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Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet wins top award at Toronto Film Festival

People’s Choice award puts film on enviable track to Oscars contention

The Independent UK

In Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ something emotional this way comes

On the festival circuit this fall, no film has spawned more of an outpouring of emotion than Chloé Zhao's “Hamnet,” a speculative drama about William Shakespeare, his wife, Agnes, and the death of their 11-year-old son

The Independent UK

Hamnet review – Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal excel in stately Shakespeare drama with overwhelming finale

The two stars are knockouts in Chloé Zhao’s poignant adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel with a stirring tearjerker ending

The Guardian - US

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Russell Crowe Shaken By Nazi Role In Festival Hit 'Nuremberg'

Russell Crowe's nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie's deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival.

International Business Times

Chloe Zhao Tackles Shakespeare's True Tragedy In 'Hamnet'

When Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao first studied Shakespeare at her British boarding school, the young Chinese pupil did not even speak English.

International Business Times

Newly discovered portrait may depict ‘fair youth’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets

Earl of Southampton may have given writer the miniature by Nicholas Hilliard, which has defaced heart on its reverse

The Guardian - UK

Born With Teeth review – Ncuti Gatwa simmers in Elizabethan battle of the playwrights

Gatwa’s Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel’s William Shakespeare flirt, fight and write in Liz Duffy Adams’ sizzling new chamber play

The Guardian - UK

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Chloé Zhao's first movie since Eternals is already getting Oscars buzz as critics call it "the most devastating movie I've seen in years"

Chloé Zhao's new movie Hamnet has premiered to rave reviews

Total Film

The Guardian view on Christopher Marlowe: it’s time to read him and honour him

Editorial: England’s second most famous playwright is the star of a new play. But his own works should be staged more, and he should be commemorated better

The Guardian - UK

No the theatre kids are not okay after watching the ‘Hamnet’ trailer

I can't wait to spend the holidays crying about Shakespeare!

The Mary Sue

BofA sees the replacement of people with process solving the 'productivity paradox,' because 'A process is almost free and it's replicable for eternity'

"I think people love this AI technology because it feels like sorcery," BofA's Savita Subramanian said. "The truth is it hasn't really changed the world that much yet, but I don't think it's something to be dismissed."

Fortune

Will at centre of legal battle over Shakespeare’s home unearthed after 150 years

Document from 1642 made by husband of Shakespeare’s granddaughter found in unlabelled box at National Archives

The Guardian - UK

Historian finds 17th century will which sparked Shakespeare family row

The document was drawn up by Thomas Nash on August 25 1642.

Evening Standard

First look at Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel in 'ferociously sexy' new play Born With Teeth

Liz Duffy Adams’ play imagines the relationship between Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare

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International Business Times

UK 'Princes In The Tower' Murder Probe Clears Richard III

It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" -- the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London.

The Independent UK

Ncuti Gatwa says he bonded with Matt Smith over ‘exhausting’ Doctor Who role

Sci-fi star departed the show earlier this year after only two seasons

The Guardian - UK

‘I would go-go dance in a shower then work on sonnets!’ Ncuti Gatwa’s sexy new Shakespearean drama

After surviving the whirlwind of Doctor Who, the actor returns to the stage in ‘horny Elizabethan drama’ Born With Teeth. He and co-star Edward Bluemel discuss bust lips, hot pants and queering the Bard’s story

The Independent UK

Ncuti Gatwa says Doctor Who was taking a ‘physical, emotional and mental’ toll on him

‘I’m getting old, and my body was tired’ admitted the star

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Evening Standard

Ncuti Gatwa says he left Doctor Who as ‘I am getting old and my body was tired’

The 32-year-old played the time-travelling alien for two series on the popular BBC show.

Evening Standard

Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa: the country retreat where history meets world-class hospitality

To sleep, perchance to dream – in Elizabethan luxury

The Independent UK

What does Shylock mean? Trump’s antisemitic slur explained after president condemned

Here’s what Donald Trump said, what it means, and how people have reacted

The Conversation

Who called Shakespeare ‘upstart crow’? Our study points to his co-author, Thomas Nashe

London, September 1592. Robert Greene, a popular writer of romances, plays, and pamphlets – with an apparent predilection for pickled herring and Rhenish wine in prodigal excess – has died.

Tom’s Guide

I just saw one of my favorite movies in theaters for its 40th anniversary — but you can stream it for free right now

'Ran' is a visual masterpiece and one of my favorite movies. Right now, you can see it restored in 4K in theaters or check it out for free on Tubi.

The National (Scotland)

Sam Heughan to play Macbeth in Royal Shakespeare Company debut

Outlander star Sam Heughan is to play Macbeth in his debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Evening Standard

Outlander’s Sam Heughan to play Macbeth in Royal Shakespeare Company debut

The British theatre company has announced a new raft of programming.

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