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Kevin Spacey trial: Tearful star says his ‘world exploded’ after sex assault claims

In dramatic evidence Spacey called one of the sexual assault allegations against him ‘madness’ and told jurors another stemmed from a ‘lovely’ consensual encounter

Evening Standard

Kevin Spacey to stand trial in London over alleged sexual offences

Oscar-winning star Kevin Spacey smiled and waved as he arrived at his trial on allegations that he sexually abused four men during his glittering Hollywood career.

Evening Standard

The week in theatre: Romeo and Juliet; When Winston Went to War With the Wireless; Groundhog Day – review

Danger stalks the radiant lovers in Rebecca Frecknall’s tumultuous, twilit Romeo and Juliet; a 1920s battle for the soul of BBC radio couldn’t be more timely; and Groundhog Day, once more with feeling

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Groundhog Day review: a simply sublime return to The Old Vic

Stephen Sondheim once thought about turning the 1993 film “Groundhog Day” into a stage musical. He gave up on the idea, saying: “It cannot be improved. It’s perfect the way it is.” And he may have been right about that, said Clive Davis in The Times – but this “glorious…

The Week

Groundhog Day review – repeat production makes for guaranteed entertainment

A revival of the musical at the same venue where it premiered combines clever staging, impeccable performances and Tim Minchin’s lyrical brilliance into a reassuringly familiar and enjoyable package

The Guardian - UK

Groundhog Day at the Old Vic review: I could watch Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin’s show again and again

If this show doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its source material, it adds dimension and depth to it

Evening Standard

OPINION - There is now no doubt — the Donald Trump show is back

The most disconcerting element of watching The 47th last autumn at the Old Vic, a satirical comedy on Trumpian politics, is that Bertie Carvel’s brilliant turn as Donald Trump left me disappointed. This was despite Carvel expertly capturing the former US president’s bizarre finger pointing, his other tics and inflections,…

Evening Standard

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Tim Minchin: ‘Politics affects my mental health … I feel gaslit’

He’s the anarchic comedian behind the musicals Matilda and Groundhog Day. He talks about dashed Hollywood hopes, the dangers of modernising Roald Dahl and feeling out of step with his progressive fanbase

The Guardian - UK

Sally Greene resigns from Old Vic Theatre Trust

Ms Greene has said on her website that she persuaded Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey to take on the role of artistic director in 2003

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Dominic Raab may rail, but this outcome was inevitable

Rishi Sunak committed to dealing with the fallout from the Dominic Raab report swiftly. Now 24 hours on, despite a resignation, that has proven not to be the case.

Evening Standard

Jude Law is proud of diversity in his new Peter Pan film

‘Neverland is a place owned by everyone’ he said

Evening Standard

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

The production, which will run from September 6 to October 28, will be the first show of the historic venue’s 2023/24 season.

The Independent UK

Beverley Knight hails growing diversity of theatre audiences

The Sylvia star, who won best supporting actress in a musical at the Olivier awards, said the Old Vic show attracts ‘people of all kinds of everywhere’

The Guardian - UK

Olivier Awards 2023 winners: The complete list in full

Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer, and David Tennant were among this year’s nominees

The Independent UK

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