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Martha Plimpton and the whole ensemble shine in a production of Shakespeare’s nuanced romance interwoven with sign language and song

The Shakespeare quote "Find where light in darkness lies" is painted on the lobby wall at the Empire, a handsomely fading 1930s cineplex that faces the sea in a small British town. The setting is the heart of Sam Mendes' drama "Empire of Light," and the quote feels appropriate for…

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LOS ANGELES — He calls her Patricia, she calls him Spyder. As husband and wife, they are known on marquees as Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, and their love story is as legendary as it is long.

The star started his career in the theatre at 25 years old. Now, at 57, he returns to the stage for the first time in almost a decade.

Bridgerton actor, who will also direct the production, says she wants to talk about ‘body pathologising’

In a three-hour, 40th anniversary rerelease, this Swedish family saga unfolds with emotional power, wonder and brilliant acting

Discovery of undocumented transcripts of German philosopher’s lectures like ‘finding new Beethoven score’

As You Like It comes to London’s new venue @sohoplace this winter. The play’s director and the theatre’s owner discuss arts cuts, the industry’s gender balance and the pandemic

Shakespeare’s most violent play to be staged with actors’ candles being pummelled in scenes with bloodshed

Germany’s former chancellor defends her actions amid barrage of accusations since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine