Juliet Stevenson

Role-switching can keep a theatre show fresh and give the audience the excitement of never knowing what they’ll see that night. You can see it now in Mary Stuart, but here are five other shows which have switched up their leading roles.

Juliet Stevenson’s name has become synonymous with quality, and quite rightly so. Known for her hard work, challenging roles and enormous list of credits, learn more about this incredible actress with A Closer Look.

Whether you’re mourning the end of Summer or can’t wait to get a pumpkin-spiced everything, there’s lots to look forward to this September. Some big musicals and shows are opening in London this month, including Broadway transfers, cool new cabarets and classic plays. Check out our guide on the top theatre shows you can see this September in London.

After a critically-acclaimed run at the Almeida, Hamlet comes to the Harold Pinter Theatre, but can you recognise the cast from previous performances? To stop you scratching your head while you’re sitting in the Dress Circle, wondering where you’ve seen them before, here’s our guide to a few key performances from the cast.