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Tamara Harvey to direct RSC’s Henry V with Alfred Enoch as king — I.guim.co.uk

Tamara Harvey to direct RSC’s Henry V with Alfred Enoch as king

The Royal Shakespeare Company is mounting a new production of Henry V in Stratford directed by Tamara Harvey, who will be the first woman to direct the play for the RSC. The company will comprise 11 men and eight women, and Alfred Enoch is announced to play the king. The

Whitney White’s all-female Shakespeare musical All Is But Fantasy heads to the RSC — I.guim.co.uk

Whitney White’s all-female Shakespeare musical All Is But Fantasy heads to the RSC

Whitney White’s All Is But Fantasy, an all-female musical mashup that reshuffles Shakespearean characters, is about to be staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in two parts. White, a Tony‑nominated director, performer and songwriter, has framed the productions around music and communal performance. She says she heard “rock’

Readers recall Alan Rickman's off-screen warmth and memorable roles — I.guim.co.uk

Readers recall Alan Rickman's off-screen warmth and memorable roles

Readers shared personal recollections of actor Alan Rickman, describing encounters that ranged from a university train platform to post-show theatre parties and film-related events. One reader said that, returning to university in Manchester in the mid-90s, their wife fell on a station platform and Rickman stopped, pointed and laughed before

Friends and colleagues recall Alan Rickman a decade after his death — I.guim.co.uk

Friends and colleagues recall Alan Rickman a decade after his death

Ten years after Alan Rickman’s death, actors, directors and friends have shared memories of the actor’s life and work, recalling his voice, humour, generosity and the impact he had on their careers. Ruby Wax said: “Alan was my best friend, my brother and my everything. I don’t