Hamlet’s dad is dead. His uncle has taken over the kingdom and married Hamlet’s mum. The whole world feels like it’s turned upside down. A ghostly encounter reveals a dreadful deed has been done. Should Hamlet take revenge? An energetic retelling of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedy to introduce young audiences […]
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The National Theatre today announced that Bijan Sheibani’s production of A Taste of Honey
The National Theatre today announced that Bijan Sheibani’s (Barber Shop Chronicles, Dance Nation) production of A Taste of Honey, the remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19, will transfer to the West End immediately following a nine-week UK tour. A Taste of Honey will […]
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Intervista alla cantautrice Ginny Vee
Di Vito “Nik H.” Nicoletti Ciao Ginny! E’ un vero piacere ospitarti sul nostro portale. Iniziamo dalla prima domanda. Un bel tuffo nel passato. Da bambina cosa sognavi di fare? Ciao! Il piacere è tutto mio. Fare musica è stato sicuramente un desiderio fin da giovanissima. Uno dei primi ricordi […]
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X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX, Trailer Finale
This is the story of one of the X-Men’s most beloved characters, Jean Grey, as she evolves into the iconic DARK PHOENIX. During a life-threatening rescue mission in space, Jean is hit by a cosmic force that transforms her into one of the most powerful mutants of all. Wrestling with this […]
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WEST SIDE STORY: CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story rounded out its casting today, with more than 50 actors, singers and dancers joining the film as the ensemble cast of Sharks and Jets, the rival street gangs at the center of the musical’s timeless love story. The role of Riff – the leader of the […]
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POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU: Nuovo TV spot
The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and is based on the beloved Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time. Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never […]
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The National Theatre’s tour of MACBETH
As the 18 venue UK and Ireland tour of the National Theatre’s production of Macbeth, directed by Rufus Norris, draws to an end, the NT are delighted to announce the headline successes of the production. The tour saw a total attendance of 132,000 people, of which 38,000 were students from […]
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LUCY IN THE SKY: TEASER TRAILER
LUCY IN THE SKYFOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES PRESENT THE TEASER TRAILERCLICK HERE TO VIEWCLICK HERE DOWNLOAD Director: Noah HawleyStory By: Brian C. Brown and Elliot DiGuiseppiScreenplay By: Brian C. Brown & Elliot DiGuiseppi and Noah HawleyProduced By: Reese Witherspoon, Bruna Papandrea, Noah Hawley and John Cameron Cast: Natalie Portman, Jon Hamm, Dan Stevens, Zazie Beetz, Pearl Amanda Dickson and Ellen BurstynIn LUCY IN THE […]
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Top Girls at the National Theatre
Previews from 26 March, press night 3 April, playing until 22 June with additional performances to be announced. Marlene is the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency. But she has no plans to stop there. With Maggie in at Number 10 and a spirit of optimism consuming […]
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The Actor Walter Nicoletti at Official European Oscars© Party
L’attore materano Walter Nicoletti ha partecipato al party ufficiale europeo dell’A.M.P.A.S. tenutosi presso l’Ham Yard Hotel di Londra in occasione della Notte degli Oscar 2019. L’Academy ogni anno ospita i membri e gli addetti ai lavori della settima arte presso le sedi distaccate di New York e Londra. E per […]
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National Theatre announces new exhibition THEATRE TREASURES
Celebrating 25 years of the National Theatre Archive, this exhibition reveals some of the treasures of the collection. Theatre-makers, playwrights and researchers were invited to choose an object which inspires them from the Archive. Participants included theatre critic Michael Billington, directors Simon Godwin and Emily Lim, playwright and director Patrick […]
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National Theatre: The Winter’s Tale for young audiences
A new version for young audiences by Justin Audibert Directed by Ruth Mary Johnson From 6 – 21 February 2019 Age guidance: 8 – 12 years, £12 (£8 under-18yrs) Following a sold-out run at the Dorfman Theatre in 2018, The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare returns to the National Theatre from 6th […]
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The Duchess of Sussex makes her first official visit to the National Theatre
The Duchess of Sussex today made her first official visit to the National Theatre. Earlier this month The Duchess was announced as Patron of the National Theatre, one of two Patronages passed on to her by Her Majesty The Queen. The Duchess is a strong believer in using the arts […]
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ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL
