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Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’ goes up for sale

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote famous play up for sale

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

Cast members prepare for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Theatre company to treat local school children to free al fresco performance

It is hoped that the campaign will make angling accessible and fun for all ages (photo: Adobe)

​Campaign to support the next generation of anglers

A customer buys a drink at a Wetherspoons pub in Clapham, London.

Wetherspoon set to close dozens of pubs in 2023 - see full list

Carry On and Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 after long illness - tributes

Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

Children at the theatre camp in Hudnall Park, Berkhamsted.

Summer theatre puts on Shakespeare play

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and...

Exciting new midsummer carnival to unleash Warwick Castle’s history

Young actors include: Will Keeble, Ynaqui Tuason-Inocian, Stefano Guerriero, Ellie Daniels, Tom Dalrymple, Sam Mellows, Arabella Ross, Kat Munroe, Carys Clempner, Seyi Falas George Almond and Rhys Williams.

Berkhamsted theatre company starts rehearsals
The Shakespeare Circus started practising on Saturday (May 7) for its first production, The Tempest.

21 funny and romantic messages to write in your Valentine’s Day card this year

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

10 pantomimes, ballets and special Christmas performances you can watch online i...

Here's where the 12 days of Christmas came from - and when they start

Face your fears this Halloween with live-streamed shows from the Globe

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois in A Streecar Named Desire at the Young Vic in 2014 (photo: Johan Persson)

These are the ten greatest stage characters as voted by theatre-lovers - do you ...

How to see big names sharing stories of acting on RSC’s stage

Ten of the best shows to watch online in the coming days

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the next few days

This year’s June solstice falls on Saturday 20 June at 10.43pm. (Credit: Shutterstock)

This is when summer 2020 officially starts - and the meaning of the June solstic...

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Homework help on hand from RSC’s star performers

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Start your novel or play - here's how you can get writing

Museums, libraries and other learning centres may temporarily be closed due to the ongoing UK lockdown - but this doesn’t mean that children have to miss out on educational experiences (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are 9 educational activities you can do free online with the kids - from m...

The National Theatre is making some of its best productions available for free -...

Royal Opera House's Swan Lake shows live at Empire in March

March on down to Empire next month
Next month promises to bring even more live theatre to your doorstep for a fraction of the cost thanks to Hemel Hempstead’s Empire Cinema.

Sunrise Church Community Day at Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead

Faith News (Including a special day for Sunrise Church)

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Dream casts its magic

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Classical approach for autumn season

Opinion

Alan Dee: Victorian values may be attractive to some, but I’ll stick with the he...

Frank Langella as King Lear. Photo by Johan Persson

King Lear (review). Stage and screen star Frank Langella delivers powerhouse per...

David Tennant in the RSC's production of Richard II

David Tennant gives a royal command performance in Richard II (review)

Banquo (Ian Grant), Duncan (Michael Mayne) and Macbeth (Steven Maddocks).

Macbeth (review). Anne Cox part of an unholy alliance

Romeo & Juliet

Alan Dee’s movie preview: Yearning youngsters centre stage as Romeo & Juliet get...

John Bowe and Maureen Lipman in Daytona. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

Maureen Lipman returns to Watford Palace Theatre with Daytona

Julius Caesar. Photo by Phil Miller.

Julius Caesar (review). Anne Cox takes a pew for Shakespeare’s political play.

Matt Adcock’s film review: Warm Bodies

Stormy new production of The Tempest

Julius Caesar packs a powerful punch

Double dose of comedy at The Grove