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The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ncuti Gatwa clarifies Doctor Who exit amid press speculation
Ncuti Gatwa 's departure from Doctor Who after just two series has sparked confusion and concern among viewers. In the latest episode, Gatwa's Doctor regenerated into Billie Piper's former companion Rose Tyler, making his tenure the second shortest after Christopher Eccleston. Despite rumours of his exit, Gatwa had seemingly confirmed a third series last October, leading to complaints about the abruptness of his departure. Gatwa revealed in a behind-the-scenes clip that it 'was always the plan' to do only two seasons due to the role's physical and emotional demands, calling his exit 'bittersweet'. Russell T Davies, the showrunner, praised Gatwa's performance and wished him well as he moves on to star in the West End production Born With Teeth.
The Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ncuti Gatwa on why he's handing back Doctor Who's sonic screwdriver
Ncuti Gatwa has released a statement about leaving Doctor Who after his character regenerated into Billie Piper during the show's finale. Gatwa's departure confirms him as the actor with the second shortest tenure in the role, following Christopher Eccleston - who latest one season. Gatwa expressed gratitude for his time as the Doctor, acknowledging the fans and the iconic nature of the role. Showrunner Russell T Davies thanked Gatwa and welcomed Billie Piper's return, hinting at a new storyline. Gatwa's exit from Doctor Who follows his withdrawal from representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest and his upcoming role in the West End premiere of Born With Teeth.
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Born With Teeth tickets: What you need to know about the dramatic clash between Shakespeare and Marlowe and how to find tickets
This is William Shakespeare as you've never seen him before. Liz Duffy Adams's dark, sexy, provocative play imagines the fraught relationship between the Bard of Avon and his big rival: fellow playwright and poet Christopher Marlowe. The play is set in 1591, a dangerous time for these free-thinking artists as Elizabethan England was a hotbed of conspiracy theorists and paranoia. The two hotshot writers meet in secret in the backroom of a tavern to collaborate on a history play, Henry VI. There they bicker, compete, flirt and challenge one another: Marlowe, the Tudor rock star, looks down on this young country bumpkin, but Shakespeare's innate talent is not to be underestimated. Add in the era's religious divisions, political intrigue and the ever-present threat of betrayal, and it's a duel for the ages. This rich play also riffs off the revolutionary work of these inimitable literary icons. Adams's thrilling drama premiered in America and now makes its West End debut in a major co-production with the Royal Shakespeare Company, directed by its co-artistic director Daniel Evans. The London production features current Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa as Marlowe, with Edward Bluemel as Shakespeare. How to buy tickets for Born With Teeth You can find seats for the London production of Born With Teeth on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast Shakespeare has appeared as a character in countless plays and films, for example Shakespeare in Love with Joseph Fiennes in the title role. That movie also featured Marlowe (played by Rupert Everett), and now Born With Teeth puts their rivalry centre stage. Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel are inhabiting these titanic figures, playing Marlowe and Shakespeare respectively. Gatwa is beloved by TV audiences for Doctor Who and Sex Education. He also stars in the upcoming movie The Roses, and made his acclaimed National Theatre debut in The Importance of Being Earnest. Bluemel's credits include Killing Eve, My Lady Jane, and, on stage, Love in Idleness. Director Daniel Evans is the co-artistic director of the RSC, and previously ran Chichester Festival Theatre. His numerous productions include South Pacific, Quiz, Fiddler on the Roof, Othello, and Macbeth. He won an Olivier Award for Merrily We Roll Along. The details Where is Born With Teeth playing? Born With Teeth runs at Wyndham's Theatre on Charing Cross Road, close to Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and numerous other West End theatres. What is the running time of Born With Teeth? The running time of Born With Teeth is to be confirmed. How long is Born With Teeth running for? Born With Teeth is currently booking to November 1, 2025. What is the minimum age for Born With Teeth? The age recommendation for Born With Teeth is to be confirmed. Does Born With Teeth have accessible performances? Yes, the show runs some audio-described and captioned performances. Upcoming dates can be found on the theatre website.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel to star in queer-coded Shakespeare-inspired play Born With Teeth