Today sees the release of “Swan Song,” the latest single from global pop singing sensation and 2019 double Grammy nominee Dua Lipa. The track and accompanying video precede the Twentieth Century Fox February 6th theatrical film release of ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, the epic action-adventure from producers James Cameron and Jon […]
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The Winter’s Tale for young audiences at the National Theatre
Following a sold-out run at the Dorfman Theatre in 2018, The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare returns to the National Theatre in February 2019. Adapted by Justin Audibert for primary-age children and directed by Ruth Mary Johnson, this new version is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences. Perdita is a brave, […]
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The Duchess of Sussex announced as new Royal Patron of the National Theatre
The National Theatre is honoured to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex has become its Royal Patron. The patronage reflects Her Royal Highness’s belief in using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together. Her Majesty The Queen has passed on the Royal Patronage to The […]
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BAFTA 2019 Nominations Announced
The Favourite is nominated in 12 categories. Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma andA Star Is Born each have seven nominations; Vice has six, BlacKkKlansman has five, and Cold War and Green Book have four each. Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Mary Poppins Returns, Mary Queen of Scots and Stan & […]
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THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING: Trailer
Written & Directed by: Joe Cornish Cast: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles […]
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AQUAMAN IS KING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE
Warner Bros. Pictures’ first-ever Aquaman standalone feature is making huge waves at the box office, coming in at #1 internationally for the second week in a row, and taking in an impressive £5,230 million including previews in its opening weekend in the UK. The epic action adventure, directed by James […]
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Full cast announced for TARTUFFE at the National Theatre
A ferocious new version of Molière’s comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, by John Donnelly, directed by Blanche McIntyre will open in February in the Lyttelton Theatre. Denis O’Hare makes his NT debut as Tartuffe, and is joined by Kevin Doyle as Orgon and Olivia Williams as Elmire. Orgon is the man who has everything: money, power, a beautiful home and family. But […]
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Full cast announced for FOLLIES at National Theatre
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR FOLLIES ★★★★★ The Arts Desk, Broadway World, City A.M., Culture Whisper, Daily Express, Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, The Guardian, Independent, Metro, Musical Theatre Review, The Observer, Radio Times, The Stage, The Sunday Times, Time Out, The Upcoming WINNER: 2018 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Best Costume […]
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Fiona Shaw and George MacKay complete the casts of Courage Everywhere season at the National Theatre
The NT marks the 100th anniversary of the first women in the UK gaining the right to vote, with a series of rehearsed readings, talks and events, as well as a free exhibition in the Lyttelton Lounge. World-class directors Nadia Fall, Phyllida Lloyd, Jenny Sealey, Lyndsey Turner and Dawn Walton will bring to life five plays […]
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Denis O’Hare to make his National Theatre debut playing Tartuffe in the Lyttelton Theatre
A ferocious new version of Molière’s comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, by John Donnelly will open in February at The National Theatre.Denis O’Hare will make his NT debut in the title role. Orgon is the man who has everything. Money, power, a beautiful home and family. But lately he’s been questioning the point of […]
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The Donmar Warehouse’s all-female Shakespeare Trilogy added to the National Theatre’s On Demand In Schools service
The Donmar Warehouse’s all-female Shakespeare Trilogy has been added to the National Theatre’s On Demand In Schools service. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, the ground-breaking trilogy which includes Julius Caeser, Henry IV and The Tempest is now available for secondary schools to watch across the UK via the free national service. With a diverse, all-female cast and […]
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Bohemian Rhapsody biopic Film – the review on Voce Spettacolo
di Stefano Straniero. Venerdi’ sera sono andato a vedere Bohemian Rhapsody, il biopic sulla carriera dei Queen, al BFI IMAX di Londra per gli amici di Voce Spettacolo. L’IMAX e’ lo schermo cinematografico piu’ grande nello UK, ma la sua estensione era infinitesimale se paragonata all’emozione che ho provato […]
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HOME, I’M DARLING TRANSFERS TO THE WEST END
