National Theatre boss: We’ve learnt lessons after criticism of gender balance
National Theatre boss Rufus Norris has said lessons were learnt after it was criticised for announcing a raft of male-heavy productions.
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Maxine Peake returning to National Theatre for first time in 17 years
Maxine Peake is returning to the National Theatre to star in new play The Welkin.
Christopher Eccleston: Working class and black people not wanted in the arts now
Christopher Eccleston has said that working class, black and brown people are not wanted in the arts anymore.
Patronage comes after theatre director said royal title is not always useful
The Duchess of Sussex’s patronage of the National Theatre comes just months after its director admitted that having Royal in its title was not always useful.
Ticket frenzy expected for Cate Blanchett’s return to London stage
Fans hoping to see Cate Blanchett’s return to the London stage will have to enter a ballot as theatre bosses expect a frenzy for tickets.
Sir Ian McKellen to celebrate 80th birthday with 80-date UK tour
Sir Ian McKellen has spoken about how regional theatre launched his career as he prepares to embark on an 80-date tour of the United Kingdom.
National Theatre boss: Royal in title isn’t always useful
The National Theatre has admitted having “Royal” in its title is not always useful.
Windrush novel adaptation in National Theatre’s 2019 programme
Windrush novel Small Island is being adapted for the stage by the National Theatre.
Theatre world pays tribute to ‘director of the age’ Sir Peter Hall
Leading lights of British theatre have gathered to celebrate the life of director Sir Peter Hall.
Dame Julie Walters to feature in new National Theatre portrait exhibition
Portraits of Dame Julie Walters, Olivia Colman and Sir Lenny Henry will be included in a new photography exhibition at the National Theatre.
Cate Blanchett to make National Theatre debut in new Martin Crimp play
Cate Blanchett will appear in a new play by Martin Crimp at the National Theatre next year.