Shakespeare

Outlander actor Sam Heughan is to play Macbeth in his debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

Sam Heughan returns to his Edinburgh roots as he lands 'dream' role

Breathtaking Billesley Manor Hotel is a spectacle of 16th-century splendour

An escape set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard

Raffle House's bonus prize is a £65,000 Maserati - or the cash alternative

Just days left to win a £2.8 million house with a bonus prize

Eddie Izzard is set to bring their performance of Hamlet to UK audiences in late 2025.

Eddie Izzard announces widespread UK tour of Hamlet

We now know a little bit more about the £2.8m Warwickshire House, which will be officially launched in March

More details emerge about stunning new £2.8m Raffle House dream prize

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

Varna International Ballet's The Nutcracker.

Trio of Varna International Ballet performances at the Playhouse

Ranj Singh & Sandra Marvin

Life After Romeo in Edinburgh

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Public opinion could yet save the Brunton Theatre - Susan Dalgety

Hamstrung

George Rennie Breathes Life Into Hamlet's Clown In Fringe World Premiere

Shakespeare’s on Lothian Road in Edinburgh has been turned into The Napier Graduate as students celebrate their graduation in the Capital.

Historic Edinburgh pub is renamed after student takeover of venue

Jack Docherty's show Bowie and Me uses an appearance by the music legend on Jack's chat show as a jumping off point

Jack has absolutely made it – now he’s back with Bowie - Fiona Duff

Actor Brian Cox has said he is delighted to be the newest patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Succession star finds his spiritual home at the festival fringe - Susan Dalgety

Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’ goes up for sale

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote famous play up for sale

A star studded comedy event and a must for any Fringe bucket list, Gilded Balloon once again presents Late’n’Live - with huge names including Olga Koch, Vittorio Angelone, Catherine Bohart and more announced for 2023, plus an all-female MC line-up including Alison Spittle, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jay Lafferty, Michelle Brasier and Sikisa bringing a new lease of life to one of the Fringe’s most iconic shows.
Gilded Balloon, Teviot - Debating Hall, 4 - 28 August, 11.30pm.

12 Fringe shows to check out - in pictures
The world’s largest arts festival returns to Edinburgh next week
Kevin Quinn

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

For three days only, Napier University has taken over iconic Edinburgh pub Shakespeare’s and transformed it into The Napier Graduate to celebrate the academic efforts of the class of 2023.

Napier University opens its own city centre pub

It is hoped that the campaign will make angling accessible and fun for all ages (photo: Adobe)

Campaign to support the next generation of anglers

A customer buys a drink at a Wetherspoons pub in Clapham, London.

Wetherspoon set to close dozens of pubs in 2023 - see full list

Taking a bow at Babes In The wood (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Poignant panto return for Edinburgh People’s Theatre

BBC’s Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen - viewers ‘adored’ first episode on famous author

Viewers ‘adored’ Lucy Worsley in BBC’s new Agatha Christie documentary

Carry On and Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 after long illness - tributes

Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

A view from the walled garden over Culross Palace is a great viewpoint over this very ancient village.
Bill Bennett

I’ll fight you for Culross, draw your claymore - Fiona Duff

Janey Godley was among the early guests at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Festival Diary: Janey Godley is big box office at the book festival

Sir Ian McKellen and dancer Johan Christensen share the role of Hamlet at Edinburgh Fringe Pic: Devin de Vil

First look at Sir Ian McKellen as Hamlet in Edinburgh

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and...
National Book Lovers Day this week is a time to acknowledge the joy of reading as well as to appreciate the amazing literature crafted by British authors.
Sue Wilkinson

Edinburgh Dungeons: Iconic Edinburgh tourist attraction brings Shakespeare to the Capital with 'The Curse of the Scottish Play'

Edinburgh tourist attraction brings Shakespeare to the Capital

Exciting new midsummer carnival to unleash Warwick Castle’s history

Ian McKellen as Hamlet at the Theatre Royal Windsor, in 2021

Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen as Hamlet will launch new venue this Fringe

The city of Kyiv is bracing itself for a major new attack by Vladimir Putin's forces (Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Ukrainian Fringe stars are now in Putin’s firing line – Steve Cardownie

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Sam Heughan as a visit to the New Athenaeum Theatre at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, where he learned to study drama. Picture: KK Dundas

Outlander star Sam Heughan reveals he wants to return to the stage

Valentine's day can be celebrated with loving, sweet and funny gestures of admiration - such as a cute or hilarious card (Picture: Shuttesrtock)

Valentine's messages to personalise your card - funny, famous and romantic notes

Don't take down your Christmas decorations just yet (Shutterstock)

When is Twelfth Night? And what date you should you take your Christmas decorati...

10 pantomimes, ballets and special Christmas performances you can watch online i...

Face your fears this Halloween with live-streamed shows from the Globe

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois in A Streecar Named Desire at the Young Vic in 2014 (photo: Johan Persson)

These are the ten greatest stage characters as voted by theatre-lovers - do you ...

How to see big names sharing stories of acting on RSC’s stage

A solstice is an event that occurs twice annually, in the summer and winter.

When is summer 2020? The meaning of June solstice explained

Ten of the best shows to watch online in the coming days

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the next few days

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Homework help on hand from RSC’s star performers

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Start your novel or play - here's how you can get writing

Museums, libraries and other learning centres may temporarily be closed due to the ongoing UK lockdown - but this doesn’t mean that children have to miss out on educational experiences

9 online activities for kids: Museum exhibitions, tours and educational things t...

Some of the best quotes about Scotland (Photo: Shutterstock)

Best quotes about Scotland

You can win free Domino's pizza for a year - here's how

Alastair Stewart has stepped down as an ITV presenter after 40 years of service (ITN)

Alastair Stewart steps down as ITV News presenter over 'misuse of social media'

Felix Buxton

Basement Jaxx star teams up with Edinburgh's Got Soul Choir for Wellbeing Festiv...

The Three Inch Fools

Watch Shakespeare as the sun sets behind you at Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

There are food banks in almost every town and village in Scotland. Picture: Neil Hanna

Profiteers are making money from victims of Tory austerity – Christine Grahame

Andy Murray as heroic English king Henry V, an artwork by Nial Smith based on an original painting by Kinuko Y. Craft

Judy Murray shares unique tribute to '˜warrior king' Andy Murray

Dylan Read, Dawn Sievewright and Joanne Thomson in Twelfth Night rehearsals.

Sex change Shakespeare launches new Lyceum season