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Nicola Coughlan: It was a challenge to play a character ‘very different to me’

Nicola Coughlan: It was a challenge to play a character ‘very different to me’

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

The actress took to the stage in London to star in The Playboy Of The Western World as the spirited, independent and sharp-tongued Pegeen Mike.

Ian McKellen says it was ‘unexpected’ to play Hamlet in his 80s

Ian McKellen says it was ‘unexpected’ to play Hamlet in his 80s

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The 86-year-old discussed taking on the titular role in Shakespeare’s famous play.

Paul Mescal to make National Theatre debut in two 20th century plays

Paul Mescal to make National Theatre debut in two 20th century plays

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

It comes after it was announced the actor is play Sir Paul McCartney in four films directed by Sir Sam Mendes about The Beatles.