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Michael Blakemore, the Australian-born director, who has died aged 95, made his name in London with his premieres of plays by Peter Nichols; he cemented his reputation by staging the majority of plays by Michael Frayn and – in a long-lived career that spanned half a century – became identified as a director with a meticulous eye, a potent feel for the theatrical and a sure touch in the commercial sector.

Sarojesh Mukerjee’s book launched at Oxford Bookstore has Amit Chaudhuri deliver opening speech

The multiple Tony winner was responsible for the 1999 revival of Kiss Me, Kate that modernized the classic for a new generation.

One of the great postwar theatre directors, Blakemore – who has died aged 95 – had a vast range and was a formidable writer

Acclaimed theatre director admired for his productions of Kiss Me Kate and Copenhagen

She may have only been a teenager at the time, but Natalie Portman channeled an ancient form of performance for her role in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

As chosen by Mike Leigh, Benny Safdie, Ngozi Onwurah, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Laura Mulvey, Abel Ferrara, Radu Jude and more.

George Lucas specifically courted Irvin Kershner for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, so why didn't he return for future films?

London venue’s online collection of performances dating back to 1956 will be free to use for writers, directors and the public