 | Assembly...

National Theatre Live (NT Live) has announced a blockbuster line-up of theatre in cinemas including the National Theatre of Scotland's The Fifth Step; marking the first time that an NTS production has been captured for NT Live. Theatre productions Mrs. Warren’s Profession, The Fifth Step, and Hamlet are all set for global cinematic release. NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 Today, National Theatre Live announces a

The Tempest review: Jamie Lloyd's weird West End vehicle for Sigourney Weaver fails to blow me away

The Merchant of Venice at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh cast 2025. TFANA, Theatre for a New Audience

& Juliet UK Tour review, The King's Theatre Glasgow, August 2024. Cast info and ticket deals.

Macbeth (an undoing) review, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, 2024. Zinnie Harris, Nicole Cooper, Liz Kettle.

Award-winning musical & Juliet to embark on UK Tour visiting Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in 2024 / 2025