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Actor reaches settlement with Old Vic theatre over Kevin Spacey assault claims

Ruari Cannon agrees out-of-court settlement with London theatre over the allegations, which Spacey denies

The Guardian - UK

Theatre settles High Court claim with Kevin Spacey sexual assault accuser

Ruari Cannon alleges that Mr Spacey assaulted him while working as the Old Vic’s artistic director

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026

Actor Kevin Spacey is set to face civil trials at the High Court in London next October, over separate lawsuits filed by three men who have accused him of sexual assault.

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Old Vic theatre expands for first time in 200 years with new Backstage building

London’s Old Vic theatre has opened the doors to its brand new building, Backstage.

Evening Standard

London’s Old Vic theatre opens brand new Backstage building

The new six storey building features public spaces including a cafe and bar, script library and rehearsal space to broaden access to the theatre.

The Independent UK

Susan Sarandon ‘terrified but excited’ to star on London stage

The Oscar-winning actress will make her UK theatre debut in the play Mary Page Marlowe.

Evening Standard

Lee Montague obituary

Actor who toured with Laurence Olivier and Peter Brook, starred on Broadway and had a long career in film and TV

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Joan Plowright, celebrated star of stage and screen, dies aged 95

Actor helped shape British postwar theatre through her performances at the Royal Court, National Theatre and in the West End

The Guardian - UK

Electra-fying! Captain Marvel’s Brie Larson brings back an ancient avenger

Sophocles’ classic about the bitter pursuit of justice – now revived by Daniel Fish – reveals fresh truths each time

The Guardian - UK

Rupert Goold named as next artistic director of Old Vic

Goold says he is seeking new challenge after more than a decade in charge at the Almeida theatre

The Guardian - UK

Judi Dench ‘breaks down in tears’ when asked about death of friend Maggie Smith

Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith had been close friends since their time at the Old Vic theatre in London in the 1950s

The Independent UK

The Real Thing review: Tom Stoppard’s 1982 play is the writer at his most brilliant and infuriating

James McArdle and Bel Powley star in the Old Vic’s revival of Stoppard’s tricksy, self-parodical play, but it feels dated to watch middle class couples being beastly to each other in beige living rooms

The Independent UK

Mark Rylance among actors calling on Old Vic to cut links with fossil fuel investor

Paapa Essiedu and Stephen Dillane also sign open letter urging theatre to end Royal Bank of Canada’s support over its shares in fuel and arms

The Guardian - UK

Casualty exclusive: Jamie Glover on playing the most hated man in Holby

Conniving Casualty clinical lead Patrick Onley has united fans in an unexpected way. Here Jamie Glover talks about being ‘the focus of vitriol’ and why he loves being a part of Holby ED.

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Old Vic boss Matthew Warchus leaving south London theatre - but not until 2026

He will leave the theatre in Waterloo in two years time

The Guardian - UK

James Corden to return to London stage in political drama The Constituent

Joe Penhall’s new play marks the talkshow host’s first theatre role since One Man, Two Guvnors and will see him star opposite Anna Maxwell Martin at the Old Vic

Evening Standard

James Corden set to make Old Vic debut in new play The Constituent

The play is set to examine the dangers many MPs face as a result of doing their jobs

Evening Standard

Old Vic announces Just For One Day, a new musical telling the story of Live Aid

The 1985 concert was “the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world” said the London theatre

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Patsy Ferran on stage stardom, performing with Paul Mescal, and Pygmalion: ‘I only ever watched the first 75 per cent of My Fair Lady’

She stepped in to play Blanche to Paul Mescal’s Stanley at the 11th hour. Now she’s taking on her childhood dream role of Eliza Doolittle. Andrzej Lukowski talks to Patsy Ferran, the most exciting stage actor of her generation

Evening Standard

Kevin Spacey trial: Tearful star says his ‘world exploded’ after sex assault claims

In dramatic evidence Spacey called one of the sexual assault allegations against him ‘madness’ and told jurors another stemmed from a ‘lovely’ consensual encounter

The Guardian - UK

Good-looking young men were warned about Kevin Spacey, court hears

Alleged victim says he told police the actor was known to be ‘up to no good’ while running the Old Vic theatre in London

The Independent UK

Christopher Eccleston to play Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at Old Vic

The play will return to the theatre for the seventh year.

Bristol Post

'Old Vic's Anna Karenina is a delectable on-stage spectacular'

Performance is on at the Old Vic until the end of the month

Evening Standard

Sally Greene resigns from Old Vic Theatre Trust

Ms Greene has said on her website that she persuaded Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey to take on the role of artistic director in 2003

The Independent UK

Olivier Awards 2023 nominations: The complete list in full

Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer, and David Tennant are among this year’s nominees

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