Doctor Who star is set to star opposite actor Edward Bluemel in a new play by the Gatwa will play the acclaimed poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe, whilst Bluemel will be playing Shakespeare himself. The play, entitled Born With Teeth, is said to explore the writers' 'barely-suppressed sexual and creative chemistry'. The actors have both previously appeared in the hit Netflix show Sex Education. Written by Liz Duffy Adams, Born With Teeth is set at the height of both writers' power and fame, when they find themselves 'forced together to collaborate on a new play, against a backdrop of espionage, religious persecution and paranoia,' according to the play's official description. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Royal Shakespeare Company (@thersc) 'Across three secret meetings, the rival poets duel and flirt like young men with everything to lose. And with spies everywhere, betrayal comes knocking at the door,' it goes on. The play is directed by Daniel Evans, who is also the co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and an actor in his own right – in fact, he has just completed which was first performed in 1592. 'I'm so excited to be joining Born With Teeth alongside the amazing Edward Bluemel. Liz Duffy Adams has written an exceptional play that is smart, dark, sexy, sharp and funny,' Gatwa commented on the production. 'There's a lot to get one's teeth into. This is like no version of Shakespeare and Marlowe that I've ever seen before, and I can't wait for audiences to join us for the ride'. Edward Bluemel said: 'I feel incredibly proud and excited to be working with Ncuti Gatwa and Daniel Evans on the European premiere of Born With Teeth. To be stepping into the shoes of a young William Shakespeare is a huge thrill for any actor and I can't wait to get started. 'When I read Liz Duffy Adams' script, I was instantly drawn into the high-stakes world of these two rival playwrights and the incredible, creative chemistry they share,' Bluemel continued. 'There's a real freshness and vitality to Liz's writing that speaks directly to our world, and I can't wait for West End audiences to experience it for the first time.' Born With Teeth will play at Wyndham's Theatre from 13 August through 1 November. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 16 April, with priority booking from Friday 11 April . The post Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel to star in queer-coded Shakespeare-inspired play Born With Teeth appeared first on Attitude.
Saudi Gazette
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Ncuti Gatwa cast as Elizabethan playwright Marlowe
LONDON — Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been cast in a new play as Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, the Royal Shakespeare Company has announced. Born With Teeth will explore the relationship between a 27-year-old Marlowe and rising star William Shakespeare, as they are forced to work together on a new piece of work. Gatwa said he was "so excited" to be appearing in the play, which he said was "like no version of Shakespeare and Marlowe that I've ever seen before". Shakespeare will be portrayed by Edward Bluemel, who has starred in Killing Eve, A Discovery of Witches, and alongside Gatwa in Sex Education. The show will play for 11 weeks at the Wyndham's Theatre from 13 August. Born With Teeth, written Liz Duffy Adams, will take an "irreverent" look at the "high-octane world of two of the theatre's greatest literary icons", the RSC said. Set in the backroom of a pub in 1591, the show sees Marlowe and Shakespeare forced to come together across three secret meetings to collaborate on a new play. It's a dangerous time for artists in England, a country rife with paranoia where spies are everywhere, and as the rivals duel with each other, they become increasingly tempted by the idea of betrayal. The play premiered in Houston in 2022 and has since been performed around the US in Oregon, California and Florida, but this will mark its West End debut. The UK production will be directed by Daniel Evans, whose previous stage credits include a production of American Buffalo starring Damian Lewis and John Goodman, and the James Graham play Quiz, about the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire coughing scandal. In a statement, Bluemel said he felt "incredibly proud and excited" to be working with Gatwa and Evans. "To be stepping into the shoes of a young William Shakespeare is a huge thrill for any actor and I can't wait to get started," he said. "When I read Liz Duffy Adams' script, I was instantly drawn into the high-stakes world of these two rival playwrights and the incredible, creative chemistry they share. "There's a real freshness and vitality to Liz's writing that speaks directly to our world, and I can't wait for West End audiences to experience it for the first time." Gatwa said: "Liz Duffy Adams has written an exceptional play that is smart, dark, sexy, sharp and funny! There's a lot to get one's teeth into. "This is like no version of Shakespeare and Marlowe that I've ever seen before, and I can't wait for audiences to join us for the ride". In a review after the play's Texas premiere, Broadway World's Christian Gill said: "It's one part fan fiction, one part examination of egos, and another part commentary of the destructive capabilities of societal expectations. "We spend ninety minutes watching a game between the best writers of their time." Rohan Preston of the Minnesota Star Tribune added: "The play cuts to the bone as Kit and Will trade barbs, ambitions and, ultimately, places in a history play that rewrites our understanding of these two figures." Gatwa got his breakthrough role playing Eric in Netflix's Sex Education and has also appeared in Barbie. He was cast in Doctor Who in 2022, taking over the lead role from Jodie Whittaker. His second season as the Doctor due to begin airing this weekend. Gatwa's casting in Born With Teeth comes after unconfirmed reports that he is set to leave Doctor Who, and that the show may be facing the axe. Neither Gatwa, the BBC or Disney+ have commented on the reports. — BBC
