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Adrien Brody and Cate Blanchett among stars attending Olivier Awards

The event is being co-hosted by British singer Beverley Knight and US star Billy Porter.

Evening Standard

Robert Icke’s modern-day Oedipus triumphs at Critics’ Circle theatre awards

Other winners include Francesca Amewudah-Rivers for Romeo & Juliet, Danny Sapani as King Lear and Giant playwright Mark Rosenblatt

The Guardian - UK

Olivier Awards: Adrien Brody, Ben Whishaw, Mark Strong and Imelda Staunton among nominees

Annual British theatre awards will take place in April

The Independent UK

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Fiddler on the Roof up for 13 Olivier awards and Romola Garai nominated twice in same category

Garai is recognised for The Years and Giant, Oscar-winner Adrien Brody is nominated for his West End debut, while Imelda Staunton gets 14th nod for Hello, Dolly!

The Guardian - UK

The Most Exciting New Cyberpunk Show Could Move Beyond The Books

The next big Apple sci-fi show, 'Neuromancer' has found a great actor to play a crucial character. Here's what it might mean.

Inverse

Why is Sophocles storming the West End? Because in our extreme times, his plays say the unsayable

The Greek tragedies ask unpalatable questions. That is why they’re enjoying a revival in 2025, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer

The Guardian - UK

Theatre: Susannah Clapp’s 10 best shows of 2024

Kudos to five Annie Ernauxs, a memorably storm-lashed Lear and that Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial musical, while Oedipus reigns supreme

The Guardian - UK

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'Dune: Prophecy' episode 1 - 'The Hidden Hand': Will Valya's Sisterhood shape the flow of galactic power?

Episode 1 of HBO's new "Dune" prequel miniseries, "Dune: Prophecy" introduces the secret history of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood.

Space

Netflix adds David Schwimmer comedy that split critics and fans

Intelligence, which sees Schwimmer play an annoying spook, has hit Netflix

WhatToWatch

Netflix adds powerful but forgotten Mark Strong medical thriller

Temple lands on Netflix, which sees Mark Strong's character set up a secret medical surgery underneath London

WhatToWatch

The Batman star reveals why he didn't reprise his role in spin-off show The Penguin: "There was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing"

"I did what I wanted to with the role"

Total Film

The week in theatre: Oedipus; The Fear of 13; The Duchess (of Malfi) – review

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville transfix as Robert Icke wires Sophocles into the present; Adrien Brody excels in a sharp prison drama; and how not to update a Jacobean masterpiece

The Guardian - UK

New 'Dune: Prophecy' trailer unveils the prequel series' grand scope (video)

HBO Max released a new trailer for "Dune: Prophecy" at New York Comic Con 2024, revealing the series to be just as epic as the films.

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Modern Adaptation Of Oedipus Blends Ancient Tragedy With Politics

Experience a contemporary take on 'Oedipus' in a political setting, blending timeless themes with modern narratives and powerful performances.

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The Independent UK

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller

One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”

Evening Standard

Oedipus at Wyndham’s Theatre review: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville are spellbinding in this wrenchingly tense Greek tragedy

Strong is superb and surely there’s no better actress working today than Manville

The Independent UK

Oedipus review: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star in a tantalisingly fresh take on the Greek tragedy

Writer and director Robert Icke reinvents the well-known story as a taut political thriller

The Guardian - UK

Oedipus review – Lesley Manville and Mark Strong electrify ancient saga turned political thriller

Opening in a campaign room on election night, Robert Icke’s modern retelling is riveting from beginning to end, the formidable leads supported by a stellar ensemble cast

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Mark Strong learned a lot from 'Dickensian' childhood

Mark Strong believes his "Dickensian" childhood was a "blessing" because it taught him confidence and self-reliance.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Lennie James shines in Bernadine Evaristo’s Mr Loverman

In this nuanced adaptation, an elderly married man tries to keep his gay relationship under wraps. Plus, Mark Strong guest stars in The Penguin. Here’s what to watch this evening

Total Film

Who does Mark Strong play in The Penguin? Carmine Falcone's recasting explained

The Penguin episode 4 goes back in time

Inverse

'The Penguin' Episode 4 Release Date, Start Time, Trailer, and Plot for the HBO Show

Here’s everything you need to know about 'The Penguin Episode 4,' from its release date and time to its potential plot.

The Independent UK

Mark Strong says it’s a ‘shame’ that actors ‘aren’t allowed’ to play ‘parts that they’re not’ any more

British actor says he ‘understands why’ things have changed, but it’s become ‘more and more difficult’ to ‘transport’ himself

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Who are the sisters of the Bene Gesserit in the new 'Dune: Prophecy' trailer? (video)

HBO released a premiere date and second teaser for upcoming sci-fi series "Dune: Prophecy."

TechRadar

The Penguin: HBO Max release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more news on The Batman spin-off

The Penguin sees Colin Farrell return as Oz Cobb in The Batman's first TV spin-off – here's what we know about it.

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