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Paul Merton

Paul Merton show abandoned after water pours into theatre

(left to right) Tom Fletcher, Elizabeth Hurley (presenter) Jessica Swale, Eliza Lumley and Sonia Friedman with their Cunard Best New Musical award for Paddington at The Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Olivier Awards winners: Paddington The Musical scoops seven

“Expertly funny” Holby City and Midsomer Murders actor dies at 81

A new school tour is currently underway to help children identify the dangers of CCE.

Breaking Barriers: School theatre tour tackles CCE in Yorkshire

George RR Martin has spoken about the upcoming Game of Thrones theatre production

George RR Martin says Game Of Thrones announcement “welcome”

A double elimination on The Masked Singer saw Monkey Business and Arctic Fox leave the competition - but which stars were behind the mask?

The Masked Singer: Which celebrities were unmasked last night?

Donald Douglas, known for his role as Admiral Darcy in the Bridget Jones films, has died at the age of 92.

Bridget Jones's Diary actor Donald Douglas died aged 92

Marcus Gilbert played Rupert Campbell-Black in Jilly Cooper's Riders

Heartthrob star of Jilly Cooper's Riders has died at 67

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Cabaret and Cabernet at The Grand Hotel Birmingham in Isaac's restaurant

Closest thing in Brum to Vegas dinner and show 'ultimate good value'

Actress Ashleigh Schuman who went to Birmingham University standing in The Alexandra theatre

Birmingham student’s career soars after fears Covid killed her dream

The Strictly Come Dancing final is only a few weeks away - but who is favourite to win?

Strictly Come Dancing: Latest betting odds on 2025 champion

Actor Jill Freud, who starred in Love Actually, has died age 98.

Tributes paid to Love Actually star who has died at home age 98

Actor Liev Schreiber was admitted to hospital in New York over the weekend

Actor Liev Schreiber admitted to hospital amid health scare

James Van Der Beek, star of the iconic 90s TV show Dawson's Creek, is auctioning items from the show as he battles cancer

James Van Der Beek to auction props amid stage 3 cancer battle

The coffin of Dame Patricia Routledge arrives at Chichester Cathedral, for her funeral service

Patricia Routledge’s funeral: Mourners gather at Chichester Cathedral

Dominion: Edge by Playbox Theatre’s Shakespeare Young Company is coming to the Court House in Warwick

Dominion: Edge - “Bold new immersive performance” coming to Warwick
A production described as a “bold new immersive performance” from Playbox Theatre’s Shakespeare Young Company is set to transform Warwick’s historic Court House this month.
Jamie Jones

Tourists are evacuated to a theatre and strong winds shake palm trees as Storm Melissa hits Jamaica.

Tourists in Jamaica evacuated to theatre as Hurricane Melissa hits

Pruenlla Scales dies: How old is John Cleese, who is his wife, when was he married to Connie Booth? The original cast of Faulty Towers, Prunella Scales, John Cleese, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs were reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the programme at The Naval & Military Club on May 6, 2009 in London, England. A special programme "Faulty Towers : Re-opened" will air exclusively on G.O.L.D. on May 10, 2009. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

Prunella Scales death: When was John Cleese married to Connie Booth?

Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt will be appearin on the West End together in a concert run of The Last Five Years.

Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt to appear in The Last Five Years

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

John Woodvine, pictured here in 1972, has died "peacefully" at the age of 96.

Star of An American Werewolf In London and Z Cars dies at 96

Dame Patricia Routledge has died aged 96.

TV legend Dame Patricia Routledge dies aged 96

Fiddler On The Roof is at The Alexandra Birmingham throughout Christmas 2025

Birmingham Christmas musical surprised me as it's perfect festive show

Actor Tomi Alatalo, who was known for his roles in both film and theatre, has died at 44. (From L) Finnish actress Seidi Haarla, Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen, Russian actor Yuriy Borisov, Russian actress Dinara Drukarova, Finnish actor Tomi Alatalo and Finnish producer Jussi Rantamaki pose as they arrive for the screening of the film "Hytti No6" (Compartment No6) at the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on July 10, 2021. Photo: Getty Images

Actor Tomi Alatalo has died at 44, what was his cause of death?

