Kathryn Hunter interview: ‘Shakespeare was a true free thinker – he blows ideas of privilege and power apart’
As she takes on King Lear at the Globe, the brilliant actress and director is, at 65, finally getting the recognition she deserves
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As she takes on King Lear at the Globe, the brilliant actress and director is, at 65, finally getting the recognition she deserves
A gentle introduction to the Bard will reap rewards, but studying King Lear at five is just too much
The company hopes to 'keep Shakespeare relevant' by 'exposing' issues in his plays in a modern school curriculum
Touring theatre is in an even worse state than the rest of the industry. It’s up to stars and audiences to save it
The great South African actor movingly recalls the landmark staging with Sher, who died last week
Researcher believes lack of consent in certain plays could be 'triggering' for audiences and younger actors who are 'doubly disempowered'
The late performer – whose Richard III has became part of theatrical lore – had a talent that put his peers in the shade
The two-time Laurence Olivier Award winner played many of Shakespeare's most famous characters, including King Lear and Macbeth
He shot to fame on TV as the lustful lecturer in The History Man, but built his reputation tackling the big roles in the Shakespearean canon
Italians embrace their cultural heritage, we are too often embarrassed by ours
Homeland star says new actors are rejecting classical training and would rather go straight to a US show than tread the boards with the Bard
The actor talks about playing the Time Lord, never doing Shakespeare and releasing his debut album at the age of 63
HMS Pinafore with ENO might be a long way from Family Fortunes – but the presenter, actor, and comedian has been singing for years
As he publishes his first children's book, the acclaimed screenwriter reveals what it was like to work with the 'intimidating' spy novelist
In an extract from her autobiography, the actress recalls her stage debut, waggling her bottom in working men's clubs as 'Baby Eileen'
RSC's Gregory Doran is taking compassionate leave to care for his husband, who is widely regarded as one of the great Shakespearean actors
The RSC's power couple, now forced to retreat from the spotlight, were responsible for a Golden Age of Shakespearean production
This overdue production has finally arrived at Stratford’s new Garden Theatre – and it’s a hoot, a few fussy conceits aside
With an adaptation of The Mirror and the Light en route, the novelist discusses bringing Henry VIII's right-hand man to the theatre
Bring an umbrella – the venerable tradition of outdoor performance is being revived. Is it the breath of fresh air British theatre needs?
Of course theatres should engage with the next generation. But empowering one select group is a mistake – and a threat to free speech
For the first time in company’s history, public granted backstage pass to watch as actors dissect and deliver Shakepeare’s Henry VI, Part I