Letter: Enyd Williams obituary Peter Rankin writes: Recording a play for Enyd proved to be a day out for Joan Littlewood The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Oh, what a lovely war, Delulus! The forgotten truth about Indian soldiers in World War I A groundbreaking study has uncovered that nearly ten thousand Indian soldiers perished in World War One. This finding emerges from a five-year collaborative project involving heritage and academic bodies. During the war, countless Indian troops were thrust into pointless confrontations against the advancing technology of machine guns. This significant revelation… The Economic Times · Jul 15
Barbara Ferris obituary Actor who began her career in ‘dolly bird’ roles and became the star of plays by Edward Bond and David Hare The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025
Letter: Mike Bradwell obituary Peter Rankin writes: He worked as a fly-man, lowering and raising scenery, on Joan Littlewood’s production of The Marie Lloyd Story The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Sitcom stars lead tributes to ‘wonderful’ Man About The House actor Brian Murphy The actor was also known for George And Mildred. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025
Brian Murphy: Man About the House actor dies, aged 92 Actor played landlord George Roper in 1973 sitcom about an unconventional flatshare The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
Pip Simmons obituary Experimental British theatre director whose confrontational style often featured loud rock music, nudity, blasphemy and free dance The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Philip Hedley, former Theatre Royal Stratford East artistic director, dies aged 85 Clint Dyer leads tributes to director who ran the London venue for 25 years and was a ‘pioneer of diversity in British theatre’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
Murray Melvin, actor, director and theatre archivist, dies aged 90 Melvin’s roles included parts in Torchwood, The Phantom of the Opera and A Taste of Honey The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023
Torchwood star Murray Melvin dies as Russell T Davies leads tributes to iconic star Actor Murray Melvin, known for starring in Phantom of the Opera and Torchwood has died aged 90. Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023
Shirley Dynevor-White obituary Other lives: Stage actor who went on to be a long-serving stage manager on the Coronation Street set The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Re:Imagining Musicals at the V&A celebrates the fantastical, famous and forgotten Costumes, props, posters and archive video footage all feature in an expansive exhibition that leaves you itching to see some shows again The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022
Monty Norman obituary Composer of the James Bond theme who made a great contribution to British musicals in the 1950s and 60s The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022
Peter Brook’s Lord of the Flies screen test, egg adverts and TV wit Letters: Simon Surtees on his memorable first meeting with the director, and Peter Rankin on his work on commercials and an appearance on Late Night Line-Up The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022