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Emma Thompson’s new Nanny McPhee musical to debut in London next year

Nanny McPhee The Musical is based on the smash-hit 2005 film.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma Thompson, dies aged 94

News of her death was confirmed by her granddaughter Gaia Wise, the daughter of Dame Emma and her husband Greg Wise.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

'The older we get, the more interesting we are' - Emma Thompson hits out as it's revealed films are more likely to star a talking animal than an older woman

Dame Emma Thompson has urged filmmakers to 'catch up' as a damning study reveals the extend older women are overlooked

Woman & Home · May 28

Dame Emma Thompson backs Just Stop Oil as thousands join ‘restore nature’ march

More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march in London.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024

Gyles Brandreth reveals Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a coronation guest

The broadcaster described the ceremony as a “magnificent” but “human” day.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Katy Perry stumbles while departing King and Queen’s coronation service

The service was attended by more than 2,000 guests including TV presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and Dame Emma Thompson.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

My friends had to sell their homes after mini-Budget says Emma Thompson

The Oscar-winning actress said her friends couldn’t afford their mortgages

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023

Phoebe Waller-Bridge says debuting Fleabag at Fringe Festival changed her life

A new BBC documentary reflects on the history of world-famous festival as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022