The National Theatre and Theatr Clwyd’s critically acclaimed co-production of Home, I’m Darling, a new play by Laura Wade directed by Theatre Clwyd Artistic Director Tamara Harvey featuring Katherine Parkinson, will transfer to the West End, in a co-production with Fiery Angel. Home, I’m Darling will play at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 26 January until 13 […]
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National Theatre’s Courage Everywhere
The NT marks the 100th anniversary of the first women in the UK gaining the right to vote, with a series of rehearsed readings, talks and events, as well as a free exhibition in the Lyttelton Lounge. World-class directors Nadia Fall, Phyllida Lloyd, Jenny Sealey, Lyndsey Turner and Dawn Walton will bring to life five […]
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BAFTA Weekly News
Tweet of the Week: “All filmmaking is hard.. making a terrible film is hard!” Quote unquote. #spikelee @BAFTAGuru #DavidLeanLecture #collaborative #art #filmmaking – @AmeliaSweetland BRITISH ACADEMY BRITANNIA AWARDS The British Academy Britannia Awards are taking place this evening in Los Angeles, honouring individuals who have dedicated their careers to advancing the art-forms of the moving […]
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Rehearsals begin for THE TELL-TALE HEART at the National Theatre
Previews in the Dorfman Theatre from 5 December, press night 12 December, playing until 9 January A young playwright rents an attic flat in Brighton, hoping it will break the writer’s block that’s preventing her from following up on her wildly successful debut. Whilst there, she forms a relationship with […]
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Initial casting announced for TOP GIRLS at the National Theatre
For the first time the National Theatre will stage Top Girls, Caryl Churchill’s wildly innovative play about a country divided by its own ambitions. Marlene is the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency. But she has no plans to stop there. With Maggie in at Number 10 […]
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: LIGHTING UP CARNABY STREET
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY LIGHTS UP CARNABY STREET Open Your Eyes, Look Up To The Skies & See… To celebrate the release of Bohemian Rhapsody, London’s iconic Carnaby Street hosted the world’s first ever Queen-inspired light installation and immersive exhibition. Cast members Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy and Joe Mazzello along […]
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THE FAVOURITE AT THE BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
THE FAVOURITE AT THE BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVALThe UK premiere of THE FAVOURITE took place tonight at the American Express Gala at the BFI London Film Festival. Director Yorgos Lanthimos was joined on the red carpet by cast members Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Joe Alwyn, James Smith and Mark Gatiss as […]
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The Lehman Trilogy will transfer to the West End in May 2019
Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, the NT and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed The Lehman Trilogy will transfer to the Piccadilly Theatre in May 2019. Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles will reprise the roles they originated at the National Theatre in The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power and directed by Sam […]
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BAFTA Weekly News
CYMRU AWARDS THIS SUNDAY This year’s British Academy Cymru Awards will take place this Sunday in Cardiff, hosted by Huw Stephens. The Awards will feature special guest performances and celebrity award presenters, representing the best of the UK’s creative industries. Presenter and broadcaster Mavis Nicholson and costume designer Lindy Hemming will be […]
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In the rehearsal room with ‘Hadestown’ at National Theatre
Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop and Canada’s Citadel Theatre, Hadestown comes to the National Theatre prior to Broadway. In the warmth of summertime, songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice are living it up and falling in love. But as winter approaches, reality sets in: these young dreamers can’t survive […]
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WIDOWS AT THE 62ND BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
WIDOWS OPENS THE 62ND BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL The 62nd BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express, opened with the International Premiere of WIDOWS at Cineworld West End. Steve McQueen was joined on the red carpet by cast members Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Daniel Kaluuya. Producers Iain Canning and Arnon Milchan were in […]
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BAFTA Weekly News
Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Tweet of the Week: “It’s already been over a week that I’ve been in the presence of Luca Guadagnino at @BAFTAGuru. Full of inspiring and motivating insights into his career and his approach to storytelling, every young filmmaker […]
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Primary schools invited to create an extraordinary school play with National Theatre’s Let’s Play programme
