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James Lever
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Theatre PR boy by day, crime solving debutant by night and on weekends. The ginger Marple of Tulse Hill
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Writing wedding speech, dehydrated…
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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This week’s Fresh Take recalls words of wisdom from renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall after her passing, the mastermind behind New York City’s Nobu and more.
What Jane Goodall Told Us About How To Make An Impact
This week’s Fresh Take recalls words of wisdom from renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall after her passing, the mastermind behind New York City’s Nobu and more.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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On BBC Front Row: Steven Knight on House of Guinness & the Peaky Blinders phenomenon, Indhu Rubasingham on running National Theatre & her statement production of Bacchae, Roddy Doyle announces the Booker Shortlist, and we review the Turner Prize shortlist in Bradford www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
September 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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'When I sit in my flat writing, I just feel so content.'

#NimaTaleghani sat down with British Vogue to discuss his childhood and what inspired him to start writing.

#Bacchae plays in the #OlivierTheatre until 1 November. www.vogue.co.uk/article/nima...
The ‘Heartstopper’ Star Who Became A History-Making Playwright
North London’s Nima Taleghani, who plays Mr Farouk in ‘Heartstopper’, is the first debut playwright to have a work staged at Britain’s flagship theatre.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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There is a reason why Clare Perkins – an actor with more than 40 years of experience – is front and centre of Bacchae.

“There was a time when you hit 40 and all you were offered was ‘mum.’”

Read more 👇
Clare Perkins, actor
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September 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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theguardian.com
‘I haven’t even googled how to write a play!’: Nima Taleghani bringing rap to the National Theatre
‘I haven’t even googled how to write a play!’: Nima Taleghani bringing rap to the National Theatre
The Heartstopper star’s exhilarating reboot of Euripides is the first debut play to grace the hallowed Olivier stage – but it nearly didn’t happen. ‘Its not in my bones,’ he says
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September 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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National Theatre director Indhu Rubasingham: ‘If I wasn’t scared, I wouldn’t be doing my job’ on.ft.com/4lPmn8k
National Theatre director Indhu Rubasingham: ‘If I wasn’t scared, I wouldn’t be doing my job’
The arts chief on speaking to a divided country, theatre as ‘a radical act’ — and why both Shakespeare and Stormzy have a place in her ambitious first programme
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August 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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THIS was my villain origin story 😱😭😭
August 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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"You think this is hilarious don't you Sharon? Imma use this lasagna as a litter box."
August 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It was a joy to have lunch with Michael Sheen: ‘You have to make something happen’ on.ft.com/4fwHg6H
Actor Michael Sheen: ‘You have to make something happen’
The ‘not-for-profit’ star on putting his own money into projects, creating a new national theatre for Wales — and what he learnt from Nye Bevan
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August 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The response form M and S is not at all what was reported in the media.
Hello Daniel, Thank you for contacting us about the article you’ve seen. We want our stores to be inclusive and welcoming places for our colleagues and customers. We have written to this customer and explained that our colleagues typically work across all departments in our stores and customers can always ask to speak to the colleague they feel most comfortable with. We also explained that our colleague was asking a customer if they needed help; they were not working on bra fit or offering this. Thank you again for getting in touch Kind Regards
August 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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The Estate review – Adeel Akhtar is unmissable as ferociously ambitious MP
The Estate review – Adeel Akhtar is unmissable as ferociously ambitious MP
Shaan Sahota’s play sets a British-Sikh politician’s schemes against his family betrayal – a tremendous debut from a writer of huge promise
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July 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Photos: Michael Sheen and More in NYE at the National Theatre
Photos: Michael Sheen and More in NYE at the National Theatre
The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has released a first look at the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Our first proper Pride in London together! @jameslever.bsky.social
Two men at a gay pride festival
July 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Our shrine from Gally Cab, with a sign that reads 'Doctor Who fans, don't forget to touch grass, esp if you're very online, love you xoxo'. Below this is a piece of turf, and a framed photo of the Thirteenth Doctor as the Virgin Mary. There's also a prayer candle with the same image printed on.
June 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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‘ANDOR’ is Elizabeth Dulau's first acting role.

Tony Gilroy compared her to Meryl Streep — “We do not have a bad moment of film of her in our cutting room. She’s unbelievable.”

(via www.latimes.com/entertainmen...)
May 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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It fits
Posh Spice - Dark Universe. Baby Spice - Super Nintendo World. Scary Spice - Ministry of Magic. GInger Spice - Isle of Berk. Sporty Spice - Celestial Park.
May 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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A huge season!
National Theatre announces new season – Indhu Rubasingham’s first as venue director
Paul Mescal, Aidan Turner, Letitia Wright and Nicola Coughlan feature – alongside a new Pride musical
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April 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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nationaltheatre.org.uk
Meet our new Artistic Associates 🙌

Today we welcome Miranda Cromwell, Dr Sophie Duncan and Lynn Nottage as new Artistic Associates - with Clint Dyer continuing his inspiring work with us as an Associate Artist.

Read the full announcement here 👇
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/meet-ou...
Meet our new Artistic Associates | National Theatre
Together this artistic group will work to support and shape our creative vision, providing the broadest access to high-quality theatre anywhere in the world.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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We're thrilled to announce further casting for the return of #Nye playing in the #OlivierTheatre from 3 July and at @wmccmc.bsky.social from 22 August 🙌

Find out more here 👇 www.whatsonstage.com/news/further...
Further cast joining Michael Sheen in Nye return revealed
The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre co-production is back this summer
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March 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Notice officially given - 8 months and 16 days to go to the big day. It’s nearly time for the next big adventure @nickdunn.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Cosy couple of days away with @nickdunn.bsky.social in our cute Narnia themed Air B’n’B
March 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Dessert Course: American Style Chocolate Chip Pancake - Sandwiching Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Nutella and Peanut Butter (Mickey Shaped Of Course)
March 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM