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Legally Blonde The Musical halted mid-show in Plymouth as 999 crews race to threatre

Legally Blonde The Musical halted mid-show in Plymouth as 999 crews race to threatre Legally Blonde The Musical had to be stopped as ambulances and fire crews responded to an emergency at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth this morning Images show emergency services at a Plymouth theatre where a musical was interrupted mid-show. Legally Blonde The Musical had to be stopped as ambulance and fire crews responded to an emergency at the Theatre Royal in the town. Emergency services were called to the...

The Tempest review – Kenneth Branagh returns to the RSC in this enchanting production

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonProspero is reimagined as a conductor in this superbly orchestrated version of Shakespeare’s tragicomedyKenneth Branagh is said to have played 35 Shakespearean parts, albeit back in the day. Seeing him speaking in verse these days is something of an event, all the more so when he is making a return to the Royal Shakespeare Company after more than 30 years to take on, for the first time, Shakespeare’s magician, deposed duke and tyrant occupier....

Loss of manual jobs could be driving toxic masculinity, says Sting

Loss of manual jobs could be driving toxic masculinity, says Sting

Owain Rhys Davies, Welsh actor best known for roles in Twin Peaks and The OA, dies aged 44

Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies had an impressive theatre career and was best known for his roles on cult shows The OA and Twin Peaks: The Return. Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his roles in cult shows Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) and The OA (2019), has died aged 44. His family announced the news in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that my father and I share the news that my brother, Owain, has passed away.

The Tempest review – Kenneth Branagh returns to the RSC in this enchanting production

Kenneth Branagh has returned to the Royal Shakespeare Company to star in a production of *The Tempest*, taking on the role of Prospero for the first time. While Branagh's portrayal is described as somewhat underwhelming and rushed, the production itself is praised for its enchanting sights, sounds, and strong ensemble work. Richard Eyre's direction is noted for successfully bringing a strong sense of performance to the play.

'Inspiring' NHS nurse keeps on saving lives - even after her tragic death

'Inspiring' NHS nurse keeps on saving lives - even after her tragic death Pauline Thornton, 62, worked for Hull University Teaching Hospitals for 42 years, and donated her heart, kidneys and liver when she died from a brain haemorrhage in February A nurse who dedicated her life to helping others saved four people through organ donation after she died. Pauline Thornton, 62, worked for Hull University Teaching Hospitals for 42 years. She donated her heart, kidneys and liver when she died from...

British actor Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo da Vinci in Ever After, dies at 93

British actor Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo da Vinci in Ever After, dies at 93 He had a distinguished career spanning Shakespearean theatre, acclaimed film and television roles, and voice work in popular video games. Patrick Godfrey, the British actor best known for his portrayal of Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci in the 1998 fantasy film Ever After: A Cinderella Story, died on Thursday, his representatives have confirmed. A statement from talent agency Markham Froggatt and Irwin...

'We didn't know how dangerous he was': How Rolf Harris hid in plain sight

How Rolf Harris hid in plain sight Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 4:30am In 1985, a child safety campaign called Kids Can Say No! was launched. Aimed to educate children between ages five and eight on how to protect themselves against sexual abuse, the instructional film was purchased by police forces, libraries and educational institutions across the UK and Australia, as well as being broadcast (twice) on the ABC. This article contains details of sexual assault.

Here are the IMAX theaters that can play 'The Odyssey' in true 70mm

Here are the IMAX theaters that can play 'The Odyssey' in true 70mm The best way to take in the spectacle is at the hard-to-find IMAX 70mm film theaters. Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, arriving on July 17, is the first feature film shot entirely using IMAX's incredible 70mm format. Now that tickets are on sale, you may be wondering where to see it.