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A young red-headed woman in a grey jumper sits on a chair on a black stage, looking into the distance.

'I mourned my theatre career but found my calling'

Theatre workers reflect on how their lives have changed five years after lockdown closed venues.

Will Poulter smiles while wearing a black suit - he has short brown hair

Warfare star Will Poulter on being called Daddy

Four dogs from the animated CBBC series Bluey, three of them point at the 'Mum' dog

Bluey mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

Cate Blanchett wearing a gold dress at the 2025 Golden Globes in Hollywood

The stars who turned their backs on Hollywood (and some who returned)

As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession.

Actor Bella Ramsey wears a green blazer and red tie while looking off-camera.

'I'm proud': The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey on autism

Will Poulter and Kit Connor smiling and embracing

Will Poulter and Kit Connor: We shaved each other's heads before filming Warfare

The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit.

A man, the character Robert (played by Harry Lawtey) looking pensive in the TV show Industry

Harry Lawtey on saying goodbye to Industry's Robert

A black and white photo of actor Richard Burton, his wife actress Elizabeth Taylor and Philip Burton at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in June 1964 following a benefit for the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Both men are wearing black dickie bows, black blazers and white shorts. Taylor is wearing a one-shouldered white Grecian-style gown with her hair up, large drop earrings and flowers in her hair.

The teacher who helped to propel Richard Burton to fame

Philip Burton lent his young protégé his name and helped him on his way to international stardom.

Eva Phillips has long brown hair and is sitting in a dressing room.

Hamilton homecoming 'just means the world'

Eva Phillips regularly watched performances at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre in her youth.

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