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Cameron Mackintosh's 'reimagined' Oliver! to transfer to West End

Production News by Georgia Luckhurst

Exclusive: Costumes from Six to go on display in exhibition 'first'

News by Matthew Hemley

David Byrne: I want the Royal Court to be home to original musicals

News by Matthew Hemley

Oliviers 2024: Sunset Boulevard writers join calls for category revamp

News by Georgia Luckhurst

Opinion

Climate protests may result in the return of the fourth wall – a fortified one

by Howard Sherman

The changing face of theatre investment – is this the end of an era?

by Richard Jordan

Arlene Phillips’ joyful Olivier win was a rare example of a justified ovation

by David Benedict

For a visceral connection with audiences, we need to go beyond dialogue

by Adam Scott-Rowley

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Luke Thompson: ‘Theatre is about being in a room, exchanging emotions – I worry social media is spoiling that’

Bridgerton star Luke Thompson has an impressive theatre CV, encompassing Shakespeare, Greek tragedy and Ivo van Hove’s marathon A Little Life. He talks about his passion for the stage and his worries for its future