Michael Pennington death: Star Wars actor dies aged 82 by Isobel Lewis

Actor, who founded the English Shakespeare Company, was best known for his legendary 1980 Hamlet

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 5:25am on May 11, 2026[SHARE]

Megan Thee Stallion tears up during Broadway performance hours after Klay Thompson split announcement by Isobel Lewis

Rapper took to the stage hours after sharing that she and NBA star Thompson had split

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:55am on April 27, 2026[SHARE]

Michelle Gomez steps down from One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest play for 'personal reasons' by Isobel Lewis

'Doctor Who' star will be replaced by 'The Crown' actor Olivia Williams

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 9:02am on March 23, 2026[SHARE]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be shortened to single play in West End by Isobel Lewis

The 'eighth Harry Potter story' will no longer be performed in two separate parts

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 6:42am on January 29, 2026[SHARE]

Starter for Ten review " David Nicholls adaptation features some of the best musical numbers of recent years by Isobel Lewis

Musical adaptation of the 'One Day' author's debut novel makes for a delightful night at the theatre

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 9:32am on September 18, 2025[SHARE]

Wacky, brilliant, and moving: 11 shows not to miss at this year's Edinburgh Fringe by Isobel Lewis

Big celebrity names and familiar premises are simply not the point of Edinburgh Fringe. Isobel Lewis collates some of the best shows at this year's festival worth taking a chance on

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 2:18am on July 27, 2025[SHARE]

'It's Frozen times 10': Disney's Hercules musical goes from from zero to hero on the West End by Isobel Lewis

As Disney prepares to launch its next juggernaut musical, Isobel Lewis speaks to the creatives and cast about the herculean task of translating the Greek myth cartoon to the stage " and why …

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 1:42am on June 23, 2025[SHARE]

Pear could see these 6ft 7in twins reaching new comedic heights at the Edinburgh Fringe by Isobel Lewis

Props fly through the air in Patrick and Hugo McPherson's chaotic new sketch show

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:36am on May 16, 2025[SHARE]

What to See at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Isobel Lewis

Previous editions of the performing arts event launched shows like "Baby Reindeer" and "Fleabag." Maybe there's another breakout hit among this year's more than 3,300 shows.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:24am on August 2, 2024[SHARE]

The Years review: This Annie Ernaux adaptation is a unique, profoundly moving experience by Isobel Lewis

A stage version of the Nobel Prize-winning author's masterpiece, in which five women play the author throughout her life, manages the extraordinary feat of intricately telling the story of a…

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:59pm on August 1, 2024[SHARE]

How viral 'crowd work' clips are remaking standup for the social media age by Isobel Lewis

More and more comedians are uploading their improvised encounters with audience members. But do these interactions detract from the craft of standup? The front row of a comedy club is a scar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:32am on July 2, 2024[SHARE]

From Eurovision to Christmas advert queen: How 2023 became the year of Hannah Waddingham by Isobel Lewis

The 'Ted Lasso' actor and theatre performer can be seen in two Christmas adverts, with her own festive musical special on its way

SOURCE: The Independent at 9:54am on November 7, 2023[SHARE]

Ian McKellen and Wayne Rooney lead tributes to theatre producer and 'great man' Bill Kenwright by Isobel Lewis

Julian Clary also paid tribute to the Everton chairman and said he was 'forever grateful' to him.

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:13am on October 25, 2023[SHARE]

Ian McKellen criticises use of 'ludicrous' theatre trigger warnings on his own play by Isobel Lewis

Legendary actor, 84, is currently starring in 'Frank and Percy' at The Other Palace

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:43am on September 28, 2023[SHARE]

Michael Flatley to explore 'pinnacles and pitfalls' of his life in new documentary film by Isobel Lewis

'Lord of the Dance' creator was treated for cancer in January

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:04am on September 27, 2023[SHARE]

Steve Coogan to star in West End production of Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove by Isobel Lewis

Alan Partridge star will play multiple roles in West End adaptation

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:07am on September 26, 2023[SHARE]

Our latest Edinburgh Fringe reviews, from Julia Masli to Strategic Love Play by Isobel Lewis

A round-up of comedy and theatre as the Fringe comes to an end

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:43am on August 23, 2023[SHARE]

England v Australia: Tim Minchin responds to clip of Matilda the Musical cast cheering on Lionesses by Isobel Lewis

Australia's women's team " also known as the Matildas " face off against the Lionesses in Wednesday's semi-final

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:37am on August 16, 2023[SHARE]

'You absolutely can't make money': can the Edinburgh Fringe survive? by Isobel Lewis

The world's biggest arts festival is back this month, at a time when discussions about the cost of taking a show to the Fringe have never been louder. Isobel Lewis speaks to performers, prod…

SOURCE: The Independent at 3:07am on August 6, 2023[SHARE]

Edinburgh Fringe: 10 of the best comedy and theatre shows to watch by Isobel Lewis

As the Fringe returns, Isobel Lewis has waded through the thousands of names in the programme to find you 10 shows to watch

SOURCE: The Independent at 2:55am on August 4, 2023[SHARE]

Spirited Away: Stage production of Studio Ghibli classic to transfer to West End by Isobel Lewis

Japanese-language production will transfer to West End in April 2024

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:04am on August 2, 2023[SHARE]

The Crown Jewels review: Royal comedy is lacklustre, but Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc still sparkle by Isobel Lewis

Comedy about a real-life attempt to steal the crown jewels from Charles II is somehow tame, obvious and baffling at the same time

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:33am on July 28, 2023[SHARE]

Playwright David Byrne appointed as Royal Court's new artistic director by Isobel Lewis

Writer will take over from Vicky Featherstone in early 2024

SOURCE: The Independent at 9:49am on July 20, 2023[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love to close in West End three months early by Isobel Lewis

Show received a two-star review from The Independent

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:43am on June 30, 2023[SHARE]

The Week on Stage: From Romeo and Juliet to When Winston Went to War with the Wireless by Culture Staff,isobel Lewis,nicole Vassell and Annabel Nugent

A guide to the week's theatre

SOURCE: The Independent at 3:04am on June 18, 2023[SHARE]