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John Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that's not for kids

John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might change how we read bedtime stories to our children

The Independent UK

Freeform Announced Its Halloween Lineup For October, But I'm Really Confused By One Movie's Inclusion

One Spooky Season lineup choice has me puzzled.

Cinemablend

Quentin Blake and Me at the Lowry: the magic touch of Britain’s best-loved children’s illustrator

I’m greeted at the Lowry by Roald Dahl’s grinning Enormous Crocodile, who looks a bit too happy to see me and the toddler in a pushchair watching his father snapping his arms open and shut while making crocodile noises. We are both delighted by this, and eager, it seems, to…

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David Byrne found it ‘fun’ to write music for upcoming movie The Twits

In a chat with film magazine Variety, musician David Byrne revealed why he found it “fun” to write music for upcoming movie The Twits.

BANG Premier

David Byrne and Hayley Williams write original songs for Netflix film The Twits

The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl’s book of the same name will feature three original songs.

Evening Standard

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London hotel review

HOTELS: Lucy Smith checks in

The Independent UK

Roald Dahl sketches sell for almost £24,000 at auction

The drawings featured in Lyon & Turnbull’s rare books and manuscripts sale.

Evening Standard

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Collection of historic letters signed by Mary Queen of Scots sold at auction

A COLLECTION of rare letters signed by Mary Queen of Scots has sold at an auction in Edinburgh ...

The National (Scotland)

Original Roald Dahl sketches to go on auction in Scotland

Original drawings by children’s author Roald Dahl are set to be sold at an auction in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

12 Magical Books Every Child Should Read

Few things are more enchanting than watching a child fall in love with a story. Books can transport young readers to places where animals talk, spells solve problems, and bravery lives in the hearts of the smallest heroes. Reading isn’t just about words on a page—it’s about unlocking wonder, building…

Kids Ain't Cheap

Roald Dahl-inspired Wallace and Gromit sculpture part of charity trail

The third Gromit Unleashed trail will hit the streets of Bristol later this month.

Evening Standard

Wes Anderson ranked, from The Phoenician Scheme to The Grand Budapest Hotel

THE COUNTDOWN: As the man behind ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ and ‘Asteroid City’ unveils his latest film, ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, Clarisse Loughrey ranks the output so far from one of modern cinema’s most aesthetically rich and emotionally astute filmmakers

The Independent UK

Marvellous Moomins, the downfall of Dahl and David Attenborough’s Ocean – what to see, watch and read this week

This article was first published in our newsletter Something Good. If you’d like to receive fortnightly recommendations from experts on the best films, TV, books, plays and exhibitions, sign up to get Something Good delivered direct to your inbox.

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Giant: John Lithgow’s masterful turn explores Roald Dahl’s antisemitism – and wider questions about children’s literature

Back in 2023, a bitter debate erupted over the editing of Roald Dahl’s children’s books. His publishers, Puffin Books, had worked with Dahl’s estate (now owned by Netflix) to remove references to violence, body size, mental health, gender and skin colour. Now, a new play about an incident in Dahl’s…

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Giant at the Harold Pinter Theatre review: 'there is no more urgent play in London right now'

5/5 Mark Rosenblatt’s Giant tackles Roald Dahl’s antisemitism in blistering style with a sublimely nuanced performance by John Lithgow

Evening Standard

John Lithgow says he was surprised at backlash to being cast in Harry Potter TV series

Many have called for a boycott of future Harry Potter projects, due to JK Rowling’s gender critical views

The Independent UK

John Lithgow calls backlash to Harry Potter role ‘odd’ following JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric

‘I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it,’ asked Lithgow when addressing the controversial series

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John Lithgow: Harry Potter will be 'last major role'

John Lithgow, 79, has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role".

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John Lithgow says Roald Dahl was ‘a very complicated man damaged by terrible tragedies’

Actor stars as the controversial author in the play ‘Giant’, which explores Dahl’s antisemitic statements

Euronews

2025 Olivier Awards: Roald Dahl's dark side and Benjamin Button win big

This year’s Olivier Awards, which recognize achievements in London theater, opera and dance, saw The Roald Dahl play “Giant” win three prizes including Best New Play. “Benjamin Button” also won three, as did a boisterous outdoor production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Asian markets slump after Trump insists that tariff policy will not change

In today’s newsletter: Why the global sell-off continued in earnest this morning – and why it matters

The Independent UK

John Lithgow and Lesley Manville take home acting gongs at starry Olivier Awards

Imelda Staunton and Romola Garai were among the winners of the night

Evening Standard

Dame Imelda Staunton wins fifth Olivier as John Lithgow takes swipe at Trump

Harry Potter and The Crown star Staunton took home her fifth Olivier Award on Sunday.

The Independent UK

John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

American actor John Lithgow has won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.”

The Guardian - UK

Olivier awards 2025: Giant, Benjamin Button and Fiddler on the Roof triumph

John Lithgow, Imelda Staunton, Romola Garai and Layton Williams are among the winners at the annual stage awards

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