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The Lady in the Van turns the raw material of fact into fiction and back again

THE film of The Lady in the Van, starring Maggie Smith, is the latest success of the popular playwright and former actor, Alan Bennett, now aged 81.

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'Once' stage adaptation wins Olivier Award

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Harry Potter actor Richard Griffiths passes away

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Boyle returning to the theatre

Unwell Gambon pulls out of Bennett play

Michael Gambon today pulled out of a new high-profile Alan Bennett play after being ordered to rest, but joked: “I’m temporarily not firing on all cylinders.”

Fri, 02 Oct, 2009

Mirren in stage return

Helen Mirren is set to return to the stage for the first time in six years.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2008

The History Boys film is class act

A fine British film based on the hit stage play by Alan Bennett illustrating the oft overlooked fact that you don't always need a galaxy of Hollywood A-listers to guarantee success.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2006

'Faith Healer' scoops Tony Award

"Faith Healer" by Brian Friel won a Tony Award in New York last night.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2006

Albarn writes play

Blur frontman and Gorillaz creator Damon Albarn is developing a play for London's prestigious National Theatre.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2006

Bono, Beckham and Rowling in top 100 list of world icons

U2 frontman and peace activist Bono, David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey and JK Rowling are among the 100 most influential people in the world, according to Time Magazine.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

Mike Leigh returns to theatre after ten years

Renowned film director Mike Leigh is returning to the theatre with his first play in 10 years.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2003