David Hare: A career in pictures

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One of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, David Hare, made his professional debut at Hampstead Theatre in 1970 with Slag, which starred Lynn Redgrave, with The Great Exhibition following in 1972, and Fanshen!

The Moderate Soprano: A brief history of Glyndebourne

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Simon Russell Beale: A career in pictures

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Described by The Independent as ‘the greatest stage actor of his generation’, Simon Russell Beale is mainly known for his theatre roles, including the title roles in King Lear at the National Theatre in 2014 and Uncle Vanya at the Donmar in 2002.

Roger Allam: A career in pictures

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Famous for roles on screen and stage, three time Olivier Award winner Roger Allam has enjoyed an incredibly varied and successful career from originating the role of Javert in Les Miserables to recent films The Queen and Tamara Drewe.