Benedict Cumberbatch To Play Hamlet

Sherlock and Star Trek star Benedict Cumberbatch is officially set to play Hamlet on stage in London for a three month run in 2015. Cumberbatch will play the iconic lead in the eternal Shakespearean tragedy from August to October next year at the Barbican Theatre.  Director Lindsey Turner greeted the casting news by describing the [...]

Anne Hathaway In New Shrew Adaptation

Anne Hathaway is currently busy collecting awards for her performance in Les Miserables but has now officially signed on for a modern day adaptation of Shakespeare classic The Taming of The Shrew, based on a screenplay by Abi Morgan (Shame,The Iron Lady). There have already been numerous re-imaginings of the familiar Shakespearean comedy, most recently [...]