The National Theatre is inviting primary schools looking for inspiration for their end of term play to take part in its Let’s Play programme. Let’s Play provides everything that teachers need to create an outstanding piece of theatre and inspire creative learning across the curriculum. Schools signed up to the […]
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The National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The National Theatre announces today that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Angels in America, Company) will return to the West End in November 2018 for a limited season. The […]
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New Terminator
Director: Tim Miller Producers: James Cameron, David Ellison Executive Producers: Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Tim Miller, John Kelly, Edward Cheng Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, Diego Boneta The untitled, in-production sequel to James Cameron’s original Terminator films will open in UK cinemas November 2019
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ALAN BENNETT’S ALLELUJAH! TO BE SHOWN IN CINEMAS THIS NOVEMBER WITH NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
Allelujah! reunites the award winning writer/director team of Alan Bennett and Nicholas Hytner, who were responsible for smash hits The History Boys and Madness of King George III Bennett’s first new work in the theatre for six years National Theatre Live currently screens to 2500 venues across 65 countries including 700 in […]
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ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, GLOBAL TRAILER
20th Century Fox hosted a worldwide live Q&A with ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL’s producer James Cameron, director Robert Rodriguez, producer Jon Landau, the star Rosa Salazar and the fans across the movie’s official social and YouTube channels. During this live Q&A at Lightstorm Entertainment, the studio that brought you TITANIC and […]
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BAFTA Weekly News
Guru Live returns to London this September for a weekend of non-stop masterclasses, workshops and Q&As. It’s the place to learn from BAFTA-winners, industry professionals and up-and-coming talent. So take the next step in your career or simply share our passion for all things film, games and television. Tickets are just £6. Applications for our […]
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New season of talks and events at the National Theatre
To accompany the new season of productions, a programme of talks and events will begin with a series relating to Antony and Cleopatra. Director Simon Godwin will reflect on the production, and Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo will discuss the challenges and rewards of appearing in the production. Professor of […]
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THE FAVOURITE: THE TEASER TRAILER
THE FAVOURITE FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES PRESENTS THE TEASER TRAILER A film by Yorgos Lanthimos Producers: Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, Yorgos Lanthimos Screenplay: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara Cast: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult , Joe Alwyn, James Smith, Mark Gatiss Early 18th century. England is at […]
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National Theatre announces new exhibition LOOK AT YOU NOW
The National Theatre today announces a new exhibition, Look At You Now, featuring photo portraits by young people of 53 people who are connected with the NT including actors Julie Walters and Lenny Henry, director Indhu Rubasingham and lighting designer Paule Constable. Young people mentored by some of the UK’s […]
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THE PREDATOR: THE SECOND TRAILER
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX REVEALS THE SECOND TRAILER AND THE NEW POSTER FOR SHANE BLACK’S ‘THE PREDATOR’ The hunt has evolved. See #ThePredator, starring Boyd Holbrook and Olivia Munn, in cinemas September 13 www.ThePredator.co.uk From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive […]
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THE HATE U GIVE: THE FIRST TRAILER
THE HATE U GIVE TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX PRESENTS THE FIRST TRAILER Director: George Tillman Jr Producers: Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey Screenplay: Audrey Wells Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, Algee Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Common, Anthony Mackie Starr Carter is constantly switching between two […]
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BAFTA: Weekly News
Tweet of the Week: “MASSIVE THANKS to @BAFTAGuru for bringing me along. I got to meet & thank my first idol for her inspiration over the years. What started as a young child aspiring to be like the actors in ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ now on the very journey I once dreamt!” #GRATEFUL @MEERASYAL @BAFTA – @Erinsdays GURU […]
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National Theatre Season: July 2018 – January 2019
Nine Night, Natasha Gordon’s critically acclaimed debut play transfers to the West End following a sold-out run at the NT Further cast announced for Antony and Cleopatra alongside Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo, playing from September Cast confirmed for world premiere of David Hare’s new play I’m Not Running, including […]