Tributes paid to actress Boglárka Koós following her shock death at 27. Photo: koosboglarka/Instagram

Shock as actress Boglárka Koós dies at 27

Tom Chambers, right, as Inspector Morse, with Tachia Newall, left as Lewis at Birmingham Rep

Review Inspector Morse at Birmingham Rep iconic hero's welcome return

Actress Sofia Seirli has died at the age of 77 in a drowning accident whilst on holiday. Photo: Facebook

Actress Sofia Seirli has died in a drowning accident on holiday
Sofia Seirli reportedly drowned while attempting to swim in Fourni, an island complex which lies between Samos and Ikaria, on the Eastern Aegean sea.
Marina Licht

Frank Grimes, the acclaimed Irish stage and screen actor best known for his role in Coronation Street, has died aged 78 after a ‘very short illness.’

Coronation Street star dies after 'very short illness'

Smash-hit musical Hamilton is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the show set to be screened in cinemas across the world.

Award-winning musical Hamilton to play in cinemas for 10th anniversary

Actor and writer Norman Eshley, best known for his role as Jeffrey Fourmile in the classic ITV sitcom George and Mildred, has died at the age of 80 following a battle with cancer.

TV star dies after cancer battle

Saudi play ‘The Hoop’ comes to Edinburgh Fringe

Renowned theatre school founder, Sylvia Young, has “died peacefully” at the age of 86, her daughters have confirmed.

Theatre school founder and ‘true visionary’ Sylvia Young dies at 86

London City Ballet dancer Yuria isaka in Pictures at an Exhibition, which was at Birmingham Rep

Review of London City Ballet in Birmingham 'expressive beyond belief'

Tributes have been paid to Rosa Taylor following her death at the age of 19. Photo: GoFundMe

Student Rosa Taylor dies at 19 after being involved in fatal crash

Jo Bacon, actor best known for her role as Natalie’s mum in Love Actually, has died at the age of 72.

Love Actually star dies

TV legend Larry Lamb has revealed that he is retiring from television roles after a career which spanned almost 50 years.

Comedy and soap legend Larry Lamb announces retirement from TV

A scene from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - surprise stars emerge

Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh is set to star in a remake of 90s psychological thriller Single White Female

Coronation Street actress to star in 90s movie remake

British singer-songwriter PinkPantheress has cancelled one of her two planned sets, Glastonbury organisers confirmed

Act cancels intimate performance on Glastonbury's opening day

Rachel Zegler, who plays Eva Peron in Jamie Lloyd's new production of Evita at the London Palladium, sings Don't Cry For Me Argentina on a balcony outside the theatre.

Surprise move by new Evita production creates free balcony performance

Every night, crowds are gathering outside the London Palladium to catch Rachel Zegler perform Don’t Cry for Me Argentina from the theatre’s balcony - for free.

The best time to catch Rachel Zegler singing live for free

Tony Awards 2025: Best dressed stars at the famous ceremony

Nicole Scherzinger won Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards 2025 for her role in Sunset Blvd.

Tony Award 2025: Full winners list as Nicole Scherzinger scoops prize

Manor Operatic Society's wonderful Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review: Stylish, charming production

Actor Ricky Davao has died age 63.

Actor best known for stage plays and TV series dies age 63

Winter Gardens Blackpool has released a statement after the opening night of Only Fools and Horses The Musical was cancelled

Theatre show cut short after medical emergency

Roast beef and chicken at the Rooftop Restaurant

I found superb Sunday roast in surprising famous landmark with a view

Mario Ernesto Sánchez appearing in Miami Vice

Only Fools and Horses and Miami Vice actor has died aged 78

Judge Craig Revel Horwood. Photo: BBC/Rob Parfitt

Veteran Strictly judge says no plans to quit

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith in Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright

Why you should pick up a ticket for Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright UK tour

Death of a Salesman is on a UK tour

Review Death of a Salesman UK tour at Birmingham Rep left me staggered

From Pride and Prejudice to Hamilton and Sleeping Beauty, here's 25 theatre shows coming to the North West you can't afford to miss in 2025.

Theatre Highlights of 2025: 25 shows coming to the North West

Kerry Katona teams up with Katie Price for a "tell-all tour" across UK theatres

Kerry Katona and Katie Price in "tell-all tour" across UK theatres

Actress Kang Myung Joo has died of cancer aged 54. She is pictured with her daughter. Photo by X.

Beloved actress dies age 54 after battle with cancer

Midsomer Murders is heading to the stage with a new theatre adaptation

Midsomer Murders adapted into stage play premiering this autumn

“Trailblazing” actress, Annie Joe Edwards, has died at the age of 76

“Trailblazing” actress Annie Joe Edwards dies age 76

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