Macbeth
Olivier Theatre
Now playing until 23 June
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Connections Festival
A week long festival of new writing performed by young people from across the UK.
Translations | About the play
'It will rise and rise again.' Hear the cast of Translations reflect on the play's themes.
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Julie and Jean
Carrie Cracknell directs this short video inspired by her new production of Julie.